The Problem
Why teams leave Miro
$10-$20/member/month even for infrequent users
Visitor/guest access limited on lower plans
Board performance degrades with complex content
Template library requires premium for full access
SSO and admin controls require Enterprise tier
What We Build Instead
Your custom design & creative tool
Real-time collaborative whiteboard with infinite canvas
Custom template library for your team's workflows
Sticky notes, drawing, and diagramming tools
Video conferencing integration for remote sessions
Access controls with flexible guest permissions
Export to multiple formats (PDF, PNG, SVG)
The Math
Miro vs. custom build
Based on 50 seats at $15/seat/month, with ~10% annual SaaS price increases.
Keep paying Miro
Build with 86 SaaS
3-year savings with 50 seats
-$15,250
-51% less than Miro
Pricing Breakdown
Miro tier pricing vs. one-time custom build
Compare what you pay per seat across Miro's tiers against a single investment in software you own forever.
| Tier | Monthly/Seat | Annual/Seat | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | 3 editable boards, Core features, Templates, Community support |
| Starter | $10/mo | $8/mo | Unlimited boards, Custom templates, Voting, Timer |
| Business | $16/mo | $14/mo | SSO, Guest access, Admin controls, Smart diagramming |
| Enterprise | $20/mo | $17/mo | Advanced security, Data governance, Managed users, Premium support |
| Custom Build by 86 SaaS | $22,000–$40,000 one-time | $0/seat | Unlimited users, full ownership, no recurring fees |
Migration Timeline
From Miro to ownership — week by week
A structured migration plan to move off Miro in 6-10 weeks with zero downtime.
Discovery & Audit
1 weekAudit board templates, team workflows, integration points, and usage patterns
Architecture & Design
1-2 weeksDesign collaborative canvas with real-time sync, drawing tools, and template system
Core Development
3-5 weeksBuild infinite canvas, sticky notes, drawing, diagramming, video integration, and templates
Data Migration & Testing
1-2 weeksMigrate board templates and test real-time collaboration across team sizes
Deployment & Training
1 weekDeploy whiteboard platform and train teams on collaboration features
Total build time
6-10 weeks
Feature Comparison
What you keep, what you skip, and why
A transparent comparison of Miro features vs. your custom-built alternative.
| Feature | Miro | Custom Build | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infinite Canvas | |||
| Sticky Notes & Shapes | |||
| Real-time Collaboration | |||
| Diagramming Tools | |||
| Templates Library | Custom templates for your team's workflows | ||
| Presentation Mode | |||
| Commenting & Voting | |||
| Export (PDF, PNG, SVG) | |||
| Miroverse Community | Build internal template library — no external dependency | ||
| Unlimited Guest Access | Free guest access — no per-guest charges |
Your custom build focuses on the features your team actually uses — typically 15-20% of what Miro offers — built exactly for your workflow.
How It Works
From Miro to ownership in 6-10 weeks
Free Audit
We analyze your Miro usage and identify exactly which features your team actually uses.
Scope & Build
We build your custom design & creative tool with only the features you need. 6-10 weeks.
Deploy & Migrate
We deploy to your infrastructure, migrate your data from Miro, and train your team.
You Own It
Full source code, documentation, and optional maintenance retainer. No vendor lock-in. Ever.
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