Microsoft Whiteboard alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Microsoft Whiteboard: far fewer templates and integrations than Miro, and basic facilitation tools. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Microsoft Whiteboard, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Miro currently ranks first.
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Best Microsoft Whiteboard alternative for most people
MiroMuch deeper templates and integrations, and a Teams app too.
Best Microsoft Whiteboard alternative for a free option
OpenBoardFree open-source interactive whiteboard for classroom displays.
Best Microsoft Whiteboard alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
MuralStrong Microsoft partnership with far better facilitation tools.
Best Microsoft Whiteboard alternative for open source
OpenBoardFree open-source interactive whiteboard for classroom displays.
Best Microsoft Whiteboard alternative for Mac
FigJamFriendlier collaborative board for product teams.
Best Microsoft Whiteboard alternative for Windows
MiroMuch deeper templates and integrations, and a Teams app too.
Best Microsoft Whiteboard alternative for Linux
OpenBoardFree open-source interactive whiteboard for classroom displays.
Best Microsoft Whiteboard alternative for iPhone and Android
Explain EverythingWhiteboard lessons with recording, aimed at teachers.
Best Microsoft Whiteboard alternative for working in the browser
MiroMuch deeper templates and integrations, and a Teams app too.
Microsoft Whiteboard alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Microsoft Whiteboard?
Miro ranks first right now. Much deeper templates and integrations, and a Teams app too. Mural and FigJam follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Whiteboard?
Yes. Miro (free plan + paid), Mural (free plan + paid), FigJam (free plan + paid) and Explain Everything (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Microsoft Whiteboard?
Yes: OpenBoard.
Which Microsoft Whiteboard alternatives work on Linux?
OpenBoard runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Microsoft Whiteboard?
The complaints we hear most: far fewer templates and integrations than Miro; basic facilitation tools; best features tied to work or school accounts.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Microsoft Whiteboard, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.