MeetingSphere has not vanished as a product idea, it has a direct successor in XLeap, and XLeap is the closest match for most readers who want structured workshops with anonymous input, scoring, and measured agreement. Miro at $8 per member per month and Mural at $9.99 per member per month are the best general whiteboard swaps, while SessionLab at $9 per user per month is the best choice for planning the agenda before the session starts. The cheapest entry point in this list is Stormboard at $8.33 per user per month, billed annually, with a free Personal plan limited to 5 open Storms.
MeetingSphere was built for meetings where every person could add ideas at the same time, score options in parallel, and reach a decision without one voice filling the room. The tools below cover that same work in different ways. Pick by the part of the session that matters most: the agenda, the live discussion, the scoring, or the record that remains after the meeting ends.
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Meetingsphere alternatives: comparison table
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| # | Name | Best for | Starting price | Free plan / trial | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XLeap | Structured workshops and group decisions | quote only | No | Visit |
| 2 | Miro | General whiteboard workshops | $8 per member/month | Yes | Visit |
| 3 | Mural | Facilitated visual workshops | $9.99 per member/month | Yes | Visit |
| 4 | SessionLab | Workshop agenda planning | $9 per user/month | Yes | Visit |
| 5 | Stormboard | Sticky note brainstorming | $8.33 per user/month | Yes | Visit |
| 6 | Mentimeter | Live polls and presentations | $11.99 per presenter/month | Yes | Visit |
| 7 | Slido | Live questions and polls | $17.50 per member/month | Yes | Visit |
| 8 | Lucidspark | Team brainstorming boards | $9 per user/month | Yes | Visit |
The 8 best meetingsphere alternatives, in detail
XLeap
Best for: Structured workshops and group decisions
XLeap is the direct successor to MeetingSphere, and that is the most important fact in this article. The meetingsphere.com address opened on 12 November 2026 now shows XLeap, described on that page as the 6th generation of MeetingSphere. The page lists six workshop mechanisms: simultaneous contribution, broad participation, anonymous contribution, rigorous prioritization, measured alignment, and parallel discussion.
- That set matches the original MeetingSphere idea closely, and no other tool in this list copies it as directly.
- In practice, XLeap suits high stakes workshops where a group must judge options, not just list them.
- Participants can add ideas at the same time, score them independently, and see where judgments agree and where they differ.
- One limit: the vendor homepage opened today shows no price and no free plan, so a buyer must contact XLeap for a quote.
Pros
- Simultaneous contribution from all participants
- anonymous input and scoring
- alignment measure for each scored item
Cons
- No price shown on the vendor homepage opened on 12 November 2026
- no free plan listed on that homepage
Miro
Best for: General whiteboard workshops
Miro is the most flexible swap for teams that want a large canvas, sticky notes, frames, and a timer in one place. The official pricing page opened on 12 November 2026 lists Free at $0, Starter at $8 per member per month billed annually, Business at $20 per member per month billed annually, and Enterprise as custom pricing from 30 members. Starter adds unlimited private boards, visitor editing, and 25 AI credits per member per month.
- Miro works well for retrospectives, planning sessions, and design sprints.
- One limit: the Free plan keeps only 3 editable boards, so a team that runs sessions every week will hit that limit fast.
- Another limit: members consume a subscription seat, so a large workshop roster raises the monthly bill even when most people only join once.
Pros
- Unlimited editable boards from Starter
- timer and voting on Starter
- 25 AI credits per member per month on Starter
Cons
- Free plan allows only 3 editable boards
- AI credits reset monthly and do not roll over
Mural
Best for: Facilitated visual workshops
Mural is built around the facilitator, with tools named Facilitation Superpowers on every plan: summon and take control, timer, voting, private mode, outline and instructions, laser pointer, hide and reveal, and facilitator lock. The official pricing page opened on 12 November 2026 lists Free at $0 for unlimited members, Team+ at $9.99 per member per month billed annually or $12 billed monthly, and Business at $17.99 per member per month billed annually. Free allows 3 editable murals, while Team+ allows unlimited editable murals, private rooms, and Mural AI.
- Mural suits design sprints and planning workshops where one person guides the room through timed steps.
- The private mode helps people write ideas before they see what others wrote.
- One limit: visitors have view only access on Free, so outside guests need a higher plan for editing rights.
