9 Best Whiteboard Software of 2026

1. 1

   Miro

   An online whiteboard with docs, tables, timelines, slides and AI on one shared canvas.

   9.0overall

   An online whiteboard with docs, tables, timelines, slides and AI on one shared canvas.

   Best forremote teams that run workshops and planning sessions

   Adoption data

   100 millionMiro says more than 100 million users in 250,000 organizations use its visual workspace.

   Miro, About Miro (2026): “Today, more than 100 million users in 250,000 organizations including Salesforce, Asos, WPP, and Cisco depend on Miro”

   Miro is the broadest whiteboard we compared. Its canvas holds sticky notes and diagrams alongside Docs, Tables, Timelines, Kanban and Slides, so a brainstorm can turn into a plan without leaving the board. The Free plan lets you create unlimited boards, but only the 3 most recent stay editable, which suits trying it out rather than running a team. Starter, at $8 per member per month billed yearly, removes that cap and adds private boards, visitor editing without sign-in, high-resolution exports, and the timer and voting tools that facilitators rely on in remote sessions. Business, at $20 billed yearly, adds unlimited workspaces and guests, 4,700+ shapes for technical diagrams, data tables, and polls and 2x2 matrices for collecting input. Miro lists 250+ integrations and says more than 100 million people use it. The cost rises quickly for larger teams that need guests, and AI use is metered in credits, with 25 per member per month on Starter.

   Strengths

   • +Largest published user base on this list at 100 million
   • +Facilitation tools (timer, voting, private mode) start on the $8 Starter plan
   • +Visitors can edit public boards without an account on Starter

   Limitations

   • −Free plan limits you to 3 editable boards
   • −Unlimited guests and private workspaces need Business at $20 per member per month billed yearly
   • −Starter includes only 25 AI credits per member per month

   SummaryMiro is the best whiteboard for remote teams in 2026 because it pairs 100 million reported users with timer, voting and visitor editing from $8 per member. Teams that only need occasional sketches can spend less with Excalidraw or Microsoft Whiteboard.

2. 2

   FigJam

   Figma's online whiteboard for brainstorming, diagramming and meetings, included with every Figma seat.

   8.9overall

   Figma's online whiteboard for brainstorming, diagramming and meetings, included with every Figma seat.

   Best forproduct and design teams already using Figma

   Adoption data

   13,861Figma reported 13,861 paid customers with more than $10,000 in annual recurring revenue at the end of 2025; this is a company-wide figure, not FigJam alone.

   Figma, Figma Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results (2025): “13,861 Paid Customers with more than $10,000 in ARR as of December 31, 2025.”

   FigJam is the whiteboard inside Figma, and Figma says it is included with all seats on every plan. For people who only need the whiteboard, the Collab seat is the entry point: $3 per month on Professional, with full access to FigJam, Figma Slides, Figma Buzz and Figma Specs plus view and comment access to design files. That makes it the lowest priced paid seat we could verify. FigJam leans into live sessions with stamps, stickers, emotes, a music player and a shared timer, and its open sessions let anyone join a jam for 24 hours. AI features sort and summarize stickies and generate templates for weekly syncs or brainstorms, and paid plans add audio conversations in the file. The tradeoff is fit: FigJam is strongest when designers and engineers already live in Figma, and Figma reports company-wide figures, such as 13,861 paid customers above $10,000 in ARR, rather than FigJam usage.

   Strengths

   • +Cheapest paid whiteboard seat we verified at $3 per month
   • +Same files and libraries as Figma Design
   • +Free Starter plan with unlimited drafts

   Limitations

   • −Organization and Enterprise Collab seats cost $5 per month and require annual billing
   • −Best value only if the team already works in Figma
   • −Figma publishes paid customer counts, not FigJam user numbers

   SummaryFigJam is the best low-cost whiteboard for product teams because a Collab seat costs $3 per month and opens the same files the designers use. Teams outside the Figma ecosystem will find more meeting tools in Miro or Mural.

3. 3

   Lucidspark

   Lucid's virtual whiteboard for brainstorming and planning, sold alone or bundled with Lucidchart.

