What it does
OpenBoard is a downloadable interactive whiteboard application aimed at schools and universities. The official site says it can be used with classroom whiteboard hardware, a pen-tablet and projector setup, or on a computer without additional hardware. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux and is released under GPLv3.
OpenBoard is designed around teaching and presentations in classrooms and universities. A teacher can use it with an interactive whiteboard or on a standard computer; the official page also describes dual-screen use with a pen-tablet display and projector. The software is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux without registration.
The project is released under GPLv3 and maintained through its community repository. This is an installed desktop application rather than a cloud-hosted team canvas, so teams looking for browser-based co-editing should verify that distinction before comparing it with online whiteboards.
Strengths
- The software is free and released under GPLv3.
- Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux without registration.
- Designed for classroom and university teaching, with or without interactive-board hardware.
Watch out for
- OpenBoard is a downloadable desktop application rather than a hosted browser whiteboard.
Best for
- Teachers and lecturers who need a classroom whiteboard on a computer or interactive display
- Schools seeking an open-source desktop whiteboard