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Microsoft Whiteboard alternatives with a Linux app

The Microsoft Whiteboard listing does not include a Linux app. 7 of the 30 other whiteboard and mind map tools in this directory list a Linux app.

Microsoft Whiteboard is free to use. All of them are free or have a free plan.

7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Microsoft Whiteboard

  1. Whimsical

    Whiteboard for flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps and docs

    • Whimsical starts at $10 per editor / month, billed annually ($120 a year). Microsoft Whiteboard is free.
    • Only Whimsical lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Microsoft Whiteboard lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Whimsical also covers documents, mind mapping and diagrams.
    Whimsical pricing and details

  2. draw.io

    Free diagram editor that saves files to storage you choose

    • draw.io is free. Microsoft Whiteboard is free.
    • Only draw.io lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Microsoft Whiteboard lists iOS and Android apps.
    • draw.io is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    draw.io pricing and details

  3. Xmind

    Mind mapping app with AI, Gantt charts and a presentation mode

    • Xmind starts at $4.92 per month, billed yearly ($59 a year). Microsoft Whiteboard is free.
    • Only Xmind lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Xmind also covers Gantt & timelines, mind mapping and presentations.
    • Microsoft Whiteboard also covers whiteboard.
    Xmind pricing and details

  4. tldraw

    Free online whiteboard with a local desktop app

    • tldraw is free. Microsoft Whiteboard is free.
    • Only tldraw lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Microsoft Whiteboard lists iOS and Android apps.
    • tldraw also covers diagrams.
    tldraw pricing and details

  5. Mindomo

    Mind maps, outlines and Gantt charts with real-time editing

    • Mindomo starts at $7 per month, prepaid yearly. Microsoft Whiteboard is free.
    • Only Mindomo lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Mindomo lists a browser extension.
    • Mindomo also covers tasks, Gantt & timelines and mind mapping.
    Mindomo pricing and details

  6. Kinopio

    Freeform canvas for notes, mind maps and moodboards

    • Kinopio starts at $8 per month, or $80 per year. Microsoft Whiteboard is free.
    • Only Kinopio lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Kinopio lists a browser extension.
    • Only Microsoft Whiteboard lists an Android app.
    Kinopio pricing and details

  7. Freeplane

    Free, open source mind mapping app for the desktop

    • Freeplane is free. Microsoft Whiteboard is free.
    • Only Freeplane lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Microsoft Whiteboard lists a web app.
    • Only Microsoft Whiteboard lists iOS and Android apps.
    Freeplane pricing and details

Common questions

Which Microsoft Whiteboard alternatives have a Linux app?

Whimsical, draw.io, Xmind, tldraw, Mindomo, Kinopio and Freeplane list a Linux app.

Does Microsoft Whiteboard have a Linux app?

The Microsoft Whiteboard listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, Windows, iOS and Android.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Microsoft Whiteboard: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.