OpenBoard Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to OpenBoard for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is Xournal++, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to OpenBoard and 15 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to OpenBoard are Notesnook, Butterfly, xournal and Stylus Labs Write.

OpenBoard alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools but may also be Whiteboards or Todo List Managers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of OpenBoard.

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Xournal++
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Digital Painting Tool
Mac
Windows
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Online
Android
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
Self-Hosted
42 Xournal++ alternatives
Xournal++ (a fork of Xournal) is a handwriting Notetaking software with PDF annotation support. Written in C++ with platform independent GTK, supporting Linux, e.g. Ubuntu, Debian, Arch, Suse, macOS and Windows 10. Supports Pen input like Wacom Tablets.
- - Xournal++ is the most popular Linux, Android Tablet & Self-Hosted alternative to OpenBoard.
- - Xournal++ is the most popular Open Source alternative to OpenBoard.
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Xournal++ Features
1. Handwritten NotesXournal++ supports writing by hand (or a stylus) and your text will be converted to text.
2. PDF annotationXournal++ support PDF Annotation for highlighting, notes etc
3. Works OfflineXournal++ can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
4. Pressure SensitivityXournal++ can change attributes like thickness or opacity, based on how much force you apply to your stylus/finger.
5. Ad-freeXournal++ doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. PortableXournal++ can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
7. Support for LaTeXXournal++ supports LaTeX for text and math equation formatting.
8. Dark ModeXournal++ supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
9. Spell CheckingXournal++ can detect and correct all types of grammar and spelling mistakes.
Support for styluses
Handwriting
Export to PDF
LaTeX Math
Pen Support
Multi layer drawing
Audio with notes
Freehand Writing
Highlighter
Auto-saving
Notesnook
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Freemium • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Project Management Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
iPad
Google Chrome
Flathub
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Flatpak
F-Droid
Android Tablet
175 Notesnook alternatives
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.
- - Notesnook is the most popular SaaS alternative to OpenBoard.
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Notesnook Features
1. Works OfflineNotesnook can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. End-to-End EncryptionNotesnook has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
3. Privacy focusedNotesnook is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
4. Dark ModeNotesnook supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
5. Support for MarkDownNotesnook supports MarkDown for document formatting.
6. No TrackingNotesnook will not track you or use your personal data.
7. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
8. Ad-freeNotesnook doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
9. RemindersNotesnook allows you to set reminders for tasks, events or actions, based on parameters of time, place or condition.
Encrypted Notes
Private notes
Note organization
Web Clipper
Two-factor Authentication
Unlimited storage
Lightweight
WYSIWYG Support
Distraction-free
Hierarchical Structure
Butterfly
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Digital Painting Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
Android Tablet
Self-Hosted
F-Droid
32 Butterfly alternatives
Butterfly is a note 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.
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Butterfly Features
1. Dark ModeButterfly supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
2. Ad-freeButterfly doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. No TrackingButterfly will not track you or use your personal data.
4. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Butterfly without registration.
5. Handwritten NotesButterfly supports writing by hand (or a stylus) and your text will be converted to text.
6. LightweightButterfly consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
7. Privacy focusedButterfly is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
8. Works OfflineButterfly can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
9. PortableButterfly can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Handwriting
End-to-End Encryption
Distraction-free
Customizable
Decentralized
Cloud Sync
Built-in Note Taker
PDF annotation
xournal
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Journaling App
Windows
Linux
43 xournal alternatives
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.
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xournal Features
1. PDF annotationxournal support PDF Annotation for highlighting, notes etc
2. Handwritten Notesxournal supports writing by hand (or a stylus) and your text will be converted to text.
3. Drawing Tablet Supportxournal supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
Edit PDF
Support for styluses
Sketching
Discontinued
It hasn't been updated since 2017, but there is an active fork Xournal++
Stylus Labs Write
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Free • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPad
36 Stylus Labs Write alternatives
Write is a word processor for handwriting, designed primarily for tablets with an active stylus. Write has the functionality of a vector drawing application, plus a unique set of tools which ease the editing of handwritten text.
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Stylus Labs Write Features
1. Handwritten NotesStylus Labs Write supports writing by hand (or a stylus) and your text will be converted to text.
2. Drawing Tablet SupportStylus Labs Write supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
Handwriting
Minimalistic
Shared links
Support for styluses
Functioning Erasor Tools
Undo/Redo wheel of memory
Export to PDF
Stormboard
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Freemium • Proprietary
Whiteboard
Team Collaboration Tool
Sticky Notes App
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
iPad
Software as a Service (SaaS)
50 Stormboard alternatives
Online Brainstorming and Collaboration. Brainstorm, organize, prioritize and act on the best ideas, in the same room or around the world, on a realtime sticky note whiteboard.
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Stormboard Features
1. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Stormboard simultaneously.
2. PortableStormboard can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Brainstorming
Corkboard
Shared whiteboard
MrWriter
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Journaling App
Whiteboard
Mac
Windows
Linux
17 MrWriter alternatives
Notetaking and blackboard replacement application. Inspired by Xournal. Written in C++/Qt for Linux / Windows / Mac.
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MrWriter Features
1. Handwritten NotesMrWriter supports writing by hand (or a stylus) and your text will be converted to text.
Coccinella
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Free • Open Source
Instant Messenger
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Windows
Linux
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72 Coccinella alternatives
Coccinella is a free and open-source cross-platform instant messaging client with a built-in whiteboard for improved collaboration with other people.
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Coccinella Features
Voice Chat
Xmpp
Interactive Whiteboard
Discontinued
The last version 0.96.20 is from late 2010, but the software can still be downloaded from their website.
Lorien
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Free • Open Source
Whiteboard
Mind Mapping Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
27 Lorien alternatives
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...
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Lorien Features
1. Dark ModeLorien supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
2. Pressure SensitivityLorien can change attributes like thickness or opacity, based on how much force you apply to your stylus/finger.
Infinite canvas
Drawing 2D
Shape Tools
Notebook
SMART Notebook
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Paid • Proprietary
Whiteboard
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
20 SMART Notebook alternatives
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.
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SMART Notebook Features
1. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in SMART Notebook without registration.
Ebook writer
Interactive Whiteboard
Limnu
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Freemium • Proprietary
Whiteboard
Digital Painting Tool
Web Conferencing Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
iPad
28 Limnu alternatives
Whiteboards for your team. Draw together. Sketch, share, collaborate, and brainstorm with your remote team like never before. Integrated with Slack and other tools you already use.
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Limnu Features
1. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Limnu simultaneously.
Video Conferencing
Brainstorming
Sketching
Visual-thinking
Spiral
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Windows
Linux
368 Spiral alternatives
Spiral is a program that allows users to take notes in a format similar to a spiral notebook. Unlike traditional word processors and text editors that are configured in a way that makes it difficult to document things in a non-linear fashion, Spiral pages allow users to click...
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Spiral Features
Notebook