Miro

Online collaborative whiteboard for diagrams, workshops, and planning

KINDA · partial replacement
price $10/mo per seatsubscription / year $120estimated build time multi-dayreplaced by 0 people

A simple multiplayer whiteboard is doable; Miro's value is scale, templates, integrations, facilitation, permissions, and reliability with many users.

Build verification: not recorded. How we judge buildability

What you give up

  • large-board performance
  • templates
  • integrations
  • facilitation tools
  • permissions
  • enterprise controls

Why people still pay

They pay for workshops where dozens of people can join and everything still works.

Your build guide

The stack, security requirements, and agent rules for a focused replacement.

Before you start

  • A supported Node release for development and a modern browser. Ship a static bundle that can work locally without an account.
  • Implementation components: Vite, React and TypeScript with SVG for diagrams or a Canvas rendering adapter for raster assets. IndexedDB for projects and revisions; versioned JSON documents with stable object IDs.
  • Scope boundary: Realtime collaboration, enterprise identity and facilitation at team scale are deferred.
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Vite, React and TypeScript with SVG for diagrams or a Canvas rendering adapter for raster assets.
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IndexedDB for projects and revisions; versioned JSON documents with stable object IDs.
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Domain model: boards, sticky notes, shapes, connectors, frames, grouping and local revision history
engineering roadmap

Implementation plan

1

Phase 1

Scope and fixtures. Implement this bounded workflow: Build a single-user workshop canvas with sticky notes, frames and a small template library. Support multi-select, undo, a presentation path and board export; treat multiplayer as a separately specified protocol. Record prerequisites, select representative user-owned fixtures and document the unsupported features: Realtime collaboration, enterprise identity and facilitation at team scale are deferred.

2

Phase 2

Durable model. Model boards, sticky notes, shapes, connectors, frames, grouping and local revision history Add migrations or a versioned document format, explicit validation, stable IDs and a visible import-error report. Preserve this rule: Every object has a stable ID and board coordinates independent of zoom; a failed save never replaces the last complete board.

3

Phase 3

Complete the first useful path. Implement the workflow's input, review and output interface, with clear controls and explicit empty/error states. Represent edits as reversible commands, debounce autosave, and persist a complete project snapshot before destructive structural changes.

4

Phase 4

Permissions and integration failure. Sanitize imported SVG, reject external scripts and oversized assets, and require user selection before reading local files. Keep document contents out of telemetry. Request integration credentials and permissions only for the enabled feature; show a disconnected state instead of mock results.

5

Phase 5

Portable handoff. Export editable JSON with assets and an SVG or PNG rendering. Reopen the editable export to retain layers, relationships and IDs; image exports alone are not backups. Include setup, operating limits, fixture walkthrough and shutdown/restart instructions in the README.

6

Phase 6

Acceptance scenarios. Group and move notes at a different zoom without changing their relative positions; undo a frame deletion and restore its contents and links. Repeat the workflow after restart and with a denied permission or unavailable dependency; show recoverable failure rather than a success placeholder.

the pro prompt
download AGENTS.md
WORKING SLICE
Build a single-user workshop canvas with sticky notes, frames and a small template library. Support multi-select, undo, a presentation path and board export; treat multiplayer as a separately specified protocol.

Build this scoped Miro-inspired workflow with a documented data model and visible failure states.

Architecture
- Vite, React and TypeScript with SVG for diagrams or a Canvas rendering adapter for raster assets.
- IndexedDB for projects and revisions; versioned JSON documents with stable object IDs.

Prerequisites and limits
A supported Node release for development and a modern browser. Ship a static bundle that can work locally without an account.
Outside this release: Realtime collaboration, enterprise identity and facilitation at team scale are deferred.

Data model and correctness
boards, sticky notes, shapes, connectors, frames, grouping and local revision history
Invariant: Every object has a stable ID and board coordinates independent of zoom; a failed save never replaces the last complete board.
Represent edits as reversible commands, debounce autosave, and persist a complete project snapshot before destructive structural changes.

Security and privacy
Sanitize imported SVG, reject external scripts and oversized assets, and require user selection before reading local files. Keep document contents out of telemetry.

Recovery and export
Export editable JSON with assets and an SVG or PNG rendering. Reopen the editable export to retain layers, relationships and IDs; image exports alone are not backups.

Implementation order
1. Phase 1 — Scope and fixtures. Implement this bounded workflow: Build a single-user workshop canvas with sticky notes, frames and a small template library. Support multi-select, undo, a presentation path and board export; treat multiplayer as a separately specified protocol. Record prerequisites, select representative user-owned fixtures and document the unsupported features: Realtime collaboration, enterprise identity and facilitation at team scale are deferred.
2. Phase 2 — Durable model. Model boards, sticky notes, shapes, connectors, frames, grouping and local revision history Add migrations or a versioned document format, explicit validation, stable IDs and a visible import-error report. Preserve this rule: Every object has a stable ID and board coordinates independent of zoom; a failed save never replaces the last complete board.
3. Phase 3 — Complete the first useful path. Implement the workflow's input, review and output interface, with clear controls and explicit empty/error states. Represent edits as reversible commands, debounce autosave, and persist a complete project snapshot before destructive structural changes.
4. Phase 4 — Permissions and integration failure. Sanitize imported SVG, reject external scripts and oversized assets, and require user selection before reading local files. Keep document contents out of telemetry. Request integration credentials and permissions only for the enabled feature; show a disconnected state instead of mock results.
5. Phase 5 — Portable handoff. Export editable JSON with assets and an SVG or PNG rendering. Reopen the editable export to retain layers, relationships and IDs; image exports alone are not backups. Include setup, operating limits, fixture walkthrough and shutdown/restart instructions in the README.
6. Phase 6 — Acceptance scenarios. Group and move notes at a different zoom without changing their relative positions; undo a frame deletion and restore its contents and links. Repeat the workflow after restart and with a denied permission or unavailable dependency; show recoverable failure rather than a success placeholder.

