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Microsoft Whiteboard alternatives with a Mac app

The Microsoft Whiteboard listing does not include a Mac app. 18 of the 30 other whiteboard and mind map tools in this directory list a Mac app.

Microsoft Whiteboard is free to use. 15 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Microsoft Whiteboard

  1. 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.
    Miro vs Microsoft WhiteboardMiro pricing and details

  2. 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.
    Mural vs Microsoft WhiteboardMural pricing and details

  3. 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.
    FigJam vs Microsoft WhiteboardFigJam pricing and details

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Milanote

    Visual boards for organizing creative projects

    • Milanote starts at $9.99 per person / month, billed annually. Microsoft Whiteboard is free.
    • Only Milanote lists a macOS app.
    • Only Milanote lists a browser extension.
    • Milanote also covers notes, web clipper and mind mapping.
    Milanote pricing and details

  9. Ayoa

    Mind mapping with whiteboards and visual task boards

    • Ayoa starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($155.99 a year). Microsoft Whiteboard is free.
    • Only Ayoa lists a macOS app.
    • Ayoa also covers tasks, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and mind mapping.
    • Microsoft Whiteboard also covers templates.
    Ayoa pricing and details

  10. MindManager

    Mind mapping and diagramming software with Gantt charts

    • MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only). Microsoft Whiteboard is free.
    • Microsoft Whiteboard has a free plan. MindManager does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only MindManager lists a macOS app.
    • MindManager can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    MindManager pricing and details

  11. MindNode

    Mind mapping and outlining app for Apple devices

    • MindNode starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year. Microsoft Whiteboard is free.
    • Only MindNode lists a macOS app.
    • Only Microsoft Whiteboard lists a web app.
    • Only Microsoft Whiteboard lists Windows and Android apps.
    MindNode pricing and details

  12. 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 more that list a Mac app

All 18 in one table

Common questions

Which Microsoft Whiteboard alternatives have a Mac app?

Miro, Mural, FigJam, Whimsical, draw.io, Xmind, tldraw, Milanote and 10 more list a Mac app.

Does Microsoft Whiteboard have a Mac app?

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

Which of these whiteboard and mind map tools are free?

Miro, Mural, FigJam, Whimsical, draw.io, Xmind, tldraw, Milanote and 7 more are free or have a free plan.

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.