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Ziteboard alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Ziteboard alternative is Microsoft Whiteboard (3.4 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Ziteboard compared with 7 alternatives: Limnu, Whiteboard Fox, Excalidraw, Microsoft Whiteboard, tldraw and 2 more.
Ziteboard has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9 per month, billed monthly ($85 billed yearly). All 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZiteboardThis tool | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Limnu | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
| Whiteboard Fox | Free plan · from $7.90/mo | Yes | Web |
| Excalidraw | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web |
| Microsoft Whiteboard | Free | Free | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| tldraw | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| OpenBoard | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| SMART Notebook | Free | Free | macOS, Windows |
Price against what you get
Ziteboard starts at $9 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 7 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Excalidraw, Microsoft Whiteboard and tldraw.
Limnu, Whiteboard Fox, OpenBoard and SMART Notebook start lower without scoring higher.
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 Ziteboard
Limnu
Freehand online whiteboard for quick sketching with others
- Limnu starts at $5 per month, billed monthly ($50 billed yearly).
- Limnu lists no Android app and browser extension, which Ziteboard has.
Suits: Quick sketching during video calls
Whiteboard Fox
Shared online whiteboard that works in any modern browser
- Whiteboard Fox starts at $7.90 per month.
- Whiteboard Fox lists no iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which Ziteboard has.
Suits: Quick shared sketches with no software to install
Excalidraw
Open-source whiteboard for hand-drawn style sketches and diagrams
- Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
- Excalidraw lists no iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which Ziteboard has.
- 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
Microsoft Whiteboard
Free collaborative canvas built into Microsoft 365 and Teams
- Microsoft Whiteboard is free.
- Microsoft Whiteboard also lists a Windows app.
- Microsoft Whiteboard lists no browser extension, which Ziteboard has.
- Microsoft Whiteboard also covers templates.
Suits: Teams meetings where participants sketch on one shared board
tldraw
Free online whiteboard with a local desktop app
- tldraw is free.
- tldraw also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- tldraw lists no iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which Ziteboard has.
- tldraw also covers diagrams.
Suits: Quick sketches and diagrams without creating an account
OpenBoard
Free open-source interactive whiteboard software for classrooms
- OpenBoard is free.
- OpenBoard also lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- OpenBoard lists no web app, iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which Ziteboard has.
- OpenBoard is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Teachers who want a free lesson-delivery whiteboard
SMART Notebook
Lesson-building software for SMART Board classroom displays
- SMART Notebook is free.
- SMART Notebook also lists Windows and macOS apps.
- SMART Notebook lists no web app, iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which Ziteboard has.
- SMART Notebook also covers presentations.
Suits: Schools that already own SMART Board displays
Limits worth knowing in Ziteboard
- The Starter plan allows 3 owned boards, public boards only, and limits data traffic unless a Pro user is on the board.
- Inviting people to a board without registration needs a paid anonymous whiteboard add-on on top of a Pro plan.
- The homepage mentions apps for iPad and Android, while the FAQ says no native app is needed; the Android listing is on Google Play.
- Payment is currently through PayPal, with bank transfer available on request.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Ziteboard?
The alternatives to Ziteboard in this directory are Limnu, Whiteboard Fox, Excalidraw, Microsoft Whiteboard, tldraw, OpenBoard and SMART Notebook. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Ziteboard.
Is there a free alternative to Ziteboard?
Yes. Microsoft Whiteboard, tldraw, OpenBoard and SMART Notebook are free to use. Limnu, Whiteboard Fox and Excalidraw have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Ziteboard alternatives work on Windows?
The Ziteboard listing does not include a Windows app. Microsoft Whiteboard, tldraw, OpenBoard and SMART Notebook list one.
Which Ziteboard alternatives work on macOS?
The Ziteboard listing does not include a macOS app. tldraw, OpenBoard and SMART Notebook list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Ziteboard?
Excalidraw and OpenBoard are described as open source on their own sites.
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.