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Whiteboard Fox alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Whiteboard Fox 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).
Whiteboard Fox compared with 5 alternatives: Excalidraw, Limnu, Ziteboard, Miro and Microsoft Whiteboard.
Whiteboard Fox has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.90 per month. All 5 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
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteboard FoxThis tool | Free plan · from $7.90/mo | Yes | Web |
| Excalidraw | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web |
| Limnu | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
| Ziteboard | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Miro | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft Whiteboard | Free | Free | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Whiteboard Fox starts at $7.90 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Excalidraw, Limnu and Microsoft Whiteboard.
Ziteboard and Miro 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 Whiteboard Fox
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 also covers diagrams.
Suits: Quick architecture sketches, wireframes and diagrams
Limnu
Freehand online whiteboard for quick sketching with others
- Limnu starts at $5 per month, billed monthly ($50 billed yearly).
- Limnu also lists an iOS app.
Suits: Quick sketching during video calls
Ziteboard
Lightweight online whiteboard for tutoring and live teamwork
- Ziteboard starts at $9 per month, billed monthly ($85 billed yearly).
- Ziteboard also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
Suits: Private tutors and teachers running live lessons
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, mind mapping and diagrams.
Suits: Remote workshops, retrospectives and brainstorming sessions
Microsoft Whiteboard
Free collaborative canvas built into Microsoft 365 and Teams
- Microsoft Whiteboard is free.
- Microsoft Whiteboard also lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Microsoft Whiteboard also covers templates.
Suits: Teams meetings where participants sketch on one shared board
Limits worth knowing in Whiteboard Fox
- Whiteboards on the free Personal plan expire after 14 days.
- The Team plan has an 8-user minimum and is charged annually.
- No native desktop or mobile apps are listed; it runs in the browser.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Whiteboard Fox?
The alternatives to Whiteboard Fox in this directory are Excalidraw, Limnu, Ziteboard, Miro and Microsoft Whiteboard. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Whiteboard Fox.
Is there a free alternative to Whiteboard Fox?
Yes. Microsoft Whiteboard is free to use. Excalidraw, Limnu, Ziteboard and Miro have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Whiteboard Fox alternatives work on Windows?
The Whiteboard Fox listing does not include a Windows app. Miro and Microsoft Whiteboard list one.
Which Whiteboard Fox alternatives work on macOS?
The Whiteboard Fox listing does not include a macOS app. Miro lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Whiteboard Fox?
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 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.