   8.7overall

   Lucid's virtual whiteboard for brainstorming and planning, sold alone or bundled with Lucidchart.

   Best forteams that move from brainstorm to formal diagrams

   Adoption data

   100 million+Lucid says more than 100 million people use its products, which include Lucidspark and Lucidchart.

   Lucid Software, Case studies (2026): “100+ million innovators use Lucid”

   Lucidspark is Lucid's whiteboard, and its main draw is how it connects to Lucidchart for teams that turn brainstorms into process maps or architecture diagrams. The Free plan covers 3 editable boards with unlimited shapes, freehand drawing, emoji reactions, commenting, presentation mode and the Gather, Sort and Paths tools. Individual, at $9 per month billed yearly, removes the board limit and adds 1 GB of storage. Team, at $10 per user per month billed yearly, is the plan remote groups need: it adds voting, a timer, facilitator tools, a laser pointer, guest collaborators, revision history and touchscreen whiteboard support. Enterprise adds breakout boards, SAML, Jira and Azure DevOps integrations and Lucidchart on a universal canvas. Lucid says more than 100 million people use its products and that it is a partner of 99% of the Fortune 500. Lucid notes that its AI features may move to a paid model later.

   Strengths

   • +100 million+ reported users across Lucid products
   • +Team plan at $10 per user includes voting, timer and guest collaborators
   • +Clear path into Lucidchart diagrams

   Limitations

   • −Free plan limits you to 3 editable boards
   • −Breakout boards and SAML need Enterprise
   • −Individual plan lacks the facilitator tools in Team

   SummaryLucidspark is the best whiteboard for teams that finish in diagrams because its $10 Team plan adds facilitation tools and Lucid reports 100 million+ users. Solo users can stay on Individual at $9 per month.

4. 4

   Excalidraw

   An open-source, hand-drawn style whiteboard, with Excalidraw+ adding cloud storage and team features.

   8.3overall

   An open-source, hand-drawn style whiteboard, with Excalidraw+ adding cloud storage and team features.

   Best fordevelopers and small teams who sketch diagrams quickly

   Adoption data

   135.5kThe open-source Excalidraw repository on GitHub showed 135.5k stars when we checked in November 2026.

   GitHub, excalidraw/excalidraw (2026): “135.5k stars”

   Excalidraw is a free, open-source whiteboard with a hand-drawn look that has become a common choice for quick technical sketches. The free version includes the full editor, one infinite scene, unlimited collaborators, 10 generative AI requests a day, exports to PNG and SVG, Notion and Obsidian integrations, and end-to-end encryption in the browser. Excalidraw+, at $6 a month per user, saves unlimited scenes and folders to the cloud and adds access management, read-only links and embeds, PDF and PPTX exports, voice hangouts and screensharing, presentations, comments and 100 AI requests a day. It also lists SOC 2 Type 2 and an MCP and REST API in public beta. The GitHub repository showed 135.5k stars when we checked. What it lacks for remote brainstorming are facilitation tools: the pricing page lists no voting, timer or templates library comparable to Miro or Mural.

   Strengths

   • +Free version allows unlimited collaborators
   • +Plus costs $6 per user per month with a 14-day trial
   • +Open-source code under the MIT license

   Limitations

   • −Free version keeps 1 infinite scene
   • −No voting or timer tools listed for workshops
   • −Sketch-style visuals suit diagrams more than polished client boards

   SummaryExcalidraw is the best free whiteboard for developers because the open-source app supports unlimited collaborators at no cost. Teams that run structured workshops will want the timers and voting in Miro or Lucidspark.

5. 5

   Microsoft Whiteboard

   Microsoft's free digital whiteboard that runs on the web, Windows, mobile, Teams and Surface Hub.

   8.2overall

   Microsoft's free digital whiteboard that runs on the web, Windows, mobile, Teams and Surface Hub.

   Best fororganizations that meet in Microsoft Teams

   Adoption data

   320 millionMicrosoft reported more than 320 million monthly active users of Teams, where Whiteboard runs inside meetings; this is a Teams figure, not Whiteboard users alone.

