OpenBoard Whiteboard AlternativesNote-taking Tools & Whiteboards like OpenBoard Whiteboard

OpenBoard Whiteboard is described as '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' and is a popular Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to OpenBoard Whiteboard for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Mac, Windows, iPad and iPhone apps. The best OpenBoard Whiteboard alternative is Notesnook, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OpenBoard Whiteboard are Microsoft OneNote, Xournal++, Excalidraw and LibreOffice - Impress.

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  1. Notesnook icon

    Notesnook

     172 likes

    Notesnook is a simple and cross-platform private notes app that keeps your notes organized and synced on your phone, tablet and computer. Take notes, capture ideas, create to-do lists, keep a journal, write your assignments and manage projects, we have got you covered.

    295 Notesnook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
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    • Notesnook is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to OpenBoard Whiteboard.

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

    • Notesnook is Freemium and Open SourceOpenBoard Whiteboard is Free and Open Source
    • Notesnook is Privacy focusedOpenBoard Whiteboard is not according to our users
  2. Microsoft OneNote icon

    Microsoft OneNote

     1138 likes

    Comprehensive digital notebook offering organizers, shared notes, multi-device syncing, and optical character recognition, plus cloud-based data management for efficient information handling and accessibility.

    140 Microsoft OneNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
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    Comments about Microsoft OneNote as an Alternative to OpenBoard Whiteboard
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    open board has many featues that onenote dosen't has one note is very irganised open board is not at all organised at all

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Microsoft OneNote is a great OpenBoard Whiteboard alternative.

    • Microsoft OneNote is Freemium and ProprietaryOpenBoard Whiteboard is Free and Open Source
  4. Xournal++ icon

    Xournal++

     186 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.

    54 Xournal++ alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. Excalidraw icon

    Excalidraw

     98 likes

    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.

    80 Excalidraw alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    • Excalidraw is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to OpenBoard Whiteboard.

    • Excalidraw is Freemium and Open SourceOpenBoard Whiteboard is Free and Open Source
    • Excalidraw is Privacy focusedOpenBoard Whiteboard is not according to our users
  7. LibreOffice - Impress icon

    LibreOffice - Impress

     253 likes

    Impress is a truly outstanding tool for creating effective multimedia presentations. Does linear or non-linear presentations with the included Presenter Console extension. Your presentations can be enhanced with 2D and 3D clip art, special effects and transition styles...

    71 LibreOffice - Impress alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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  8. Miro icon

    Miro

     116 likes

    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.

    109 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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    It does not have any same feature. One of them I will tell. OpenBoard has a feature which enables us to sketch both on whiteboard and open space but it does not.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Miro is Freemium and ProprietaryOpenBoard Whiteboard is Free and Open Source
  10. Linwood Butterfly icon

    Linwood Butterfly

     41 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.

    44 Linwood Butterfly alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • AltStore
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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  11. Prezi icon

    Prezi

     310 likes

    Produce visually interactive presentations with zooming navigation, multimedia embedding, templates for various needs, real-time collaboration, analytics, offline editing, and integration with conferencing tools to support adaptable, engaging narrative flow.

    129 Prezi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Microsoft PowerPoint

     226 likes

    Comprehensive tool for creating dynamic, high-impact presentations featuring advanced graphics, formatting, collaboration, multimedia integration, and seamless sharing within Microsoft Office Suite, with both desktop and online versions available for versatile use across platforms.

    108 Microsoft PowerPoint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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    • Microsoft PowerPoint is the most popular commercial alternative to OpenBoard Whiteboard.

    • Microsoft PowerPoint is Paid and ProprietaryOpenBoard Whiteboard is Free and Open Source
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    LimanDoc

     14 likes

    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).

    34 LimanDoc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Google Slides

     128 likes

    Cloud-based tool for editing and creating presentations with real-time collaboration, import of various formats, integration of images and videos, easy sharing and publishing to the web, history tracking, multiple template options, and offline editing extension.

    105 Google Slides alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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