Microsoft Whiteboard AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Digital Painting Tools

The best Digital Painting alternative to Microsoft Whiteboard is Xournal++, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Microsoft Whiteboard and 11 are Digital Painting Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Digital Painting Tool alternatives to Microsoft Whiteboard are Excalidraw, OpenBoard Whiteboard, Linwood Butterfly and Concepts.

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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.

    55 Xournal++ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about Xournal++ as an Alternative to Microsoft Whiteboard
    Raygen
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    Doesn't have an infinite canvas and shape recognition like Microsoft Whiteboard. Is more a note taking app than a whiteboard.

    purplecheriandres
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    I like Xournal++ but it's still buggy. At least the handwritting feature is better than Excalidraw because in Excalidraw you erase the whole stroke.

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

    • Xournal++ is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Whiteboard is Free and Proprietary
    • Xournal++ is Privacy focused and LightweightMicrosoft Whiteboard is not according to our users
  2. Excalidraw icon

    Excalidraw

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    Excalidraw is an open-source whiteboard tool that lets you easily sketch diagrams that have a hand-drawn feel to them. Available directly online as a web app and also through CodeSandbox to easily see how the code works, and the app is available for self-hosting.

    78 Excalidraw alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  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.

    89 OpenBoard Whiteboard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    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 Android Tablet alternative to Microsoft Whiteboard.

    • Linwood Butterfly is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Whiteboard is Free and Proprietary
    • Linwood Butterfly is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedMicrosoft Whiteboard is not according to our users
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    Concepts

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    Concepts is the digital design sketchbook of the future. It’s powerful, flexible and smart, so you can go from quick sketches to beautiful and precise illustrations in a single app. Enhance your creative capabilities with our infinite canvas, flexible multi-touch shape guides...

    42 Concepts alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Markerpad

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    Unleash your ideas with Markerpad, the intuitive digital scratchpad designed for thinkers, problem solvers, and creators. Whether you're brainstorming mind maps, preparing new diagrams, or writing unstructured notes, Markerpad gives you the space and tools to bring your...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. Puddle Sketch icon

    Puddle Sketch

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    Puddle Sketch is a whiteboard app for idea sketching. It offers an unlimited canvas for unrestricted drawing. The app has a simple design with easy-to-use tools, an intuitive interface, and a pleasing aesthetic.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPad
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    okso

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    The minimalistic online drawing app. It allows you to create visual notes (drawings) and organize them in the nested "drawing inside the drawing" structure for faster lookup. Allows creating fast sketches and visual notes. Exports sketches to PNG, JPG, SVG, and WEBP.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. Endless Paper icon

    Endless Paper

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    Endless Paper is a limitless canvas application for note-taking, art projects, and idea development, offering high-quality vector rendering, expansive content creation, and seamless navigation across an infinite workspace.

    9 Endless Paper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPad
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    Leonardo

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    We believe artists deserve the best possible tools and we are determined to give it to them. The goal with Leonardo is to make the best painting application ever.

    112 Leonardo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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