Mural vs Microsoft Whiteboard

Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Online Whiteboard Software Tools for Teams (2026). Last verified June 28, 2026.

The short answer

Mural ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #5) for Remote and hybrid teams brainstorming, planning, and running workshops online. Excels at structured, facilitator-led workshops with strong enterprise security features.

At a glance

MuralMicrosoft Whiteboard
Top 11 rank#2 / The 11 Best Online Whiteboard Software Tools for Teams (2026)#5 / The 11 Best Online Whiteboard Software Tools for Teams (2026)
Score (out of 9.4)9.18.4
Best forBest for facilitated workshopsBest for Microsoft 365 users
Pricing$$ ($12 to $20/user/mo)Free (with M365 subscription)
HQSan Francisco, USARedmond, USA
Founded20112017

Mural

Excels at structured, facilitator-led workshops with strong enterprise security features.

www.mural.co

See full entry in The 11 Best Online Whiteboard Software Tools for Teams (2026)

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