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Educreations alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Educreations alternative is Microsoft Whiteboard (3.4 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Educreations compared with 4 alternatives: Explain Everything, Microsoft Whiteboard, Limnu and Ziteboard.
Educreations has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.25 per month, billed annually ($11.99 billed monthly). All 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| EducreationsThis tool | Free plan · from $8.25/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
| Explain Everything | Free plan · from $7.49/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft Whiteboard | Free | Free | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Limnu | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
| Ziteboard | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Educreations starts at $8.25 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Explain Everything, Microsoft Whiteboard and Limnu.
Ziteboard scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Educreations
Explain Everything
Teaching whiteboard with slides, video recording and collaboration
- Explain Everything starts at $7.49 per month, billed yearly ($9.99 billed monthly).
- Explain Everything also lists an Android app.
- Explain Everything also covers presentations.
- Explain Everything does not cover file sharing, which Educreations does.
Suits: Teachers who build and record lessons on an iPad or in a browser
Microsoft Whiteboard
Free collaborative canvas built into Microsoft 365 and Teams
- Microsoft Whiteboard is free.
- Microsoft Whiteboard also lists Windows and Android apps.
- Microsoft Whiteboard also covers templates.
- Microsoft Whiteboard does not cover screen recording and file sharing, which Educreations does.
Suits: Teams meetings where participants sketch on one shared board
Limnu
Freehand online whiteboard for quick sketching with others
- Limnu starts at $5 per month, billed monthly ($50 billed yearly).
- Limnu does not cover screen recording and file sharing, which Educreations does.
Suits: Quick sketching during video calls
Ziteboard
Lightweight online whiteboard for tutoring and live teamwork
- Ziteboard starts at $9 per month, billed monthly ($85 billed yearly).
- Ziteboard also lists an Android app and a browser extension.
- Ziteboard does not cover screen recording and file sharing, which Educreations does.
Suits: Private tutors and teachers running live lessons
Limits worth knowing in Educreations
- Recording happens in the iPad app; the pricing page lists web only for viewing recordings.
- The free plan keeps a single saved draft and 50 MB of storage.
- Video export and document import need a Pro plan.
- Pro Classroom covers 40 students; further student upgrades are bought at checkout.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Educreations?
The alternatives to Educreations in this directory are Explain Everything, Microsoft Whiteboard, Limnu and Ziteboard. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Educreations.
Is there a free alternative to Educreations?
Yes. Microsoft Whiteboard is free to use. Explain Everything, Limnu and Ziteboard have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Educreations alternatives work on Windows?
The Educreations listing does not include a Windows app. Microsoft Whiteboard lists one.
Which Educreations alternatives work on Android?
The Educreations listing does not include an Android app. Explain Everything, Microsoft Whiteboard and Ziteboard list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.