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Spacedeck Open vs Ziteboard

Both stand on online whiteboards. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Spacedeck Open

Free plan Self-hostedWeb

Spacedeck Open provides a self-hosted, media-friendly collaborative canvas with presentation capabilities. Its open-source deployment model suits users comfortable managing the listed software requirements.

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Ziteboard

Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3

Ziteboard combines collaborative drawing with import, export, and presentation uses across a range of settings. The free tier has a three-owned-board cap, while Pro plans add broader board, traffic, and import allowances.

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The facts

	Spacedeck Open	Ziteboard
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Self-hosted, Web	Android, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Annual Pro: $85 a year
Plans published	1	5
Maker	Spacedeck Open	Not published
Website	github.com	ziteboard.com
On online whiteboards	#20 of 58	#24 of 58

Spacedeck Open: what it does well

Free and open source under AGPLv3
Supports virtually unlimited-size Spaces
Collaborates in real time
Accepts image, video, and audio media
Offers local or self-hosted deployment

What to know first

Export functionality is currently being fixed
Requires Node.js 18.x and Graphicsmagick
Optional media tools may be needed
GitHub lists no releases

Ziteboard: what it does well

Infinite zoomable canvas with vector graphics
Imports images and PDF pages; exports PNG, SVG, or PDF
Unlimited shared boards and collaborators on Starter
Pro includes Math Tools
White-label service and JSON API are available

What to know first

Starter limits users to three owned boards
Starter has limited data traffic
Starter offers three basic colors
Audio and video chat is one-to-one only

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