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Best Online whiteboards in 2026
Online whiteboards let people draw, map ideas, explain topics and work together in a shared digital space. This list covers tools that run on the web or have apps for Android, iOS, Windows or macOS, plus services with an API.
- 58 apps
- How the order is worked out
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Boardmix
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5Boardmix combines collaborative whiteboarding, diagramming, and AI features, with a free plan for small board sets. Consider its free-tier limits and AI data handling when choosing a plan.
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Collaboard
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3Choose Collaboard for facilitated visual collaboration, especially when templates, board controls or hosting choices matter.
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Explain Everything
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2Explain Everything combines whiteboard, video creation, and collaboration features across web and mobile platforms.
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FigJam
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5FigJam combines a range of team activities with templates, AI tools, and several ways to collaborate.
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Conceptboard
Free plan AndroidiPhoneSelf-hosted+1Conceptboard combines a visual workspace with task management and supports guest participation and a range of integrations.
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Limnu
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1Limnu brings open-ended boards together with teaching tools, real-time collaboration, and team sharing controls.
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Lucidspark
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2Lucidspark combines an open-ended canvas with facilitation tools and features for turning workshop output into plans.
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Miro
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3Miro brings visual planning, workshop activities, AI tools, and integrations into a shared workspace. Check the free plan’s editable-board limit and Starter billing terms when choosing a plan.
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Scribble Together
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2Scribble Together combines PDF markup and open-ended whiteboards with guest collaboration. The free plan is limited to an offline iOS notebook, while Member adds web creation and cross-device access.
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Stormboard
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb+1Choose Stormboard for collaborative meetings and project work when templates, exports, guest participation, and agile integrations are useful.
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NoteBookCast
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3NoteBookCast combines shared drawing, reusable boards, and built-in communication tools in a browser-based service.
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Nextcloud Tasks
by Nextcloud TasksFree plan Self-hostedWebNextcloud Tasks covers task editing, reminders, recurring work, and CalDAV syncing within a Nextcloud setup. Check the listed version compatibility and ETag caveat before relying on it.
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tldraw
Free plan APISelf-hostedWebtldraw offers a customizable canvas SDK with collaboration, runtime control, and multiple sync hosting options.
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cnvs.app
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebChoose cnvs.app if you want a free shared whiteboard that combines diagramming, kanban, guest collaboration, and access for AI or REST API clients.
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OnlineWhiteboard.org
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2OnlineWhiteboard.org offers a broad set of whiteboard tools and several export options at no charge. Its key limitation is session persistence: save your work before closing or refreshing the tab.
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SAGE3
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2SAGE3 combines shared visual boards, AI-assisted document work, collaborative Python cells, and self-hosting options.
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Excalidraw
Free plan WebChoose Excalidraw for a web whiteboard with an infinite canvas, real-time link sharing, and a free plan that includes unlimited collaborators.
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Spacedeck Open
by Spacedeck OpenFree plan Self-hostedWebSpacedeck Open provides a self-hosted, media-friendly collaborative canvas with presentation capabilities.
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DrawSplat
Free plan APISelf-hostedWebDrawSplat offers a broad, free toolkit with flexible hosting and storage choices for education.
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OurBoard
Free plan APISelf-hostedWebOurBoard combines a free online whiteboard with structured grouping, automation hooks, and self-hosting. Review its default access and example security settings carefully before deployment.
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myViewBoard
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2myViewBoard combines lesson whiteboarding with classroom resources, file import and export, and several sign-in options.
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Ziteboard
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3Ziteboard combines collaborative drawing with import, export, and presentation uses across a range of settings.
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Groupboard
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5Groupboard offers browser-based shared drawing with chat, persistent content, and self-hosted deployment.
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price
Compare what you can use on a free plan, whether a free trial is available, and the price after any trial. If reading or changing code matters, check the licence for the tool you choose before signing up.
Questions
What is an online whiteboard?
It is a shared digital canvas for drawing, mapping ideas, explaining topics and collaborating.
Can I use an online whiteboard for free?
Yes. Tools on this list offer free plans, including Boardmix, Collaboard, Excalidraw, FigJam, Limnu, Lucidspark and Miro.
Which online whiteboards offer trials?
Excalidraw, Limnu and Miro list 14-day trials. Conceptboard lists a 30-day trial.
What platforms are covered?
Listed tools run on the web, Android, iOS, Windows or macOS; category entries can also provide an API.
How much can paid plans cost?
Listed starting prices range from $3 per user per month for FigJam to $8 per user per month for Miro, with euro-priced plans also listed.
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