Air AlternativesWhiteboards and other similar apps like Air

Air is described as 'A visual workspace that optimizes how teams collect, approve, and share content' and is a Whiteboard in the remote work & education category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Air for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, iPad, Windows, iPhone and Mac apps. The best Air alternative is OpenBoard Whiteboard, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Air are Google Drawings, Lorien, Microsoft Whiteboard and Ideaflip.

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  1. OpenBoard Whiteboard icon

    OpenBoard Whiteboard

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    OpenBoard is a cross-platform (Linux / Windows / macOS) interactive whiteboard application. It is currently maintained by the Education Department (DIP) of the Canton of Geneva in Switzerland.

    89 OpenBoard Whiteboard alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    OpenBoard Whiteboard screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Interactive Whiteboard
    2.  Handwritten Notes
    3.  Fullscreen support
    4.  Freeform notes
    5.  Pressure Sensitivity
    6.  Pencil
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Real time collaboration
    10.  Handwriting
    11.  Dual screen support
    12.  Export to PDF

    OpenBoard Whiteboard VS Air

     

    • OpenBoard Whiteboard is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Air.

    • OpenBoard Whiteboard is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Air.

    • OpenBoard Whiteboard is Free and Open SourceAir is Paid and Proprietary
    • OpenBoard Whiteboard is LightweightAir is not according to our users
  2. Google Drawings icon

    Google Drawings

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    Google Drawings, part of Google Drive, allows users to collaborate creating, sharing, and editing images or drawings. It can be used for creating charts, diagrams, designs, flow-charts, etc.

    72 Google Drawings alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    Google Drawings screenshot 1

    Google Drawings Features

    1.  Drawing 2D
    2.  Cloud based
    3.  Online collaboration
    4.  Charts
    5.  Flow Chart

    Google Drawings VS Air

     

    • Google Drawings is the most popular Web-based alternative to Air.

    • Google Drawings is Free and ProprietaryAir is Paid and Proprietary
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    Lorien

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    Lorien is an infinite canvas drawing/note-taking app that is focused on performance, small savefiles and simplicity. It's not based on bitmap images like Krita, Gimp or Photoshop; it rather saves brush strokes as a collection of points and renders them at runtime (kind of...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Lorien screenshot 1

    Lorien Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Pressure Sensitivity
    3.  Infinite canvas
    4.  Drawing 2D
    5.  Shape Tools
    6.  Notebook

    Lorien VS Air

     
  5. Microsoft Whiteboard icon

    Microsoft Whiteboard

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    Meet the freeform digital canvas where ideas, content, and people come together.

    56 Microsoft Whiteboard alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Microsoft Whiteboard screenshot 1

    Microsoft Whiteboard Features

    1.  Interactive Whiteboard
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Infinite canvas
    4.  Screen Sharing
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Handwritten Notes
    7.  Pressure Sensitivity

    Microsoft Whiteboard VS Air

     

    • Microsoft Whiteboard is the most popular Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Air.

    • Microsoft Whiteboard is Free and ProprietaryAir is Paid and Proprietary
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    Ideaflip

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    online brainstorming, collaboration, facilitation, concept mapping, affinity diagrams

    58 Ideaflip alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPad

    Ideaflip Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Stickers
    3. Microsoft Excel icon  Export to Excel
    4.  Export to CSV
    5.  Online collaboration
    6.  Brainstorming
    7.  Interactive Whiteboard
    8.  Audio Conferencing
    9.  Concept Mapping

    Ideaflip VS Air

     

    • Ideaflip is the most popular commercial alternative to Air.

    • Ideaflip is Paid and ProprietaryAir is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Stormboard

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    Online tool for brainstorming, planning, and collaboration with a digital whiteboard. Offers AI-enhanced interactions and integrates seamlessly with agile tools like Jira, ensuring data-driven decision-making and growth-focused workflows. Export diverse reports for comprehensive insights.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Stormboard Business Model Canvas, Sticky Note Collaboration

    Stormboard Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Portable
    3.  Brainstorming
    4.  Corkboard
    5.  Built-in AI Assistant
    6.  Shared whiteboard

    Stormboard VS Air

     

    • Stormboard is the most popular SaaS & Android Tablet alternative to Air.

    • Stormboard is Freemium and ProprietaryAir is Paid and Proprietary
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    Coccinella

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    Coccinella is a free and open-source cross-platform instant messaging client with a built-in whiteboard for improved collaboration with other people.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Coccinella screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last version 0.96.20 is from late 2010, but the software can still be downloaded from their website.

    Coccinella Features

    1.  Voice Chat
    2.  Xmpp
    3.  Interactive Whiteboard

    Coccinella VS Air

     
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    Twiddla

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    Mark up websites, graphics, and photos, or start brainstorming on a blank canvas. Browse the web with your friends or make that conference call more productive than ever. No plug-ins, downloads, or firewall voodoo - its all here, ready to go when you are.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Twiddla screenshot 1

    Twiddla Features

    1.  Meeting
    2.  Voice Chat
    3. Wikipedia icon  Wikipedia integration
    4.  No download
    5.  Brainstorming

    Twiddla VS Air

     
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    Collaboard

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    Collaboration + Whiteboard = Collaboard.
    Sketch your projects and your dreams on an unlimited online whiteboard. With Collaboard “Great Minds Think Together”.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    The online whiteboard

    Collaboard Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Digital Workplace
    3.  Process Visualization
    4.  Planning Board
    5.  Workshops
    6.  Interactive Whiteboard
    7.  Online collaboration
    8.  Idea management
    9.  Brainstorming

    Collaboard VS Air

     

    • Collaboard is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Air.

    • Collaboard is Freemium and ProprietaryAir is Paid and Proprietary
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    Conceptboard

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    Conceptboard goes beyond the idea of online whiteboards and adds realtime collaboration, document sharing, visual feedback, task management, live meetings and more.

    56 Conceptboard alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Our discussion around facebook app in this tool

    Conceptboard Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Document Sharing
    3.  Live Meeting
    4.  Export to PDF
    5.  Export to PNG
    6. Salesforce icon  Salesforce integration
    7. Trello icon  Trello integration
    8. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    9.  GDPR Compliant
    10.  Access Control

    Conceptboard VS Air

     
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    SMART Notebook

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    SMART Notebook collaborative learning software enable teachers bring interactivity to their classroom and engage their students. The SMART Notebook collaborative learning software is part of our family of interactive learning products for the classroom.

    19 SMART Notebook alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    SMART Notebook screenshot 1

    SMART Notebook Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ebook writer
    3.  Interactive Whiteboard

    SMART Notebook VS Air

     
  14. Metro Retro icon

    Metro Retro

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    Real-time collaborative retrospectives - choose from a variety of templates or create your own, invite your team and start creating post-its! Metro Retro makes it easy for co-located or distributed teams to run engaging and fun retrospectives!.

    28 Metro Retro alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online
    Metro Retro screenshot 1

    Metro Retro Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Retrospective Analysis
    3.  Voting
    4.  Grouping
    5.  Custom templates

    Metro Retro VS Air

     
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