OpenBoard Whiteboard AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Note-taking Tools

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

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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
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. 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
  6. 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

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    xournal

     74 likes

    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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  9. 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
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  10. GoodNotes icon

    GoodNotes

     77 likes

    Experience "digital paper" with seamless note-taking on iOS devices. Annotate PDFs, PowerPoint, and Word, plus organize notes in unlimited folders. Enjoy searchable handwritten notes that sync across devices with iCloud, intuitive QuickNote feature, and customizable templates.

    66 GoodNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  11. Microsoft Whiteboard icon

    Microsoft Whiteboard

     17 likes

    Meet the freeform digital canvas where ideas, content, and people come together.

    59 Microsoft Whiteboard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Comments about Microsoft Whiteboard as an Alternative to OpenBoard Whiteboard
    Raygen
    Negative
    0

    Whiteboard is technically free yes, but demands you to login with a Microsoft account and you CANNOT use it offline. Classic Microsoft move.

    OpenBoard Whiteboard Icon
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    • Most users think Microsoft Whiteboard is a great OpenBoard Whiteboard alternative.

    • Microsoft Whiteboard is Free and ProprietaryOpenBoard Whiteboard is Free and Open Source
  12. Freeform icon

    Freeform

     8 likes

    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...

    37 Freeform alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  13. CollaNote icon

    CollaNote

     6 likes

    All-in-one solution for note-taking, PDF annotation, digital planning, and journaling with 25 pens and brushes, AI shape detection, real-time collaboration, Smart Dark Mode, ASMR sound, audio recording, password protection, over 150 templates, and syncing options.

    34 CollaNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  14. Notedrafts icon

    Notedrafts

     5 likes

    Notedrafts is a powerful note-taking app that lets you write, draw, and organize your thoughts across different types of documents. Whether you're marking up a PDF, writing on a large canvas, or taking notes in a long vertical layout, Notedrafts adapts to your workflow.

    64 Notedrafts alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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