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Creately vs Groupboard
Both stand on online whiteboard tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+3
Creately combines visual planning and diagramming with real-time collaboration, templates, and role-based sharing. The free plan has clear canvas and import limits, while the listed paid amounts are not exposed beyond the $5/mo (annual) starting note.
Visit Creately Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5
Groupboard offers browser-based shared drawing with chat, persistent content, and self-hosted deployment. The free tier has user and storage limits, while embedding and API controls require a paid hosted plan.
Visit GroupboardThe facts
| Creately | Groupboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Business: $89 a month | Hosted Groupboard 15-user: $9.99 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 7 |
| Maker | Creately | Not published |
| Website | creately.com | groupboard.com |
| On online whiteboard tools | #6 of 56 | #10 of 56 |
Creately: what it does well
- Infinite canvas supports several visual workflows
- Real-time editing includes comments and tasks
- Free plan includes unlimited canvases and collaborators
- On-Prem offers self-hosted deployment
What to know first
- Free canvases are limited to 45 items
- Free plan includes one folder and two imports
- SVG and PDF exports require premium plans
Groupboard: what it does well
- Board contents persist after users log off
- Works in HTML5 browsers without plugins or downloads
- Supports graphics tablets such as Wacom and Huion
- Offers self-hosted versions
- Interface is translated into 11 listed languages
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to five users per board
- Free plan includes ads and limited support
- Hosted plans start at $9.99/mo
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