Whiteboard AlternativesWhiteboards and other similar apps like Whiteboard

Whiteboard is described as 'Allows people to collaborate on projects through its whiteboard functionality and use of real time communication. Using webRTC it allows for in-browser video conferencing and its whiteboard feature allows any participant in the call' and is a Whiteboard in the remote work & education category. There are eight alternatives to Whiteboard, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac and Android apps. The best Whiteboard alternative is Xournal++, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to Whiteboard are Linwood Butterfly, OpenBoard Whiteboard, xournal and Mural.

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  1. Xournal++ icon

    Xournal++

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    Handwritten note-taking and PDF annotation using pen input and pressure sensitivity, shape drawing, customizable toolbar layouts, image insertion, audio recording, multi-language options, LaTeX integration, and complete export in PDF or PNG formats across all platforms.

    54 Xournal++ alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Xournal++ is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Whiteboard.

    • Xournal++ is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Whiteboard.

    • Xournal++ is Free and Open SourceWhiteboard is also Free and Open Source
    • Xournal++ is Privacy focused and LightweightWhiteboard is not according to our users
  2. Linwood Butterfly icon

    Linwood Butterfly

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    Butterfly is a note-taking app where your ideas come first. You can paint, add texts, and export them easily on every device. This app works on android, windows, linux, and in the web.

    44 Linwood Butterfly alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • AltStore
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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    • Linwood Butterfly is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, Android Tablet & Self-Hosted alternative to Whiteboard.

    • Linwood Butterfly is Free and Open SourceWhiteboard is also Free and Open Source
    • Linwood Butterfly is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedWhiteboard is not according to our users
  4. 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.

    92 OpenBoard Whiteboard alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. xournal icon

    xournal

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    Xournal is an application for notetaking, sketching, keeping a journal using a stylus. It is free software (GNU GPL) and runs on Linux (recent distributions), Windows and other GTK+/Gnome platforms.

    50 xournal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. Mural icon

    Mural

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    MURAL is a visual collaboration workspace for modern teams. Based in the cloud, MURAL serves shared, digital whiteboards where teams visually explore complex challenges, facilitate design thinking methods and organize Agile processes across any device.

    56 Mural alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • Mural is the most popular iPad alternative to Whiteboard.

    • Mural is Freemium and ProprietaryWhiteboard is Free and Open Source
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    Limnu

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    Whiteboards for your team. Draw together. Sketch, share, collaborate, and brainstorm with your remote team like never before. Integrated with Slack and other tools you already use.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  9. python-whiteboard

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    Linux Electronic Whiteboard with Wiimote

    With this software you can build and operate a low-cost electronic whiteboard. You only need a wiimote, an IR pen and a great OS: gnu/linux.

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    • Linux
     
  10. DANIAN icon

    DANIAN

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    Fully Managed 150+ Softwares for Business Owners.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • DANIAN is the most popular SaaS alternative to Whiteboard.

    • DANIAN is the most popular commercial alternative to Whiteboard.

    • DANIAN is Paid and ProprietaryWhiteboard is Free and Open Source
    • DANIAN is Privacy focused and LightweightWhiteboard is not according to our users
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