OpenBoard Whiteboard Alternatives

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 100 alternatives to OpenBoard Whiteboard for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Mac, 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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OpenBoard Whiteboard alternatives are mainly Whiteboards, but if you're looking for Note-taking Tools or Mind Mapping Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android Tablet, Open Source, Mac, Linux and iPad. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to OpenBoard Whiteboard.
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  1. Coccinella icon
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    Coccinella is a free and open-source cross-platform instant messaging client with a built-in whiteboard for improved collaboration with other people.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  2. Drawy icon
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    Drawy is a work-in-progress infinite whiteboard tool, which aims to be a native desktop alternative to the amazing web-based Excalidraw.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  3. whitebophir icon
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    WBO is an online collaborative whiteboard that allows many users to draw simultaneously on a large virtual board. The board is updated in real time for all connected users, and its state is always persisted.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  4. Roughbook icon
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    RoughBook is an online note-taking chrome extension. It is a productivity tool that helps in quickly capturing important information and set reminders. A productivity tool to quickly capture, organize and share important notes.

    326 Roughbook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. ShowDocument icon
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    Online web meetings and document sharing web based application by ShowDocument. Very easy to use. No installation needed.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
     
  6. bananotate is a powerful application that allows you to edit and annotate your screen live. Zoom in, highlight, draw shapes, add text, capture your screen, create mock UI, and much more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. SliDesk icon
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    A contraction of the words "Slide" and "Desk", this open-source project aims to be a tool for both slide creation and presentation at conferences.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Homebrew
     
  8. Air icon
     2 likes

    A visual workspace that optimizes how teams collect, approve, and share content.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  9. WrittenUp icon
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    WrittenUp is a website that allows remotely collaborating users to instantly write and draw on a virtual whiteboard, using their tablet or computer. It features multiple pages and PDF exporting.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. Simple Whiteboard is, as its name indicated, a simple, fast and easy whiteboard. It is ideal for teachers that use an iPad to explain concepts such as formulae or concepts. Simple Whiteboard allow you to draw, write and share.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  11. A notes tool that follows the applications you select. Context-aware, lightweight, and stores encrypted, locally on your device.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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