AppBreakup
Submit an app

InfiniPaint alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 29, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave InfiniPaint: early version numbers; the web version is flagged as possibly buggy, and android app is still in beta. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces InfiniPaint, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Excalidraw currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1OpenBoard logoOpenBoardOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 461.8
2Microsoft Whiteboard logoMicrosoft WhiteboardFreeNoWeb, Windows, iOS +14 of 457.2
3Krita logoKritaOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +14 of 450.0
  1. OpenBoard logo

    1. OpenBoardTop pick

    Best for: Teachers presenting on classroom interactive displays who want free software

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from InfiniPaint

    Free open-source whiteboard for drawing and teaching on Windows, Mac and Linux.

    Pros

    • Free and open source under GPLv3
    • Runs offline on Windows, macOS and Linux
    • Teaching tools like ruler, compass and protractor

    Cons

    • No cloud collaboration or remote participants
    • Interface looks dated
    • Aimed at in-room presenting rather than teamwork
    Visit OpenBoard Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is OpenBoard a good InfiniPaint alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPLv3
    Checked Oct 29, 2026openboard.ch(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Oct 29, 2026openboard.ch(opens source in a new tab)
    Registration
    Not required
    Checked Oct 29, 2026openboard.ch(opens source in a new tab)
    Maintainer
    Geneva Education Department (DIP)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026openboard.ch(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Microsoft Whiteboard logo

    2. Microsoft Whiteboard

    Best for: Organisations and schools already on Microsoft 365 and Teams

    FreeWeb, Windows, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from InfiniPaint

    Free infinite whiteboard with pen support, built into Microsoft 365 for team sessions.

    Pros

    • No extra cost with Microsoft 365
    • Built into Teams meetings, chats and channels
    • Good pen and touch inking

    Cons

    • Far fewer templates and integrations than Miro
    • Basic facilitation tools
    • Best features tied to work or school accounts
    Visit Microsoft Whiteboard Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Microsoft Whiteboard a good InfiniPaint alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Teams integration
    Meetings, chats and channels
    Checked Oct 29, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI assistant
    Copilot in Whiteboard
    Checked Oct 29, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Room devices
    Microsoft Teams Rooms
    Checked Oct 29, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Education
    Lesson and classroom use
    Checked Oct 29, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Krita logo

    3. Krita

    Best for: Illustrators and concept artists who want a free, full-featured painting app

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, Android

    50.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from InfiniPaint

    Full open-source painting app for when you want more brushes and art tools than a canvas app offers.

    Pros

    • Free and GPL-licensed
    • Excellent brush engines and drawing assistants
    • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux and Android

    Cons

    • Not built for photo editing
    • Can slow down on very large canvases
    • No iPad version
    Visit Krita Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Krita a good InfiniPaint alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free
    Checked Oct 29, 2026krita.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
    Checked Oct 29, 2026krita.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Android
    Google Play builds
    Checked Oct 29, 2026krita.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best InfiniPaint alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Excalidraw logo

Best InfiniPaint alternative for most people

Excalidraw

Free open-source canvas with a hand-drawn style and simple live collaboration in the browser.

OpenBoard logo

Best InfiniPaint alternative for a free option

OpenBoard

Free open-source whiteboard for drawing and teaching on Windows, Mac and Linux.

tldraw logo

Best InfiniPaint alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

tldraw

Polished infinite canvas in the browser with smooth drawing and shapes.

Krita logo

Best InfiniPaint alternative for open source

Krita

Full open-source painting app for when you want more brushes and art tools than a canvas app offers.

Excalidraw logo

Best InfiniPaint alternative for self-hosting

Excalidraw

Free open-source canvas with a hand-drawn style and simple live collaboration in the browser.

OpenBoard logo

Best InfiniPaint alternative for Mac

OpenBoard

Free open-source whiteboard for drawing and teaching on Windows, Mac and Linux.

Microsoft Whiteboard logo

Best InfiniPaint alternative for Windows

Microsoft Whiteboard

Free infinite whiteboard with pen support, built into Microsoft 365 for team sessions.

OpenBoard logo

Best InfiniPaint alternative for Linux

OpenBoard

Free open-source whiteboard for drawing and teaching on Windows, Mac and Linux.

Microsoft Whiteboard logo

Best InfiniPaint alternative for iPhone and Android

Microsoft Whiteboard

Free infinite whiteboard with pen support, built into Microsoft 365 for team sessions.

Excalidraw logo

Best InfiniPaint alternative for working in the browser

Excalidraw

Free open-source canvas with a hand-drawn style and simple live collaboration in the browser.

InfiniPaint alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to InfiniPaint?

Excalidraw ranks first right now. Free open-source canvas with a hand-drawn style and simple live collaboration in the browser. tldraw and OpenBoard follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to InfiniPaint?

Yes. Excalidraw (open source), tldraw (free plan + paid), OpenBoard (open source) and Microsoft Whiteboard (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to InfiniPaint?

Yes: Excalidraw, OpenBoard and Krita. Excalidraw can also be self-hosted.

Which InfiniPaint alternatives work on Linux?

OpenBoard and Krita run on Linux.

Why do people switch from InfiniPaint?

The complaints we hear most: early version numbers; the web version is flagged as possibly buggy; android app is still in beta; lacks the templates and sticky-note workflows of team whiteboards.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces InfiniPaint, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.