OpenBoard Whiteboard AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Digital Painting Tools

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

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  1. 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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
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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

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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
  2. 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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. 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
  5. 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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  6. Storyboarder icon

    Storyboarder

     41 likes

    Storyboarder makes it easy to visualize a story as fast you can draw stick figures. Quickly draw to test if a story idea works. Create and show animatics to others. Express your story idea without making a movie.

    37 Storyboarder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. 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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  9. 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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  10. Presentify - Draw on your screen icon

    Presentify - Draw on your screen

     2 likes

    A macOS menu bar app that helps you give better presentations, online classes, or video tutorials by letting you annotate any screen, highlight your cursor, and more.

    11 Presentify - Draw on your screen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Markerpad

     2 likes

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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