Free Microsoft Whiteboard Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Microsoft Whiteboard for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best free Windows alternative is draw.io, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Microsoft Whiteboard and 19 are free and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Windows alternatives to Microsoft Whiteboard are AFFiNE, Xournal++, Miro and OpenBoard Whiteboard.

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Microsoft Whiteboard alternatives are mainly Whiteboards, but if you're looking for Note-taking Tools or Digital Painting Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows + Free, Team Collaboration, Note-taking, Android, Linux and Mac. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Microsoft Whiteboard.
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  1. draw.io icon

    draw.io

     1055 likes

    Feature-rich diagram editor offering privacy-focused, ad-free experience with real-time collaboration, offline usage, dark mode, and cloud storage support. No registration required and compatible with various diagram formats, it excels in simplicity by not tracking user data.

    163 draw.io alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Notion
    • Self-Hosted
    • Nextcloud
    • Microsoft SharePoint
    • Flathub
    • Microsoft OneDrive
    • PortableApps.com
    • Google Drive
    • Google Docs
    • Microsoft Teams
    • Google Slides
    • Flatpak
    • Google Sheets
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Use the diagram editor in dark mode. Go to app.diagrams.net/?splash=0&ui=dark
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  2. AFFiNE icon

    AFFiNE

     126 likes

    Open-source, privacy-focused workspace combining note-taking, project and task management, Kanban board, interactive whiteboard, Pomodoro timer, Markdown support, offline access, real-time team collaboration with @mentions, goal tracking, subtasks, and customizable features.

    213 AFFiNE alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • SG flagSingapore
    AFFiNE screenshot 1
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  4. Xournal++ icon

    Xournal++

     199 likes

    Handwritten note-taking and PDF annotation using pen input and pressure sensitivity, shape drawing, customizable toolbar layouts, image insertion, audio recording, multi-language options, LaTeX integration, and complete export in PDF or PNG formats across all platforms.

    74 Xournal++ alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Global
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    Miro icon
    Miro

    A secure collaboration platform for distributed teams offering real-time and asynchronous capabilities, infinite canvas, integrations with major tools like Google Suite, Slack, and Dropbox, and features for enhanced product devel...

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    Miro

     128 likes

    A secure collaboration platform for distributed teams offering real-time and asynchronous capabilities, infinite canvas, integrations with major tools like Google Suite, Slack, and Dropbox, and features for enhanced product development and design workflows.

    144 Miro alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • US flagUnited States
    Miro screenshot 1
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  7. OpenBoard Whiteboard icon

    OpenBoard Whiteboard

     73 likes

    OpenBoard is a cross-platform (Linux / Windows / macOS) interactive whiteboard application. It is currently maintained by the Education Department (DIP) of the Canton of Geneva in Switzerland.

    106 OpenBoard Whiteboard alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    OpenBoard Whiteboard screenshot 1
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  9. Linwood Butterfly icon

    Linwood Butterfly

     44 likes

    Butterfly is a note-taking app where your ideas come first. You can paint, add texts, and export them easily on every device. This app works on android, windows, linux, and in the web.

    59 Linwood Butterfly alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • AltStore
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Linux Mobile
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Linwood Butterfly screenshot 1
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  10. Concepts icon

    Concepts

     34 likes

    Concepts is the digital design sketchbook of the future. It’s powerful, flexible and smart, so you can go from quick sketches to beautiful and precise illustrations in a single app. Enhance your creative capabilities with our infinite canvas, flexible multi-touch shape guides...

    52 Concepts alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
    Concepts screenshot 1
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  11. Lorien icon

    Lorien

     15 likes

    Lorien is an infinite canvas drawing/note-taking app that is focused on performance, small savefiles and simplicity. It's not based on bitmap images like Krita, Gimp or Photoshop; it rather saves brush strokes as a collection of points and renders them at runtime (kind of...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Lorien screenshot 1
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  12. Drawboard PDF icon

    Drawboard PDF

     15 likes

    The top AEC PDF app to markup and manage drawings and documents. Ideal for replacing pen and paper, avoid printing documents again by using our intuitive feature set that makes marking up a PDF easy. Open or create a new PDF, markup using our extensive array of tools, then save...

    76 Drawboard PDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • AU flagAustralia
    Drawboard PDF screenshot 1
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    SpeedyNote

     3 likes

    SpeedyNote is a fast, open-source note-taking application designed for stylus users who need iPad-quality annotation on budget hardware. Built with native C++ and Qt, it delivers 360Hz stylus input on hardware as modest as an Intel Celeron N4000 at 1.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • iPad
    SpeedyNote screenshot 1
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  14. Markerpad icon

    Markerpad

     2 likes

    Unleash your ideas with Markerpad, the intuitive digital scratchpad designed for thinkers, problem solvers, and creators. Whether you're brainstorming mind maps, preparing new diagrams, or writing unstructured notes, Markerpad gives you the space and tools to bring your...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • CA flagCanada
    Markerpad screenshot 1
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  15. Vani icon

    Vani

     3 likes

    Vani is an intelligent visual collaboration platform where teams create, meet, and work together over a shared infinite canvas.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • IN flagIndia
    Collaborate with teammates, just like in real life
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