   Microsoft, Microsoft Fiscal Year 2024 First Quarter Earnings Conference Call (2023): “When it comes to Teams, usage continues to grow, with more than 320 million monthly active users making Teams the place to work across chat, collaboration, meetings, and calling.”

   Microsoft Whiteboard is the default whiteboard for organizations that already meet in Microsoft Teams. Microsoft's support pages say it runs in a web browser, in Teams, on Windows, iOS, Android and Surface Hub devices, and that you can sign in with a free Microsoft account or a Microsoft 365 account. That makes it the lowest cost option on this list. The product page lists more than 60 free templates for meetings, Copilot in Whiteboard to visualize, categorize and summarize ideas, and Microsoft Loop components that stay in sync across chats, meetings, emails and documents. Microsoft says Whiteboard has always been free for students and educators through Microsoft 365 A1. Adoption is hard to isolate: Microsoft reports more than 320 million Teams users, not Whiteboard users. Compared with Miro or Mural, it offers fewer workshop controls and fewer integrations outside Microsoft's own apps.

   Strengths

   • +No cost with a free Microsoft account
   • +Built into Teams meetings
   • +Native app for Surface Hub touch displays

   Limitations

   • −Copilot features depend on a Microsoft 365 Copilot setup
   • −Fewer facilitation tools than Miro or Mural
   • −Microsoft does not publish a Whiteboard user count

   SummaryMicrosoft Whiteboard is the best free whiteboard for Teams users because it opens inside Teams meetings and costs nothing with a Microsoft account. Groups that run long facilitated workshops will get more from Miro or Mural.

6. 6

   Mural

   A visual workspace for guided collaboration, with facilitation methods and Mural AI.

   8.1overall

   A visual workspace for guided collaboration, with facilitation methods and Mural AI.

   Best forfacilitators and enterprise teams running structured sessions

   Adoption data

   tens of thousandsMural said in 2021 that tens of thousands of teams collaborate visually with its software; it has not published a newer total that we could find.

   Mural, Mural secures $50M series C at a $2B valuation (2021): “tens of thousands of teams collaborate visually with MURAL”

   Mural focuses on guided collaboration, pairing a whiteboard with facilitation methods for teams that run regular workshops. The Free plan works for unlimited members but keeps only 3 murals editable at a time, with view-only visitors and open rooms. Team+, at $9.99 per member per month billed annually or $12 billed monthly, unlocks unlimited editable murals, visitors with editing rights, private rooms, Mural AI and basic integrations such as Zoom and Webex. Business, at $17.99 per member per month billed annually, adds SAML single sign-on, unlimited external users, integrations with Azure, GitHub and Okta, invoice billing, LUMA frameworks and priority support. Enterprise adds multiple workspaces, SCIM, audit logs and required 2FA. Mural's adoption evidence is older than its rivals': its 2021 Series C release cited tens of thousands of teams. For workshop-heavy teams it is a strong alternative to Miro at a similar price.

   Strengths

   • +Free plan allows unlimited members
   • +Team+ lets visitors edit without a paid seat
   • +LUMA facilitation frameworks on Business

   Limitations

   • −Free plan limits you to 3 editable murals at a time
   • −SSO needs Business at $17.99 per member per month billed annually
   • −Latest published adoption figure dates from 2021

   SummaryMural is the best whiteboard for facilitators because Team+ at $9.99 per member gives visitors editing rights and Business adds LUMA facilitation frameworks. Teams that want the widest integration list should compare Miro.

7. 7

   Padlet

   A visual board for collecting posts, files and media, popular in classrooms and creative teams.

   7.8overall

   A visual board for collecting posts, files and media, popular in classrooms and creative teams.

   Best forteachers and groups collecting ideas and media asynchronously

   Adoption data

   40 millionPadlet says 40 million users worldwide have used its boards.

