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Best Microsoft Whiteboard alternatives in India (2026)
Microsoft Whiteboard is a team chat & collaboration product from Microsoft, Redmond, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 4 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Microsoft Whiteboard are tldraw (Free), Apple Pages (Free), Apple Numbers (Free), Apple Business Manager (Free) and AWS CloudFormation (Free). tldraw is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Microsoft Whiteboard alternative
Indian support and GST
Microsoft Whiteboard is built in United States. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Microsoft Whiteboard alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Microsoft Whiteboard's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Microsoft Whiteboard (current) | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | tldraw | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Apple Pages | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Apple Numbers | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  Apple Business Manager | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  AWS CloudFormation | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Google AdSense | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Google Merchant Center | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Google Workspace Essentials | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Zoho Cliq | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 10 |  LinkedIn Pages | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Google Ad Manager | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Meta Pixel | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Firebase Cloud Messaging | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Messenger for Business | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Zoho Connect | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 16 |  Firebase Remote Config | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Flock | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 18 |  Meta Business Manager | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Pinterest Business | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  IRCTC Tourism | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 |
Top 10 Microsoft Whiteboard alternatives in detail
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5. AWS CloudFormation
Amazon Web Services · Seattle · Team chat & collaboration · 4.5/5
Infrastructure as code.
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
7. Google Merchant Center
Google · Mountain View · Team chat & collaboration · 4.5/5
Product listings on Google.
Free
Free plan available
8. Google Workspace Essentials
Google · Mountain View · Team chat & collaboration · 4.4/5
Drive, Meet and Docs without Gmail.
Free
Free plan available
9. Zoho Cliq
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Team chat & collaboration · 4.8/5
Team chat and collaboration from Zoho.
Free plan
Free plan available
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How to choose a Microsoft Whiteboard alternative
- Pick the tool your team will keep open — adoption beats features.
- Check message history limits on free tiers.
- If you are already on Google or Microsoft, their chat may be enough.
Microsoft Whiteboard alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Microsoft Whiteboard in 2026?+
The closest matches to Microsoft Whiteboard on App Advisor are tldraw (Free), Apple Pages (Free), Apple Numbers (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Microsoft Whiteboard, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Whiteboard?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: tldraw (Free), Apple Pages (Free), Apple Numbers (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Microsoft Whiteboard?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Cliq (Free plan), Zoho Connect (Free plan), Flock (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Microsoft Whiteboard vs tldraw: which is better?+
tldraw is the closest match to Microsoft Whiteboard in our catalogue. Key differences: Open source. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Microsoft Whiteboard alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in team chat & collaboration or a category Microsoft Whiteboard also covers, and Microsoft's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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