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# Compare Microsoft Whiteboard vs OpenBoard

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> Detailed comparison between Microsoft Whiteboard and OpenBoard. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Microsoft Whiteboard | OpenBoard |
| **Overall rating** | 4.4/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 157 | 7 |
| **Starting Price** | - | - |
| **Free Trial** | - | - |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base |
| **Training** | Documentation | Videos |

## Best for

### Microsoft Whiteboard

Teams looking to collaborate remotely over a whiteboard.

### OpenBoard

Schools, universities and students.

## Key features

### Microsoft Whiteboard

- API
- Chat/Messaging
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Customisable Templates
- Diagramming
- Digital Canvas
- Document Management
- Drag & Drop
- Idea Management
- Presentation Streaming
- Presentation Tools
- Project Planning
- Reporting/Analytics
- Sketching and Annotation Tools
- Template Management
- Templates
- Video Conferencing
- Whiteboard

### OpenBoard

- Collaboration Tools
- Content Management
- Digital Canvas
- Document Management
- Drag & Drop
- Presentation Tools
- Sketching and Annotation Tools
- Whiteboard

## Links

- [View Microsoft Whiteboard Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/203470/microsoft-whiteboard)
- [View OpenBoard Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/203472/openboard)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/203470/203472/microsoft-whiteboard/vs/openboard)

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