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Ziteboard alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Ziteboard: few features beyond drawing and chat, and free plan limits boards and data. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Ziteboard, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Explain Everything currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Explain Everything logoExplain EverythingFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 566.5
2Limnu logoLimnuFree plan + paidNoWeb4 of 462.6
3tldraw logotldrawFree plan + paidNoWeb4 of 459.6
4WBO logoWBOOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 457.2
5Microsoft Whiteboard logoMicrosoft WhiteboardFreeNoWeb, Windows, iOS +14 of 455.3
  1. Explain Everything logo

    1. Explain EverythingTop pick

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

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Ziteboard

    Whiteboard lessons with recording and classroom management.

    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 ×0.3100
    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 Explain Everything a good Ziteboard 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)
  2. Limnu logo

    2. Limnu

    Best for: Remote teams and teachers who want a natural marker-board feel for sketching

    Free plan + paidWeb

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Ziteboard

    A realistic-feeling marker board with video calling built in.

    Pros

    • Very natural marker-style drawing
    • Built-in video calling while drawing
    • Low prices for individuals

    Cons

    • Free plan is limited after the 14-day trial
    • No templates or workshop tools
    • Slow pace of new features
    Visit Limnu 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 Limnu a good Ziteboard alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free trial
    14 days of paid features
    Checked Oct 25, 2026limnu.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    $5/month or $50/year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026limnu.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team price
    $8 per team member/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026limnu.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Video calling
    Unlimited on Pro
    Checked Oct 25, 2026limnu.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. tldraw logo

    3. tldraw

    Best for: People who want a fast free sketching canvas, and developers embedding a whiteboard

    Free plan + paidWeb

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Ziteboard

    A free, fast canvas with real-time collaboration and no sign-up.

    Pros

    • Fast, smooth drawing in the browser
    • Free to use with real-time collaboration
    • Popular SDK for building custom canvases

    Cons

    • SDK licence is source-available, not open source
    • Commercial SDK use needs a paid licence
    • No workshop templates or facilitation tools
    Visit tldraw 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 tldraw a good Ziteboard alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    SDK trial
    100 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tldraw.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Hobby licence
    Free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tldraw.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Commercial licence
    Required for production
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tldraw.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosted multiplayer
    Starter kit available
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tldraw.dev(opens source in a new tab)
  4. WBO logo

    4. WBO

    Best for: Teachers, tinkerers and teams wanting a free shared drawing board they can self-host

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Ziteboard

    Free open-source board you can self-host for classes.

    Pros

    • Free with no account needed
    • Open source and easy to self-host
    • Real-time drawing with link sharing

    Cons

    • Very basic tools, no sticky notes or templates
    • Anyone with the link can edit
    • No integrations
    Visit WBO 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 WBO a good Ziteboard alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Open source
    Yes, free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wbo.ophir.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Storage
    Boards saved on the server
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wbo.ophir.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Private boards
    Link-only random names
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wbo.ophir.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Microsoft Whiteboard logo

    5. Microsoft Whiteboard

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

    FreeWeb, Windows, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Ziteboard

    Free for schools on Microsoft 365, with Teams integration.

    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 ×0.363
    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 Microsoft Whiteboard a good Ziteboard 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)

The best Ziteboard alternative for…

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

Explain Everything logo

Best Ziteboard alternative for most people

Explain Everything

Whiteboard lessons with recording and classroom management.

WBO logo

Best Ziteboard alternative for a free option

WBO

Free open-source board you can self-host for classes.

Limnu logo

Best Ziteboard alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Limnu

A realistic-feeling marker board with video calling built in.

WBO logo

Best Ziteboard alternative for open source

WBO

Free open-source board you can self-host for classes.

WBO logo

Best Ziteboard alternative for self-hosting

WBO

Free open-source board you can self-host for classes.

Microsoft Whiteboard logo

Best Ziteboard alternative for Windows

Microsoft Whiteboard

Free for schools on Microsoft 365, with Teams integration.

Explain Everything logo

Best Ziteboard alternative for iPhone and Android

Explain Everything

Whiteboard lessons with recording and classroom management.

tldraw logo

Best Ziteboard alternative for working in the browser

tldraw

A free, fast canvas with real-time collaboration and no sign-up.

Ziteboard alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Ziteboard?

Explain Everything ranks first right now. Whiteboard lessons with recording and classroom management. Limnu and tldraw follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Ziteboard?

Yes. Explain Everything (free plan + paid), Limnu (free plan + paid), tldraw (free plan + paid) and WBO (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Ziteboard?

Yes: WBO. WBO can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Ziteboard?

The complaints we hear most: few features beyond drawing and chat; free plan limits boards and data; dated interface.

How is this list ranked?

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