Acceptance
Group and move notes at a different zoom without changing their relative positions; undo a frame deletion and restore its contents and links.
Use real source data or clearly labeled fixtures. Explain unsupported input and provider failures; do not fabricate analytics, delivery receipts, accuracy claims or security guarantees.

Optional agent guidance
Optional external skill: [vercel-composition-patterns](https://github.com/vercel-labs/agent-skills/blob/main/skills/composition-patterns/SKILL.md) — Design reusable React components with composition, context and explicit component variants. Review its instructions and compatibility before use; it does not grant deployment, data-access or publication permission.
Optional external skill: [web-design-guidelines](https://github.com/vercel-labs/agent-skills/blob/main/skills/web-design-guidelines/SKILL.md) — Review web interfaces for accessibility, keyboard focus, forms, navigation and interaction quality. Review its instructions and compatibility before use; it does not grant deployment, data-access or publication permission.
Project rule — data model: boards, sticky notes, shapes, connectors, frames, grouping and local revision history
Project rule — preserve this invariant: Every object has a stable ID and board coordinates independent of zoom; a failed save never replaces the last complete board.
Project rule — acceptance evidence: Group and move notes at a different zoom without changing their relative positions; undo a frame deletion and restore its contents and links.

$ open in your agent (prompt prefilled, you press enter), copy the prompt or copy or download AGENTS.md

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Alternatives to building your own

ExcalidrawThe best simple escape hatch for collaborative diagrams, workshops, and planning: fast, free, local-first, and pleasantly uninterested in becoming Salesforce.124kaug 2026open source↗AFFiNEAn integrated canvas, docs, databases, and planning workspace for teams willing to accept a younger product and real self-hosting chores.71kaug 2026open source↗CryptPadEncrypted collaborative whiteboards with persistent folders, permissions, and sharing; fewer templates, far better data boundaries.7.8kjul 2026open source↗

all 5 free alternatives to Miro →· no votes, no pay-to-list · just what's real

Miro pricing

planmonthlyannual (per mo)what you get
free$0/user$0/userUnlimited members and boards, but only the 3 most recently created boards remain editable; 10 AI credits/month; 100 MCP calls/dayNo guest or visitor roles; Free-team boards are visible to all team members by default.
starter$10/user$8/userUnlimited private boards and project spaces; visitor editing; 25 AI credits/member/month; 500 MCP calls/day
business$25/user$20/userUnlimited workspaces and guests; 50 AI credits/member/month; 2,000 MCP calls/day; SSO, advanced diagramming and two-way integrations14-day trial.
enterprise——30-member minimum; starts at 2,500 pooled AI credits/month; 10,000 MCP calls/day; SCIM, data residency and organization governanceCustom quote.

free tierUnlimited members and boards, but only 3 most recent boards editable; 10 AI credits/month and 100 MCP calls/day; no guests or visitors

billingfree + per-member monthly or annual billing; annual saves 20% and is prepaid; automated card billing has no seat minimum, while invoicing is annual-only with 10 Starter or 5 Business licenses

hidden costsNew paid members are prorated immediately, while removed seats stay billable until renewal; extra AI-credit packs, Enterprise Guard and Premium Support cost extra; some data-residency migrations carry fees

pricing sources checked 2026-08-14 · pricing source ↗

Questions about Miro

Can you build your own Miro with AI?

Partly. A simple multiplayer whiteboard is doable; Miro's value is scale, templates, integrations, facilitation, permissions, and reliability with many users.

What does the Miro build prompt cover?

The prompt starts with this scope: Build a single-user workshop canvas with sticky notes, frames and a small template library. Support multi-select, undo, a presentation path and board export; treat multiplayer as a separately specified protocol. Full-product capabilities excluded from the comparison include: large-board performance; templates; integrations. Follow the implementation plan and its prerequisites before expanding the build.

How do I use the prompt, AGENTS.md and agent skills?

Start with the Miro prerequisites and stack, then copy the prompt into your coding agent. Save the project rules as AGENTS.md in the project root. Linked skills are optional packages or source instructions for specific tasks; review their current contents and install only those matching the chosen stack. A skill does not supply API credentials or verify the finished app.

How long will this Miro project take?

The catalogue estimate is multi-day for the limited scope. Setup, integration approvals, debugging, deployment and ongoing maintenance can add time. This is an estimate, not a delivery guarantee.

What would I give up by replacing Miro?

large-board performance; templates; integrations; facilitation tools; permissions; enterprise controls. They pay for workshops where dozens of people can join and everything still works.

What price is this guide comparing against?

The recorded Starter plan is $10/mo per seat (monthly per seat), checked 2026-07-30. Check the linked pricing source before buying. Building your own also has hosting, API and maintenance costs; the recorded amount is not a guaranteed saving.

What can I use instead of building Miro?

Excalidraw: The best simple escape hatch for collaborative diagrams, workshops, and planning: fast, free, local-first, and pleasantly uninterested in becoming Salesforce. AFFiNE: An integrated canvas, docs, databases, and planning workspace for teams willing to accept a younger product and real self-hosting chores. CryptPad: Encrypted collaborative whiteboards with persistent folders, permissions, and sharing; fewer templates, far better data boundaries. Compare all listed options at https://howtovibecodeit.dev/miro/alternatives. Check each option's license, hosting needs and feature limits.

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