Microsoft Whiteboard Alternatives for Mac

Microsoft Whiteboard is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is draw.io, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Microsoft Whiteboard and 16 are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Microsoft Whiteboard are Xournal++, AFFiNE, Miro and OpenBoard Whiteboard.

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  1. draw.io icon

    draw.io

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    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.

    129 draw.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    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
     

    • draw.io is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Microsoft Whiteboard.

    • draw.io is the most popular free alternative to Microsoft Whiteboard.

    • draw.io is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Whiteboard is also Free and Proprietary
    • draw.io is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMicrosoft Whiteboard is not according to our users
  2. 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

    Application types

    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
    Positive
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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
  4. AFFiNE icon

    AFFiNE

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    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.

    131 AFFiNE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
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    • AFFiNE is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to Microsoft Whiteboard.

    • AFFiNE is Freemium and Open SourceMicrosoft Whiteboard is Free and Proprietary
    • AFFiNE is Privacy focused and LightweightMicrosoft Whiteboard is not according to our users
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    A secure collaboration platform for distributed teams offering real-time and asynchronous capabilities, infinite canvas, integrations with major tools like Google Suite, Slack, and Dropbox, and features for enhanced product devel...

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    Miro

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    A secure collaboration platform for distributed teams offering real-time and asynchronous capabilities, infinite canvas, integrations with major tools like Google Suite, Slack, and Dropbox, and features for enhanced product development and design workflows.

    106 Miro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Miro is the most popular iPad & SaaS alternative to Microsoft Whiteboard.

    • Miro is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Whiteboard is Free and Proprietary
  7. 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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    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
  10. LimanDoc icon

    LimanDoc

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    LimanDoc is a simple yet powerful tool for visualize files, diagrams, and construct a mind map with the possibility to edit Markdown text. It is an offline first desktop app with a 2D canvas that allows a preview of the inner folders (boards).

    33 LimanDoc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Freeform

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    Freeform is a great place to bring your ideas to life. Sketch out a project, design a mood board or start a brainstorming session on a flexible canvas that supports almost any kind of file. And with iCloud, all your boards stay in sync, whether you’re on your Mac, your iPad or...

    28 Freeform alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Drawboard PDF

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    The top AEC PDF app to markup and manage drawings and documents. Ideal for replacing pen and paper, avoid printing documents again by using our intuitive feature set that makes marking up a PDF easy. Open or create a new PDF, markup using our extensive array of tools, then save...

    56 Drawboard PDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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    Erasing entire elements, pen styles, compatibility

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Drawboard PDF is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Whiteboard is Free and Proprietary
    • Drawboard PDF is CustomizableMicrosoft Whiteboard is not according to our users
  15. SMART Notebook icon

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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