Alternatives · Whiteboards
Sketchboard alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Sketchboard alternative for most people is Miro (3.0 GPA), first in our ranking of whiteboard and mind map tools. It's also the best free one.
Sketchboard compared with 5 alternatives: Miro, Mural, Lucidspark, Whimsical and Excalidraw.
Sketchboard has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6 per month for 1 editor, billed monthly ($60 billed yearly). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SketchboardThis tool | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web |
| 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 |
| Lucidspark | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Whimsical | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Excalidraw | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Sketchboard starts at $6 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Miro and Mural score 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 Sketchboard
Miro
Online whiteboard for team brainstorming, diagrams and planning
- Miro starts at $8 per member / month, billed yearly.
- Miro also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Miro also covers templates.
Suits: Remote workshops, retrospectives and brainstorming sessions
Mural
Online whiteboard with built-in facilitation tools for workshops
- Mural starts at $9.99 per member / month, billed annually.
- Mural also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Mural also covers templates.
Suits: Facilitated workshops, retrospectives and design-thinking sessions
Lucidspark
Virtual whiteboard for team brainstorming and workshops
- Lucidspark starts at $9 per month, billed annually.
- Lucidspark also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Lucidspark also covers templates.
- Lucidspark does not cover diagrams, which Sketchboard does.
Suits: Remote and hybrid teams running brainstorms and workshops
Whimsical
Whiteboard for flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps and docs
- Whimsical starts at $10 per editor / month, billed annually ($120 a year).
- Whimsical also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Whimsical also covers templates and documents.
Suits: Product teams sketching flows, wireframes and specs in one place
Excalidraw
Open-source whiteboard for hand-drawn style sketches and diagrams
- Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
- Excalidraw is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Excalidraw does not cover mind mapping, which Sketchboard does.
Suits: Quick architecture sketches, wireframes and diagrams
Limits worth knowing in Sketchboard
- The free plan stops at 3 editable boards and 5 users.
- Plans are priced by editor; extra editors cost $5 or $6 a month each.
- SSO and team-level access rights are on Business only.
- Yearly billing includes two months free compared with monthly billing.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Sketchboard?
The alternatives to Sketchboard in this directory are Miro, Mural, Lucidspark, Whimsical and Excalidraw. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Sketchboard.
Is there a free alternative to Sketchboard?
Yes. Miro, Mural, Lucidspark, Whimsical and Excalidraw have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Sketchboard alternatives work on Windows?
The Sketchboard listing does not include a Windows app. Miro, Mural and Whimsical list one.
Which Sketchboard alternatives work on macOS?
The Sketchboard listing does not include a macOS app. Miro, Mural and Whimsical list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Sketchboard?
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 Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.