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Limnu alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Limnu alternative for most people is Miro (3.0 GPA), first in our ranking of whiteboard and mind map tools. The best free one is Microsoft Whiteboard (3.4 GPA).

Limnu compared with 7 alternatives: Excalidraw, Microsoft Whiteboard, Ziteboard, Whiteboard Fox, Miro and 2 more.

Limnu has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per month, billed monthly ($50 billed yearly). All 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
LimnuThis toolFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, iOS
ExcalidrawFree plan · from $6/moYesWeb
Microsoft WhiteboardFreeFreeWeb, Windows, iOS, Android
ZiteboardFree plan · from $9/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Whiteboard FoxFree plan · from $7.90/moYesWeb
MiroFree plan · from $8/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
OpenBoardFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
SMART NotebookFreeFreemacOS, Windows

Price against what you get

Limnu starts at $5 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 7 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Microsoft Whiteboard.

Excalidraw and Miro score higher without starting lower. OpenBoard and SMART Notebook start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$2$5$10$20$50More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessLimnuExcalidrawMicrosoft WhiteboardZiteboardWhiteboard FoxMiroOpenBoardSMART Notebook

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of whiteboard and mind map tools, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Limnu

  1. Excalidraw

    Open-source whiteboard for hand-drawn style sketches and diagrams

    • Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Excalidraw lists no iOS app, which Limnu has.
    • Excalidraw is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Excalidraw also covers diagrams.

    Suits: Quick architecture sketches, wireframes and diagrams

    Excalidraw vs LimnuExcalidraw pricing and details

  2. 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.

    Suits: Teams meetings where participants sketch on one shared board

    Microsoft Whiteboard vs LimnuMicrosoft Whiteboard pricing and details

  3. 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.

    Suits: Private tutors and teachers running live lessons

    Ziteboard vs LimnuZiteboard pricing and details

  4. Whiteboard Fox

    Shared online whiteboard that works in any modern browser

    • Whiteboard Fox starts at $7.90 per month.
    • Whiteboard Fox lists no iOS app, which Limnu has.

    Suits: Quick shared sketches with no software to install

    Whiteboard Fox vs LimnuWhiteboard Fox pricing and details

  5. Miro

    Online whiteboard for team brainstorming, diagrams and planning

    • Miro starts at $8 per member / month, billed yearly.
    • Miro also lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
    • Miro also covers templates, mind mapping and diagrams.

    Suits: Remote workshops, retrospectives and brainstorming sessions

    Miro vs LimnuMiro pricing and details

  6. OpenBoard

    Free open-source interactive whiteboard software for classrooms

    • OpenBoard is free.
    • OpenBoard also lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • OpenBoard lists no web app and iOS app, which Limnu has.
    • OpenBoard is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: Teachers who want a free lesson-delivery whiteboard

    OpenBoard vs LimnuOpenBoard pricing and details

  7. SMART Notebook

    Lesson-building software for SMART Board classroom displays

    • SMART Notebook is free.
    • SMART Notebook also lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • SMART Notebook lists no web app and iOS app, which Limnu has.
    • SMART Notebook also covers presentations.

    Suits: Schools that already own SMART Board displays

    SMART Notebook vs LimnuSMART Notebook pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Limnu

  • Exports are of the area visible in the viewport, like a screenshot, not the whole board.
  • Team security controls and admin controls are on the Team plan; the Free plan has limited ones.
  • Limnu lists a browser and an iOS app; no Android or desktop app appears on the pages we read.
  • The Slack integration is described as being upgraded and not currently available.
Limnu pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Limnu?

The alternatives to Limnu in this directory are Excalidraw, Microsoft Whiteboard, Ziteboard, Whiteboard Fox, Miro, OpenBoard and SMART Notebook. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Limnu.

Is there a free alternative to Limnu?

Yes. Microsoft Whiteboard, OpenBoard and SMART Notebook are free to use. Excalidraw, Ziteboard, Whiteboard Fox and Miro have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Limnu alternatives work on Windows?

The Limnu listing does not include a Windows app. Microsoft Whiteboard, Miro, OpenBoard and SMART Notebook list one.

Which Limnu alternatives work on macOS?

The Limnu listing does not include a macOS app. Miro, OpenBoard and SMART Notebook list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Limnu?

Excalidraw and OpenBoard are described as open source on their own sites.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.