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7 User Story Mapping Tools in 2025

User story maps organize your product backlog visually to help teams see both the big picture and important details. To learn more about this technique, check out our guide on What are user story maps and how to use them?.

Here are the best user story mapping tools available in 2025.

Whiteboard Tools

These tools can be used to work on user story maps using the infinite canvas.

1. Miro

  • Website: miro.com
  • Pricing: Free plan available; Team plans start at $8/user/month
  • JIRA Integration: Yes, native integration
  • Collaborative Editing: Yes, real-time collaboration with multiple editors

Miro's infinite canvas makes it perfect for creating comprehensive user story maps. Its sticky note and templating features streamline the mapping process while its robust collaboration capabilities ensure team-wide participation.

2. Figma

  • Website: figma.com
  • Pricing: Free plan available; Professional plans start at $12/user/month
  • JIRA Integration: Yes, through plugins
  • Collaborative Editing: Yes, real-time collaboration

Though primarily known for UI/UX design, Figma's versatile canvas works exceptionally well for story mapping. Teams already using Figma for design work can leverage the same platform for their story mapping needs, creating a seamless workflow.

Story Mapping Tools

These tools are purpose-built for managing user stories.

3. Avion

  • Website: avion.io
  • Pricing: Starting at $83/month
  • JIRA Integration: Yes, two-way sync
  • Collaborative Editing: Yes, simultaneous editing

Avion specializes in product management with story mapping as a core feature. Its two-way JIRA sync ensures story maps stay synchronized with your development tracking system.

4. StoriesOnBoard

  • Website: storiesonboard.com
  • Pricing: Starts from $19/month, no free plan
  • JIRA Integration: Yes, bidirectional sync
  • Collaborative Editing: Yes, real-time editing

StoriesOnBoard is dedicated to story mapping with templates specifically designed for different product types. Its release planning features help teams visualize and plan their development roadmap effectively.

5. Cardboard

  • Website: cardboardit.com
  • Pricing: Starts at $9/user/month
  • JIRA Integration: Yes, through export/import functionality
  • Collaborative Editing: Yes

Cardboard offers a simplified approach to story mapping with an intuitive interface that makes it accessible to team members without technical backgrounds.

6. DevSamurai Jira App

For teams already committed to JIRA, DevSamurai provides story mapping functionality without leaving the platform. This integration eliminates synchronization issues common with separate tools.

7. FeatMap

  • Website: github.com/amborle/featmap
  • Pricing: Open source (free)
  • JIRA Integration: No native integration
  • Collaborative Editing: Yes, multiple users can work simultaneously

As an open-source option, FeatMap provides core story mapping capabilities without subscription costs. It's ideal for teams with technical resources to handle self-hosting and potential customization.

Choosing the Right Tool

The best story mapping tool depends on your team's specific needs. Consider factors like team size, integration requirements, and budget constraints. Whiteboard tools offer flexibility for teams using multiple methodologies, while dedicated story mapping tools provide specialized features that streamline the process.

Whatever tool you choose, remember that the value comes from the conversations and shared understanding generated during the mapping process, not just the resulting artifact.

Looking for a quick and light-weight option?

UserStoryMap.com is a light-weight app for creating and managing user story maps.

We don't implement advanced features for large companies, such as JIRA integration or full team management.

Instead we work on building the best way for you to quickly create a user story map and share it with people using a shared link and an optional password.

We also support easily exporting either your whole user story map or simply parts of it in a format well-suited for LLMs, so you can discuss your roadmap with your favourite AI assistant easily.

You can check out the editor here or a full example user story map here.