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Mapaflow vs Miro
Last updated: Mayo 2026
TL;DR: These tools solve different problems. Miro is a collaborative whiteboard for meetings, workshops and visual thinking. Mapaflow is a structured process documentation platform for ISO 9001, EFQM and operational knowledge capture. Most companies that need Mapaflow don't need Miro, and vice versa.
Comparison table
| Feature | Mapaflow | Miro |
|---|---|---|
| Primary use case | Business process documentation | Collaborative whiteboard |
| Price model | Per organisation | Per user |
| BPM-focused | ✓ | ✗ |
| Global process map | ✓ | ✗ |
| ISO 9001 ready | ✓ | ✗ |
| EU servers (GDPR default) | ✓ | ✗ US default |
| Spanish UI (native) | ✓ | Partial |
| Real-time collaboration | Team roles | Advanced (live cursors) |
| Workshop & ideation tools | ✗ | Extensive |
| Free plan | 3 diagrams, no time limit | 3 boards |
Different tools for different problems
Miro is a visual collaboration platform. It excels at workshops, retrospectives, sprint planning, customer journey mapping and any activity that requires a team to think visually together in real time. Its infinite canvas and extensive integration ecosystem make it popular for agile teams.
Mapaflow is a process documentation platform. It is designed to create structured, reusable, searchable process diagrams that employees can consult as part of their daily work. The global process map, subprocess linking and role-based access are features that Miro does not have — because they are not what Miro is built for.
When Miro is the right choice
- Your team runs remote workshops, retrospectives or sprint planning sessions.
- You need a visual workspace for ideation and brainstorming.
- You are mapping customer journeys or user story maps.
- Your primary goal is real-time visual collaboration, not documentation.
When Mapaflow is the right choice
- You need to document business processes in a structured, reusable format.
- You need ISO 9001 or EFQM process documentation.
- You want employees to consult process diagrams as part of their daily work.
- You need a centralised map of all company processes.
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Frequently asked questions
Can Miro be used for business process diagrams?
Yes, Miro includes elements for basic flowcharts. However, Miro is primarily a collaborative digital whiteboard — it is not specialised in structured process documentation. It lacks features like the global process map, linked subprocesses or full company documentation export.
Is Miro more expensive than Mapaflow?
For small teams, Miro costs ~€10/user/month on the Starter plan. For 5 users that is ~€50/month. Mapaflow Business costs €19.95/month base + €3/creator — 5 creators pay €34.95/month. Miro also charges per user on all paid plans.
Does Miro comply with GDPR?
Miro is headquartered in the US and stores data on American servers by default. EU data residency is available on the Enterprise plan. Mapaflow stores all data in Europe by default, without needing an Enterprise plan.