   Padlet, Padlet home page (2026): “40 million users worldwide”

   Padlet is less a freeform drawing canvas and more a shared board where people post notes, links, images, video and audio, which is why it is common in classrooms and for asynchronous brainstorming. Its pricing page splits plans into home, business and education. The Free plan allows 3 padlets with 20MB uploads, 2 minute video recordings and 5 minute audio recordings, with no credit card required. Platinum removes the padlet limit, raises uploads to 500MB, allows 15 minute video and 30 minute audio recordings and adds API access. A Team plan is priced per Maker for groups working together. Padlet says 40 million people use it. From our location the pricing page showed Polish zloty, so the USD price is pending. For live remote meetings with diagrams and timers, Miro, Mural or Lucidspark are better fits; Padlet suits teams that gather input over days.

   Strengths

   • +40 million reported users
   • +No credit card needed for the free plan
   • +Separate plans for home, business and education

   Limitations

   • −Free plan limits you to 3 padlets
   • −Pricing page showed zloty from our location, so the USD price is pending
   • −Built for collecting posts more than live diagramming

   SummaryPadlet is the best choice for asynchronous idea collection because anyone can post media to a board and the company reports 40 million users. Teams that need live diagramming should pick Miro or FigJam.

8. 8

   Conceptboard

   A German-hosted online whiteboard for companies and public bodies with strict data rules.

   7.7overall

   A German-hosted online whiteboard for companies and public bodies with strict data rules.

   Best forEuropean organizations that need German data centers

   Adoption data

   14M+Conceptboard says more than 14 million users around the world work with its whiteboard.

   Conceptboard, Conceptboard home page (2026): “14M+ users around the world successfully work with Conceptboard”

   Conceptboard is built for organizations where data location matters, with data centers in Germany on every plan and options for public sector procurement. The Starter plan targets individuals and very small teams with unlimited boards, a template library, facilitator tools, up to 5 active projects and 5 GB of storage, with monthly or yearly billing from 1 user. Advanced adds team templates, unlimited projects, board history, an approval process, advanced admin controls, custom branding and 1 TB of storage, with optional IONOS or StackIT hosting. Corporate & Government adds single sign-on, audit logs, unlimited storage and priority support, and special plans offer dedicated single-tenant or on-premises hosting. Starter and Advanced come with a 30-day free trial. Conceptboard says more than 14 million users work with it. Prices are listed in euros, so the USD price is pending.

   Strengths

   • +German hosting suits strict EU data policies
   • +30-day free trial on Starter and Advanced
   • +On-premises and single-tenant hosting on special plans

   Limitations

   • −Pricing page lists euros, so the USD price is pending
   • −No permanent free plan listed
   • −Starter caps active projects at 5

   SummaryConceptboard is the best whiteboard for European organizations with strict data rules because every plan runs in German data centers. Teams without that requirement get more integrations from Miro.

9. 9

   Whimsical

   A whiteboard for product builders that combines boards, flowcharts, mind maps, wireframes and docs.

   7.5overall

   A whiteboard for product builders that combines boards, flowcharts, mind maps, wireframes and docs.

   Best forproduct builders who mix flowcharts, wireframes and docs

   Whimsical positions itself as the whiteboard for product builders, putting boards, flowcharts, mind maps, wireframes and docs in one app, with AI that turns a text prompt into a flowchart, mind map or wireframe. Pricing is per editor and viewers are always free. The Free plan is for evaluation: 50 board objects and 50 doc blocks per month, watermarked exports and 7-day version history, though voting, timer, custom templates and backlinks are included. Pro, at $10 per editor per month billed annually, removes the object and block limits and watermarks, raises file uploads to 1GB per file and 100GB total, and keeps 90 days of history. Business, at $20, adds private teams, SAML single sign-on, SCIM and unlimited history. Whimsical does not publish a user count, so we scored adoption conservatively. It suits small product teams that diagram and write specs in the same place.

   Strengths

   • +Viewers never need a paid seat
   • +Voting and timer included on the Free plan
   • +Pro at $10 per editor removes object limits and watermarks

   Limitations

   • −Free plan caps you at 50 board objects per month
   • −No published user or customer count
   • −Business costs $20 per editor per month

   SummaryWhimsical is the best whiteboard for small product teams that pair diagrams with specs because Pro at $10 per editor covers boards, wireframes and docs. Teams that need large live workshops should compare Miro or Mural.

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