Pros
- Facilitation tools on every plan, including timer and voting
- Free plan allows unlimited members
- Team+ adds private rooms and Mural AI
Cons
- Free plan allows only 3 editable murals
- single sign-on is held for Business at $17.99 per member per month
SessionLab
Best for: Workshop agenda planning
SessionLab covers the part of a workshop that starts before anyone joins the call: the agenda. The official pricing page opened on 12 November 2026 lists Free, Individual, Pro, Business, and Enterprise. Individual starts at $9 per user per month billed annually, Pro at $15 per member per month billed annually.
- Free allows 3 sessions, while Individual and above allow unlimited sessions.
- AI Assistant requests are 0 on Free, 50 per member on Individual, 200 on Pro, and 500 on Business and Enterprise.
- SessionLab gives a facilitator a timed agenda, parallel tracks, versioning, a Time Tracker, and export to PDF, Word, and PowerPoint.
- One limit: the Free plan has no collaboration, no multi-day sessions, and no breakout tracks, so a solo planner can test it but a team needs Pro.
Pros
- Drag and drop agenda planner with automatic time calculation
- library with 1000+ activities
- collaborators can join at no extra cost on Pro
Cons
- Free plan allows only 3 sessions and 0 AI Assistant requests
- collaboration needs Pro at $15 per member per month
Stormboard
Best for: Sticky note brainstorming
Stormboard is a sticky note workspace where each board is called a Storm. The official pricing page opened on 12 November 2026 lists Personal, Business, and Enterprise. Personal is free, Business is $8.33 per user per month billed annually or $10 billed monthly, and Enterprise is by contact.
- Personal allows a maximum of 5 open Storms and 5 users per Storm, with pre-made templates and basic reporting.
- Business adds unlimited Storms, unlimited collaborators and viewers, advanced reporting, customizable templates, substorms, and import and export.
- Stormboard suits quick brainstorming, idea grouping, and voting on sticky notes.
- One limit: the free Personal plan is tight for a team that runs several workshops at once, since only 5 Storms can stay open.
Pros
- Free Personal plan for small teams
- Business adds unlimited Storms and substorms
- live co-editing with Microsoft Office and Google Drive
Cons
- Personal plan allows only 5 open Storms and 5 users per Storm
- Enterprise pricing is by contact and setup fees apply
Mentimeter
Best for: Live polls and presentations
Mentimeter is presentation first, with live polls, quizzes, word clouds, and questions added to slides. The official plans page opened on 12 November 2026 lists Free, Basic, Pro, and Enterprise. Basic is $11.99 per presenter per month billed annually, Pro is $24.99 per presenter per month billed annually, and Enterprise is custom.
- Free allows 50 participants per month.
- Basic adds unlimited participants and slide import.
- Pro adds custom themes, co-creation, screened questions, and participant names.
- Mentimeter suits a presenter who wants instant answers on screen.
Pros
- Free plan with 50 participants per month
- Basic removes the participant cap and adds slide import
- Pro adds screened questions and custom branding
Cons
- Free plan is capped at 50 participants per month
- screened questions need Pro at $24.99 per presenter per month
Slido
Best for: Live questions and polls
Slido is a question and polling tool, now part of Cisco Webex, that sits inside a meeting or event rather than replacing the slide deck. The official pricing page opened on 12 November 2026 lists Basic, Engage, Professional, and Enterprise. Basic is free for up to 100 participants per event.
- Engage is $17.50 per member per month billed annually, which is $210 per year, with 1 member included and up to 200 participants.
- Professional is $75 per month, with 2 members included and up to 1,000 participants.
- Enterprise is $200 per month, with 3 members included and up to 5,000 participants.
- Engage adds unlimited polls and quizzes, surveys, and data exports, while Professional adds moderation, branding, and organization analytics.
Pros
- Free Basic plan covers up to 100 participants per event
- Engage adds unlimited polls and quizzes and surveys
- Professional adds moderation and branding
Cons
- All plans are billed annually with no monthly option
- moderation and custom branding need Professional at $75 per month
Lucidspark
Best for: Team brainstorming boards
Lucidspark is the brainstorming canvas from Lucid Software, makers of Lucidchart. The official pricing page opened on 12 November 2026 lists Free at $0, Individual at $9 per month when billed yearly, Team at $10 per user per month when billed yearly, and Enterprise on contact for pricing. Free allows 3 editable boards and unlimited shapes per board.
- Individual adds unlimited editable boards and 1 GB of storage.
- Team adds voting, timer, facilitator tools, and revision history.
- Lucidspark suits teams that already use Lucidchart and want sticky notes, grouping, and voting on the same platform, with a 7-day free trial of the pr
- One limit: the free and Individual plans give only static dot voting, while the timer and facilitator tools start on Team.
