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Google Jamboard alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Google Jamboard: discontinued: Jams can no longer be created or edited, and hardware no longer receives updates. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Google Jamboard, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. FigJam currently ranks first.

Google Jamboard has been discontinued. Google ended Jamboard in 2024: since October 1, 2024 Jams can no longer be created or edited, and the device is end of life.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1FigJam logoFigJamFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +15 of 566.5
2Miro logoMiroFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +25 of 562.6
3Lucidspark logoLucidsparkFree plan + paidNoWeb4 of 459.6
4Microsoft Whiteboard logoMicrosoft WhiteboardFreeNoWeb, Windows, iOS +14 of 457.2
5Padlet logoPadletFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 455.3
6Explain Everything logoExplain EverythingFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 553.6
  1. FigJam logo

    1. FigJamTop pick

    Best for: Product and design teams already using Figma who want a friendly shared whiteboard

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Jamboard

    Friendly sticky-note boards and free for education, a close match for Jamboard's style.

    Pros

    • Included with Figma seats; cheap Collab seat for others
    • Approachable, playful interface
    • Works directly with Figma design files

    Cons

    • Lighter facilitation tools than Miro or Mural
    • No Android app
    • Best value depends on already using Figma
    Visit FigJam Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 FigJam a good Google Jamboard alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Included with Figma
    All seats on every plan
    Checked Oct 25, 2026figma.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Collab seat
    $3/month (Professional)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026figma.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Starter, limited access
    Checked Oct 25, 2026figma.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open sessions
    Guests join for 24 hours
    Checked Oct 25, 2026figma.com(opens source in a new tab)
    iPad app
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026help.figma.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Miro logo

    2. Miro

    Best for: Teams running workshops and planning sessions that need the broadest template and integration library

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Jamboard

    Full-featured whiteboard with Google Workspace integration.

    Pros

    • Huge template library and facilitation tools
    • Integrates with most work tools
    • Apps on every desktop and mobile platform

    Cons

    • Free plan limits you to three editable boards
    • Busy interface with many features
    • Per-member pricing adds up for large teams
    Visit Miro Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Miro a good Google Jamboard alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    3 editable boards
    Checked Oct 25, 2026miro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starter price
    $8 per member/month, billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026miro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business price
    $20 per member/month, billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026miro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop apps
    Mac and Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026miro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile apps
    iOS and Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026miro.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Lucidspark logo

    3. Lucidspark

    Best for: Teams already using Lucidchart who want brainstorming boards in the same workspace

    Free plan + paidWeb

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Jamboard

    Integrates with Google Workspace and pairs with Lucidchart.

    Pros

    • Shares a workspace with Lucidchart diagrams
    • Good facilitation and agile templates
    • Lucid Cards sync ideas into task tools

    Cons

    • Free plan has very few editable boards
    • Lucidchart and Lucidspark are licensed separately
    • Smaller community and template library than Miro
    Visit Lucidspark Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    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 Lucidspark a good Google Jamboard alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Developer
    Lucid Software
    Checked Oct 25, 2026lucid.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Company founded
    2010
    Checked Oct 25, 2026lucid.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Agile features
    Templates, timelines, Lucid Cards
    Checked Oct 25, 2026lucid.co(opens source in a new tab)
    AI
    Brainstorm and sort ideas
    Checked Oct 25, 2026lucid.co(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Microsoft Whiteboard logo

    4. Microsoft Whiteboard

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

    FreeWeb, Windows, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Jamboard

    Free with Microsoft accounts for schools moving to Microsoft 365.

    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 Google Jamboard alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Teams integration
    Meetings, chats and channels
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI assistant
    Copilot in Whiteboard
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Room devices
    Microsoft Teams Rooms
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Education
    Lesson and classroom use
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Padlet logo

    5. Padlet

    Best for: Teachers and groups collecting posts, media and feedback on a shared board

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Jamboard

    Simple shared boards popular with teachers.

    Pros

    • Very easy for contributors to post
    • Many layouts, from walls to maps and timelines
    • Moderation and safety tools for schools

    Cons

    • Free plan limits the number of padlets
    • Not suited to detailed diagrams
    • Fewer facilitation tools than workshop boards
    Visit Padlet Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 Padlet a good Google Jamboard alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    $0, no credit card
    Checked Oct 25, 2026padlet.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platinum price
    $15/month or $120/year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026padlet.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Classroom plan
    $160/year for 2 teachers
    Checked Oct 25, 2026padlet.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    40 million
    Checked Oct 25, 2026padlet.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Explain Everything logo

    6. Explain Everything

    Best for: Teachers who create interactive lessons and recorded video explanations

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Jamboard

    Whiteboard lessons for classrooms with recording.

    Pros

    • Records whiteboard lessons as videos
    • Real-time collaboration with students
    • Runs on iPad, Chromebook, Android and web

    Cons

    • Free plan allows only a few projects
    • Built for education, not business workshops
    • School features require a custom plan
    Visit Explain Everything Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    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 Explain Everything a good Google Jamboard alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 3 projects
    Checked Oct 25, 2026explaineverything.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Advanced price
    $69 USD per year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026explaineverything.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    iPad, iPhone, Chromebook, Android, web
    Checked Oct 25, 2026explaineverything.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Promethean
    Checked Oct 25, 2026explaineverything.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Downloads
    24 million+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026explaineverything.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Google Jamboard alternative for…

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

FigJam logo

Best Google Jamboard alternative for most people

FigJam

Friendly sticky-note boards and free for education, a close match for Jamboard's style.

Microsoft Whiteboard logo

Best Google Jamboard alternative for a free option

Microsoft Whiteboard

Free with Microsoft accounts for schools moving to Microsoft 365.

Miro logo

Best Google Jamboard alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Miro

Full-featured whiteboard with Google Workspace integration.

FigJam logo

Best Google Jamboard alternative for Mac

FigJam

Friendly sticky-note boards and free for education, a close match for Jamboard's style.

FigJam logo

Best Google Jamboard alternative for Windows

FigJam

Friendly sticky-note boards and free for education, a close match for Jamboard's style.

Padlet logo

Best Google Jamboard alternative for iPhone and Android

Padlet

Simple shared boards popular with teachers.

Lucidspark logo

Best Google Jamboard alternative for working in the browser

Lucidspark

Integrates with Google Workspace and pairs with Lucidchart.

Google Jamboard alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Google Jamboard?

FigJam ranks first right now. Friendly sticky-note boards and free for education, a close match for Jamboard's style. Miro and Lucidspark follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Google Jamboard?

Yes. FigJam (free plan + paid), Miro (free plan + paid), Lucidspark (free plan + paid) 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 Google Jamboard?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Google Jamboard?

The complaints we hear most: discontinued: Jams can no longer be created or edited; hardware no longer receives updates.

How is this list ranked?

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