Mural vs Whimsical
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 #11) 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 | Whimsical | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best Online Whiteboard Software Tools for Teams (2026) | #11 / The 11 Best Online Whiteboard Software Tools for Teams (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 7.1 |
| Best for | Best for facilitated workshops | Best structured visual collaboration |
| Pricing | $$ ($12 to $20/user/mo) | $$ ($12 to $25/user/mo) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Denver, 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)
Whimsical
A fast, structured alternative to freeform whiteboards, combining diagrams, docs, and wireframes.
whimsical.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Online Whiteboard Software Tools for Teams (2026)
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