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Microsoft Whiteboard alternatives
Microsoft Whiteboard compared with 6 alternatives: Miro, Mural, FigJam, Lucidspark, Excalidraw and 1 more.
Microsoft Whiteboard is free to use. All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft WhiteboardThis tool | Free | Free | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Miro | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Mural | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| FigJam | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Lucidspark | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Excalidraw | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web |
| Stormboard | Free plan · from $8.33/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Microsoft Whiteboard
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Miro
Online whiteboard for team brainstorming, diagrams and planning
- Miro starts at $8 per member / month, billed yearly. Microsoft Whiteboard is free.
- Only Miro lists a macOS app.
- Miro also covers mind mapping and diagrams.
Suits: Remote workshops, retrospectives and brainstorming sessions
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Mural
Online whiteboard with built-in facilitation tools for workshops
- Mural starts at $9.99 per member / month, billed annually. Microsoft Whiteboard is free.
- Only Mural lists a macOS app.
- Mural also covers mind mapping and diagrams.
Suits: Facilitated workshops, retrospectives and design-thinking sessions
- Free plan · from $3/mo
FigJam
Online whiteboard from Figma for brainstorms, diagrams and meetings
- FigJam starts at $3 per Collab seat / month, billed annually. Microsoft Whiteboard is free.
- Only FigJam lists a macOS app.
- FigJam also covers diagrams.
Suits: Teams that already design products in Figma
- Free plan · from $9/mo
Lucidspark
Virtual whiteboard for team brainstorming and workshops
- Lucidspark starts at $9 per month, billed annually. Microsoft Whiteboard is free.
- Only Microsoft Whiteboard lists a Windows app.
- Lucidspark also covers mind mapping.
Suits: Remote and hybrid teams running brainstorms and workshops
- Free plan · from $6/mo
Excalidraw
Open-source whiteboard for hand-drawn style sketches and diagrams
- Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually. Microsoft Whiteboard is free.
- Only Microsoft Whiteboard lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Excalidraw is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Excalidraw also covers diagrams.
- Microsoft Whiteboard also covers templates.
Suits: Quick architecture sketches, wireframes and diagrams
- Free plan · from $8.33/mo
Stormboard
Sticky-note digital whiteboard with built-in reports
- Stormboard starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually ($100 a year). Microsoft Whiteboard is free.
- Stormboard also covers tasks and reports.
Suits: Facilitated workshops that need to end in a written report
Limits worth knowing in Microsoft Whiteboard
- Microsoft lists apps for Windows, iOS, Android and Surface Hub but none for Mac or Linux, where Whiteboard runs in a browser or in Teams.
- Boards made with a personal account are stored in Azure and lack collaborative cursors, the laser pointer, the roster, a recycle bin and retention policies.
- Whiteboard is not sold on its own: work and school use depends on the organization's Microsoft 365 tenant, where an admin can turn it off.
- Copilot features need a separate Microsoft Copilot license.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Microsoft Whiteboard?
The alternatives to Microsoft Whiteboard in this directory are Miro, Mural, FigJam, Lucidspark, Excalidraw and Stormboard. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Microsoft Whiteboard.
Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Whiteboard?
Yes. Miro, Mural, FigJam, Lucidspark, Excalidraw and Stormboard have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Microsoft Whiteboard alternatives work on macOS?
The Microsoft Whiteboard listing does not include a macOS app. Miro, Mural and FigJam list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Microsoft Whiteboard?
Excalidraw is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.