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Miro vs Loom

Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-03-30

Our VerdictMiro wins overall

By G2 score and review volume, Miro has the edge. 6,700 reviews at 4.7/5 puts it ahead of Loom (4.7/5). That said, the right pick depends on your methodology and team size.

Choose Miro if…

Choose Miro if your team focuses on brainstorming and user story mapping and fits a startup, scaleup profile. Starting at $8/user/mo/user/mo with a free tier. Best-in-class infinite canvas experience — the gold standard for collaborative whiteboarding with real-time multiplayer editing

Choose Loom if…

Choose Loom if your team focuses on async standups and product walkthroughs and fits a freelancer, startup profile. Starting at $12.5/user/mo/user/mo with a free tier. Fastest way to communicate complex ideas asynchronously — record screen + camera in seconds with zero setup

Miro
by Miro
4.7
out of 5 · 7k+ G2 reviews
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Loom
by Atlassian
4.7
out of 5 · 3k+ G2 reviews
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Feature Comparison

FeatureMiroLoom
Category
whiteboarding
async_video
G2 Score
4.7 / 5.0
4.7 / 5.0
G2 Reviews
6700
2600
Free Tier
Starting Price
$8/user/moBetter
$12.5/user/mo
Mobile App
AI Features
API Access
SSO / SAML
SOC 2
Learning Curve
easy
easy
Platforms
web, mac, windows, ios, android
web, mac, windows, ios, android, chrome_extension

Pros & Cons

Miro

Pros
✓ Best-in-class infinite canvas experience — the gold standard for collaborative whiteboarding with real-time multiplayer editing
✓ Massive template library with 2,500+ community and built-in templates for user story mapping, retrospectives, journey maps, and more
✓ Extremely intuitive interface — new users can be productive in minutes, making it ideal for cross-functional workshops
✓ Excellent facilitation features including voting, timer, attention management, and presentation mode for remote workshops
Cons
✗ Performance can degrade significantly on very large boards with thousands of sticky notes, images, and embedded objects
✗ Free plan limited to only 3 editable boards — previous versions were more generous, which frustrates longtime users
✗ Pricing adds up quickly for large teams since all members need paid seats for full collaboration

Loom

Pros
✓ Fastest way to communicate complex ideas asynchronously — record screen + camera in seconds with zero setup
✓ Loom AI automatically generates titles, summaries, chapters, and action items, saving significant post-recording effort
✓ Extremely low learning curve — even non-technical stakeholders adopt it instantly, making it ideal for cross-functional PM communication
✓ Deep Atlassian ecosystem integration (Jira, Confluence) since acquisition, embedding videos directly in project documentation
Cons
✗ Free tier is heavily limited — 25 videos max and 5-minute duration cap forces early upgrade for active users
✗ Video editing capabilities are basic — trimming and stitching only, no advanced editing features compared to dedicated video tools
✗ No native project management features — purely a communication layer that must pair with other PM tools

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your needs. Miro scores 4.7/5 on G2, while Loom scores 4.7/5. Miro is better for brainstorming and user_story_mapping, while Loom excels at async_standups and product_walkthroughs.
Miro starts at $8/user/mo per user/month with a free tier. Loom starts at $12.5/user/mo per user/month with a free tier.
Miro supports 200 integrations, while Loom supports 100.
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Data verified 2026-03-30. Some links may be affiliate links — see disclosure.