Side by side
IdeaFlip vs OurBoard
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 Web
IdeaFlip combines sticky-note collaboration, workshop templates, guest participation, and voting in a web workspace. Its free tier covers small use, while paid plans expand guests, drop-in access, and enterprise controls.
Visit IdeaFlip Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
OurBoard combines a free online whiteboard with structured grouping, automation hooks, and self-hosting. Review its default access and example security settings carefully before deployment.
Visit OurBoardThe facts
| IdeaFlip | OurBoard | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic (Team): $12 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ideaflip.com | ourboard.io |
| On online whiteboard tools | #33 of 56 | #29 of 56 |
IdeaFlip: what it does well
- Infinite canvas
- Real-time remote collaboration
- Workshop templates
- CSV import and PNG/PDF export
- Free Personal plan
What to know first
- Requires internet connection
- No mobile app
- No diagramming tools
- Personal limited to three boards
OurBoard: what it does well
- Includes notes, images, links, lines, and connections
- Areas can move and clone grouped items
- API supports JSON, hierarchical data, and CSV
- GitHub Issues webhook adds board notes
- Docker deployment supports self-hosting
What to know first
- Boards are public by link by default
- Collaborative editing is experimental
- Example Docker setup lacks authentication
- Guide may be incomplete or outdated
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