Pros
- Free plan with 3 editable boards and unlimited shapes per board
- Individual adds unlimited editable boards and 1 GB of storage
- Team adds voting, timer, and facilitator tools
Cons
- Voting and timer need Team at $10 per user per month
- private mode and Breakout Boards need Enterprise
How we chose
We chose tools that cover the same work MeetingSphere was built for: simultaneous input, scoring, voting, live questions, and a shared board for a group decision. Every price and plan limit above comes from an official vendor pricing page opened on 12 November 2026, except XLeap, where the vendor homepage opened the same day shows no price, so we wrote quote only. We did not test any tool hands-on. Prices change, so check the pricing page linked in Sources before you commit.
Which tool fits your group size and budget
| Situation | Pick | First year cost for the entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| One facilitator, formal decisions | XLeap | quote only, contact XLeap |
| Small team, open canvas, 3 boards is enough to start | Miro Free or Mural Free | $0 |
| Solo agenda planner | SessionLab Individual | $108 per year at $9 per month |
| Small team, sticky notes, tight budget | Stormboard Business | $99.96 per user per year at $8.33 per month |
| One presenter, live polls | Mentimeter Basic | $143.88 per presenter per year at $11.99 per month |
| One host, questions for up to 200 people | Slido Engage | $210 per year at $17.50 per month |
| Team that needs voting and a timer | Lucidspark Team | $120 per user per year at $10 per month |
A team of 10 on Miro Starter at $8 per member per month would be $960 per year, while the same 10 people on Mural Team+ at $9.99 per member per month would be $1,198.80 per year. Those totals are simple multiplication of the listed monthly price by 10 people and 12 months, before tax.
Frequently asked questions
Is MeetingSphere still available?
MeetingSphere as a separate brand is not sold under that name on the site opened on 12 November 2026. The meetingsphere.com address now shows XLeap, described there as the 6th generation of MeetingSphere, with the same focus on simultaneous contribution, anonymous input, scoring, and measured agreement. If you want the closest continuation, start with XLeap and ask for a quote, since no price is shown on its homepage.
Which MeetingSphere alternative is best for most teams?
Miro is the best default for most teams, at $8 per member per month billed annually, because it covers whiteboard workshops, voting, timers, and templates in one place, with a free plan for a first trial. Mural at $9.99 per member per month is the better pick when one facilitator must guide timed steps and control the room. XLeap is the better pick when the group must score options and measure agreement.
Which alternative is cheapest?
Stormboard Business is the cheapest subscription entry here at $8.33 per user per month billed annually, or $99.96 per user per year, with a free Personal plan limited to 5 open Storms. Miro Starter at $8 per member per month is close, at $96 per member per year, but its free plan is limited to 3 editable boards.
Can I run a workshop for free with these tools?
Yes, with limits. Miro, Mural, and Lucidspark each give a free plan with 3 editable boards or murals. SessionLab Free allows 3 sessions. Stormboard Personal is free with 5 open Storms. Mentimeter Free allows 50 participants per month. Slido Basic is free for up to 100 participants per event. XLeap lists no free plan on its homepage, so it is the only item here without a free entry point.
Which tool is best for live questions from a large audience?
Slido is the best pick for live questions, because its free Basic plan covers up to 100 participants per event, Engage covers up to 200 participants for $210 per year, and Professional covers up to 1,000 participants for $75 per month. Mentimeter is the better pick when polls must sit inside the slides, with Basic at $11.99 per presenter per month and Pro at $24.99 per presenter per month for screened questions.
Do I need SessionLab and a whiteboard, or one tool only?
One tool is enough for a simple session, but many facilitators use two. SessionLab plans the agenda, the timing, and the activities, with a library of 1000+ activities and export to PDF, Word, and PowerPoint. Miro, Mural, Stormboard, or Lucidspark then holds the live board. If you only buy one, choose the whiteboard when the live discussion matters most, and choose SessionLab when the agenda matters most.
Sources
- https://www.xleap.net/
- https://miro.com/
- https://miro.com/pricing/
- https://www.mural.co/
- https://www.mural.co/pricing
- https://www.sessionlab.com/
- https://www.sessionlab.com/pricing
- https://www.stormboard.com/
- https://www.stormboard.com/pricing/
- https://www.mentimeter.com/
- https://www.mentimeter.com/plans
- https://www.slido.com/
- https://www.slido.com/pricing
- https://lucidspark.com/
- https://lucidspark.com/pricing
Prices and features were read on each company’s own website in November 2026. They change often, so confirm the current offer on the official site before you sign up or buy.