Microsoft Whiteboard Alternatives for Linux

Microsoft Whiteboard is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is draw.io, 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 13 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Microsoft Whiteboard are AFFiNE, Xournal++, OpenBoard Whiteboard and Linwood Butterfly.

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Microsoft Whiteboard alternatives are mainly Whiteboards, but if you're looking for Note-taking Tools or Digital Painting Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows + Free, Team Collaboration, Note-taking, Android, Linux and Mac. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Microsoft Whiteboard.
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  1. draw.io icon

    draw.io

     1054 likes

    Feature-rich diagram editor offering privacy-focused, ad-free experience with real-time collaboration, offline usage, dark mode, and cloud storage support. No registration required and compatible with various diagram formats, it excels in simplicity by not tracking user data.

    160 draw.io alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Notion
    • Self-Hosted
    • Nextcloud
    • Microsoft SharePoint
    • Flathub
    • Microsoft OneDrive
    • PortableApps.com
    • Google Drive
    • Google Docs
    • Microsoft Teams
    • Google Slides
    • Flatpak
    • Google Sheets
    Use the diagram editor in dark mode. Go to app.diagrams.net/?splash=0&ui=dark
     
  2. AFFiNE icon

    AFFiNE

     125 likes

    Open-source, privacy-focused workspace combining note-taking, project and task management, Kanban board, interactive whiteboard, Pomodoro timer, Markdown support, offline access, real-time team collaboration with @mentions, goal tracking, subtasks, and customizable features.

    210 AFFiNE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    AFFiNE screenshot 1
     
  4. Xournal++ icon

    Xournal++

     199 likes

    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.

    72 Xournal++ alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
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    Xournal++ vs Microsoft Whiteboard Comments
    Raygen
    Negative
    2

    Doesn't have an infinite canvas and shape recognition like Microsoft Whiteboard. Is more a note taking app than a whiteboard.

    Ferociter
    Negative
    0

    More of a notetaking program with outdated concepts. Would go well with Thinkpad X61. It's that old.

    purplecheriandres
    Positive
    0

    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.

    • Xournal++ is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Whiteboard is Free and Proprietary
    • Xournal++ is a Note-taking Microsoft Whiteboard is a Whiteboard
    • Xournal++ is Privacy focused and LightweightMicrosoft Whiteboard is not according to our users
  5. OpenBoard Whiteboard icon

    OpenBoard Whiteboard

     73 likes

    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.

    105 OpenBoard Whiteboard alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    OpenBoard Whiteboard vs Microsoft Whiteboard Comments
    Ferociter
    Negative
    0

    Totally Unnecessarily and awfully oversized GUI, meant to be used at the TV size digital whiteboards. The fullscreen is by default. I think that says a lot. Never meant to be an alternative to MS Whiteboard. Maybe for Google Jamboard. Both the program and the hardware.

    LioB
    Positive
    0

    Easy to use and full of functionalities. Also perfect for teachers.

    • OpenBoard Whiteboard is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Whiteboard is Free and Proprietary
    • OpenBoard Whiteboard is a Note-taking Microsoft Whiteboard is a Whiteboard
    • OpenBoard Whiteboard is LightweightMicrosoft Whiteboard is not according to our users
  7. Linwood Butterfly icon

    Linwood Butterfly

     44 likes

    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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • AltStore
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Linux Mobile
    Linwood Butterfly screenshot 1
     
  8. Lorien icon

    Lorien

     15 likes

    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Lorien screenshot 1
     
  9. SMART Notebook icon

    SMART Notebook

     8 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

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

     2 likes

    Drawy is a work-in-progress infinite whiteboard tool, which aims to be a native desktop alternative to the amazing web-based Excalidraw.

    22 Drawy alternatives

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    • Linux
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  11. SpeedyNote icon

    SpeedyNote

     3 likes

    SpeedyNote is a fast, open-source note-taking application designed for stylus users who need iPad-quality annotation on budget hardware. Built with native C++ and Qt, it delivers 360Hz stylus input on hardware as modest as an Intel Celeron N4000 at 1.

    55 SpeedyNote alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • iPad
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  12. MrWriter icon

    MrWriter

     7 likes

    Notetaking and blackboard replacement application. Inspired by Xournal. Written in C++/Qt for Linux / Windows / Mac.

    23 MrWriter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    MrWriter vs Microsoft Whiteboard Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Easy to use with all tools i need to explain technical relations to students. I would wish for more support in Tablet Mode (using a Lenovo Notebook with pen capabilitys)

    • MrWriter is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Whiteboard is Free and Proprietary
    • MrWriter is a Note-taking Microsoft Whiteboard is a Whiteboard
    • MrWriter is LightweightMicrosoft Whiteboard is not according to our users
  14. Fluffyboard icon

    Fluffyboard

     1 like

    A offline and online Flutter Whiteboard with collaboration Features. Maintained in my free time. Currently demo is offline.

    Cost / License

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
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