What it does
Nextcloud Whiteboard provides a shared canvas for sketching and planning, with shapes, images, web embeds, and sharing. The official article describes real-time collaboration through Nextcloud Talk and an installation model that can be self-hosted. It is based on Excalidraw, but the Nextcloud app adds a distinct integration and deployment workflow; the vendor says the app is included in the Ultimate tier of Nextcloud Enterprise.
Nextcloud Whiteboard is most relevant to organizations that already operate Nextcloud and want a visual canvas within that environment. The app-store listing and vendor article describe drawing, shapes, images, embedded web content, and live collaboration in Talk, while self-hosting keeps deployment under the organization’s control. It builds on Excalidraw but is a distinct Nextcloud app with its own distribution and integration. The source says it is included in the Ultimate Enterprise tier, but does not list a standalone app price.
Strengths
- Supports collaborative sketching, shapes, images, web embeds, and sharing.
- Self-hosting and Nextcloud Talk integration fit existing Nextcloud deployments.
Watch out for
- Requires a compatible Nextcloud environment rather than operating as a standalone hosted board.
- No standalone price was listed; Enterprise inclusion is described at the suite level.
Best for
- Organizations already using Nextcloud that want a self-hosted collaborative canvas
- Teams that want to move whiteboard ideas into existing Nextcloud collaboration
Sources
- Whiteboard — Nextcloud App Store (Oct 25, 2026)
- Collaborate on digital whiteboards online with Nextcloud Whiteboard (Oct 25, 2026)