Muse Pricing 2026

Plans, hidden costs, and cheaper alternatives compared

Is Muse worth the price?

85/10

Muse's pricing is fair, offering a generous Free tier for basic use.

The Unlimited tier at $9.99/month provides excellent value for individual power users and small teams needing extensive features. It's best for individuals and small collaborative teams who value a distraction-free environment.

Pricing Plans

Free

Mac, iPad, and iPhone
Small board size
2 workspaces
100 cards per workspace
1 other collaborator per workspace
Community support

Unlimited

$9.99/month

Mac, iPad, and iPhone
Huge board size
Unlimited workspaces
Unlimited cards
Unlimited collaborators
Priority email support
Warm fuzzy feeling for supporting independent software

Setapp

$9.99/month

Mac*, iPad, and iPhone
Huge board size
Unlimited workspaces
Unlimited cards
5 collaborators
Warm fuzzy feeling for supporting independent software

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Hidden Costs & Gotchas

No annual discount mentioned for Unlimited tier

Setapp tier has fewer collaborators than Unlimited

Free tier has strict limits on cards and collaborators

Which Plan Do You Need?

Individual deep thinkers

Small teams needing collaboration

Users prioritizing distraction-free canvas

How Muse Compares to Competitors

Compared to tools like Miro or Mural, which often start at $8-10/user/month for basic paid plans, Muse's $9.99/month Unlimited tier is competitive, especially for individuals as it's not per-user. While Miro offers more robust integrations, Muse focuses on a streamlined, distraction-free experience at a similar price point for a single user.

Muse Pricing FAQ

How much does Muse cost?

Muse starts at $9.99/month on the Unlimited plan. It offers 2 paid tiers ranging from $9.99/month up to $9.99/month. A free plan is also available with limited features.

Does Muse have a free plan?

Yes. Muse offers a free plan called "Free". It includes: Mac, iPad, and iPhone, Small board size, 2 workspaces.

What is the cheapest Muse paid plan?

The cheapest paid plan for Muse is "Unlimited" at $9.99/month. Key features include: Mac, iPad, and iPhone, Huge board size, Unlimited workspaces.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Muse?

Yes. Popular alternatives to Muse include Capacities, Reflect Notes, Logseq, Craft. Free alternatives include Capacities, Logseq, Craft. Compare them side-by-side on Toolradar.