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
| Mural | Microsoft 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) | 9.1 | 8.4 |
| Best for | Best for facilitated workshops | Best for Microsoft 365 users |
| Pricing | $$ ($12 to $20/user/mo) | Free (with M365 subscription) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Redmond, USA |
| Founded | 2011 | 2017 |
Mural
Excels at structured, facilitator-led workshops with strong enterprise security features.
www.mural.coSee full entry in The 11 Best Online Whiteboard Software Tools for Teams (2026)
Microsoft Whiteboard
The default choice for Microsoft 365 users due to its deep, native Teams integration.
www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-whiteboard/digital-whiteboard-appSee full entry in The 11 Best Online Whiteboard Software Tools for Teams (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.