# Gather vs MURAL

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Gather

| Attribute | Gather | MURAL |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 67.6 (73% (medium)) | 62 (73% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Gather provides a web-based workspace for distributed teams to collaborate in real time through video, chat, and spontaneous interactions, with customizable virtual office environments and built-in meeting tools. It is indexed under Collaboration Software.","source":"https://www.gather.town/pricing","question":"What is Gather?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Gather is a paid product; published pricing starts at $12 per user per month. It is sold across 2 plans (Essential Plan and Custom Plan). There is no free tier. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.gather.town/pricing","question":"How much does Gather cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Gather. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.gather.town/pricing","question":"What platforms does Gather support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Gather, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.gather.town/pricing","question":"Can Gather be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 5 integrations for Gather, including Google Calendar, GitHub, Spotify, Google Chrome Extension and Outlook (planned). This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.gather.town/pricing","question":"What does Gather integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for Gather. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Gather not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.gather.town/ja/security","question":"What security certifications does Gather have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Gather is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United States, the EU, the United Kingdom and Japan. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://www.gather.town/pricing","question":"Where is Gather available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A cloud-based platform where teams collaborate visually in real-time on strategy and projects, with AI-assisted templates, built-in project integrations, and enterprise security controls. It is indexed under Collaboration Software.","source":"https://www.mural.co","question":"What is MURAL?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"MURAL offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $9.99 per member per month. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.mural.co/pricing","question":"Is MURAL free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"MURAL supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.mural.co","question":"What platforms does MURAL support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for MURAL, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.mural.co","question":"Can MURAL be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 17 integrations for MURAL, including Microsoft Teams, Webex, Zoom, Jira Cloud, Google Workspace, Slack, Adobe Creative Cloud and Butter, plus 9 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.mural.co","question":"What does MURAL integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for MURAL. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as MURAL not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.mural.co/trust-and-security","question":"What security certifications does MURAL have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"MURAL is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.mural.co/pricing","question":"Where is MURAL available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A web-based platform that enables remote teams to interact, meet, and work together as if co-located, without constant formal meeting scheduling. Users can see colleague availability, initiate instant conversations, and customize their shared digital workspace. | A cloud-based platform for visual team collaboration using shared digital canvases with sticky notes, shapes, and frameworks. Teams work together in real time with AI assistance and expert-designed templates to facilitate workshops, align stakeholders, and move ideas from strategy through delivery. |
| features.capabilities | `{"hosting":"cloud","sso_scim":true,"free_tier":true,"messaging":true,"api_access":true,"whiteboard":true,"e2e_encryption":false,"screen_sharing":true,"video_meetings":true,"app_marketplace":false,"deployment_model":"cloud_web_app","max_participants":"hundreds","compliance_controls":true,"guest_external_access":true,"recording_transcription":"recording_ai_notes"}` | `{"hosting":"cloud","sso_scim":true,"free_tier":true,"iso_27001":true,"messaging":true,"api_access":true,"whiteboard":true,"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"per_user_seat_monthly","architecture_model":"managed_cloud_saas","compliance_controls":true,"guest_external_access":true,"two_way_jira_asana_linear_card_sync":true,"real_time_multiplayer_crdt_cursor_sync":true,"custom_template_library_for_kanban_and_retros":true,"embeddable_sdk_or_iframe_for_third_party_apps":true,"agile_ceremony_facilitation_timers_voting_cards":true}` |
| integrations.count | 4 | 23 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Google Calendar"},{"name":"GitHub"},{"name":"Spotify"},{"name":"Google Chrome Extension"},{"name":"Outlook (planned)"},{"name":"Google Chrome"},{"name":"Outlook"}]` | `[{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"Webex"},{"name":"Zoom"},{"name":"Jira Cloud"},{"name":"Google Workspace"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Adobe Creative Cloud"},{"name":"Butter"},{"name":"Asana","native":true,"category":"project_management","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Microsoft Planner","native":true,"category":"project_management","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Salesforce","native":true,"category":"crm","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Rally","native":true,"category":"project_management","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Adobe Creative Cloud Library","native":true,"category":"design","direction":"unidirectional"},{"name":"Noun Project","native":true,"category":"design","direction":"unidirectional"},{"name":"GIPHY","native":true,"category":"content","direction":"unidirectional"},{"name":"Unsplash","native":true,"category":"content","direction":"unidirectional"},{"name":"LinkedIn","native":true,"category":"social","direction":"unidirectional"},{"name":"Jira","native":true,"category":"project_management","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Azure DevOps","native":true,"category":"project_management","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Figma","native":true,"category":"design","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"GitHub","native":true,"category":"development","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Linear","native":true,"category":"project_management","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Microsoft Outlook","native":true,"category":"email","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Splunk","native":true,"category":"analytics","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Trello","native":true,"category":"project_management","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Zapier","native":true,"category":"automation","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Google Docs","native":true,"category":"productivity","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Google Sheets","native":true,"category":"productivity","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Excel","native":true,"category":"productivity","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Google Calendar","native":true,"category":"calendar","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Notion","native":true,"category":"productivity","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Microsoft Copilot","native":true,"category":"ai","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Mural API","native":true,"category":"development","direction":"bidirectional"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US","EU","GB","JP"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Essential Plan","summary":"$12/member/month (or $9.60/member/month when billed annually with -20% discount)","features":["Unlimited audio & video calls","Unlimited chat messages","Meeting recordings","AI meeting notes and transcriptions","Google Calendar sync","Screen sharing","Permanent chat with private/public channels and DMs","Host guests","GitHub & Spotify integrations","Full workspace customization","Interactive whiteboards","Mini mode","Presence indicators and status management"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"member","amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"All Gather features included","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Custom Plan","summary":"Contact for custom quote","features":["All Essential Plan features","Custom pricing","Custom onboarding","Custom, larger offices","Hybrid solutions","Single Sign-On","Extended trial","Regional pricing"],"description":"All Essential features plus customization for large teams","contactSales":true}],"summary":"From $12/member/month. Free 30-day trial. Custom plans available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.gather.town/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-10-06T10:07:25.447Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"unit":"member","amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"freemium","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free"},{"free":false,"name":"Team+"},{"free":false,"name":"Business"},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise"}],"summary":"Free tier available; paid plans from Team+ through Enterprise","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.mural.co","retrievedAt":"2026-10-05T11:07:32.757Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":12,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":9.99,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"}]` | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 42001","status":"active"},{"name":"Microsoft SSPA","status":"active"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://www.gather.town/pt/security | https://www.mural.co/trust-and-security |

## Capabilities (Collaboration Software)

| Capability | Gather | MURAL |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Modality** |  |  |
| Messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video meetings | ✓ | - |
| Whiteboard | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Meetings** |  |  |
| Screen sharing | ✓ | - |
| Recording / transcription | Recording + AI notes | - |
| **Security** |  |  |
| End-to-end encryption | ✗ | - |
| SSO / SCIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Access** |  |  |
| Guest / external access | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Compliance** |  |  |
| Compliance controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Hosting | Cloud only | Cloud only |
| **Scale** |  |  |
| Max participants | hundreds | - |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| App marketplace | ✗ | - |
| Public API / bot framework | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Commercial** |  |  |
| Free tier | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:02:29.012Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*