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Head-to-head · Online Whiteboard Tools

MURAL vs Lucidspark

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score MURAL #2 in Online Whiteboard Tools 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit MURAL
Lucidspark #5 in Online Whiteboard Tools 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Lucidspark

MURAL leads on 1 check, Lucidspark on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMURAL · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresMURAL · 6 of 6

MURAL scores higher on our rubric for online whiteboard tools: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

MURAL offers diagramming tools; Lucidspark doesn't.

MURAL is the better fit for facilitated workshops and enterprise collaboration. Lucidspark is the better fit for brainstorming and facilitation teams.

  • MURAL fits best

    Facilitated workshops and enterprise collaboration

  • Lucidspark fits best

    Brainstorming and facilitation teams

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Side by side

Feature MURAL 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Lucidspark 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.8
Ranking #2 in Online Whiteboard Tools #5 in Online Whiteboard Tools
Best for Facilitated workshops and enterprise collaboration Brainstorming and facilitation teams
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $9.99/user/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 20 integrations 100+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features MURAL 6/6 · Lucidspark 5/6
Infinite canvas ✓ ✓
Diagramming tools ✓ (best) —
Workshop templates ✓ ✓
Guest collaboration ✓ ✓
Presentation mode ✓ ✓
Voting tools ✓ ✓
Specs
Board limit 3 boards 3 boards
Our review
Pros
  • Facilitation controls include timers, voting, private mode, and participant summoning.
  • Infinite canvases support mapping, diagramming, templates, and presentations.
  • Integrates with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Jira, Slack, Salesforce, and more.
  • Facilitation tools include voting, timers, broadcast, and breakout boards
  • AI can generate, sort, and summarize ideas on a shared canvas
  • Integrates with Google Workspace, Asana, Zoom, Loom, Webex, and Google Meet
Cons
  • The Free plan allows only 3 editable murals at a time.
  • Advanced security and administrative controls are reserved for Enterprise.
  • Team+ starts at $9.99 per member per month with annual billing.
  • Free accounts are limited to three editable documents
  • Diagramming tools are not part of its stated feature set
  • Available platforms are limited to web and iOS
Our verdict

MURAL is a visual collaboration workspace for brainstorming, planning, workshops, meetings, and diagramming. It suits teams that need more than a shared blank canvas, particularly facilitators running structured sessions and organizations…

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Lucidspark is a cloud-based virtual whiteboard for teams conducting brainstorming, planning, research, workshops, and decision-making. Its infinite canvas supports sticky notes, shapes, images, GIFs, freehand drawing, templates, comments,…

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  1. MURALOnline Whiteboard Tools 9.2Free plan
  2. LucidsparkOnline Whiteboard Tools 8.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • MURAL — where it wins

    • Facilitation controls include timers, voting, private mode, and participant summoning.
    • Infinite canvases support mapping, diagramming, templates, and presentations.
    • Integrates with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Jira, Slack, Salesforce, and more.

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan allows only 3 editable murals at a time.
    • Advanced security and administrative controls are reserved for Enterprise.
    • Team+ starts at $9.99 per member per month with annual billing.

  • Lucidspark — where it wins

    • Facilitation tools include voting, timers, broadcast, and breakout boards
    • AI can generate, sort, and summarize ideas on a shared canvas
    • Integrates with Google Workspace, Asana, Zoom, Loom, Webex, and Google Meet

    Where it doesn't

    • Free accounts are limited to three editable documents
    • Diagramming tools are not part of its stated feature set
    • Available platforms are limited to web and iOS

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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