--- description: Review of Microsoft Whiteboard Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Microsoft Whiteboard | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Whiteboard Software](/directory/4597/whiteboard/software) > [Microsoft Whiteboard](/software/101906/microsoft-whiteboard) # Microsoft Whiteboard Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/101906/microsoft-whiteboard Page: 1 / 8\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/101906/microsoft-whiteboard?page=2) > Microsoft Whiteboard is a cloud-based freeform whiteboard software designed to help teams share ideas and content on a digital canvas. Key features include diagramming, collaboration, templates, reporting/analytics and sketching and annotation tools. Teams using Microsoft Whiteboard can add and manipulate shapes, images and tables to ideate and collaborate in real-time. Using various types of gridlines and board colors that can be used together or separately, staff members can customize board backgrounds. Avatars help team members to track changes made in tasks and ensure operational efficiency. Additionally, it offers text notes, GIFs and sticky notes to establish an interactive experience across users. Microsoft Whiteboard provides a wide range of templates, including brainstorming, meeting, Kanban sprint planning, SWOT analysis, project planning, problem-solving and more. The application integrates with Microsoft Teams, enabling users to collaborate via drawing and annotation tools. Mobile application for iOS devices is also offered, allowing users to remotely manage business activities. Microsoft Whiteboard is available for free and support is extended via documentation, FAQs and discussion forum. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 158 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 158 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Microsoft - **Location**: Redmond, US - **Founded**: 1975 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Microsoft Whiteboard is available for free. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg and 15 more ## Features - API - Brainstorming - Chat/Messaging - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Customisable Templates - Diagramming - Digital Canvas - Document Management - Drag & Drop - Idea Management - Ideation - Meeting Management - Planning Tools - Presentation Streaming - Presentation Tools - Project Planning - Reporting/Analytics - Screen Recording Software - Sketching and Annotation Tools ## Integrations (2 total) - Microsoft 365 - Microsoft Teams ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base ## Category - [Whiteboard Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4597/whiteboard/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It's cloud based so you have to live with that to get the other benefits. > > When it first came out, I started using it. I love the way I can remotely communicate but also move items on the whiteboard between computers on the network even if I'm not logged on to my workplace desktop. ----- ### "Simple and Easy to Use. Low functionality but great for what it is." — 4.0/5 > **David** | *3 April 2024* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Its simplicity. It's a tool that I've found I like because I can use it across devices, especially with SSO. > > **Cons**: For some reason, I find it a little bit finnicky. Despite its simplicity, I feel like I should be able to use it with a little bit more intuitiveness. > > Love it for what it is. A simple, basic whiteboard. ----- ### "Not a good experience" — 2.0/5 > **Dan** | *28 June 2024* | Government Administration | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: Of the 3 available fonts, 'handwritten' is my favorite. Otherwise, there's not much to like about this application. > > **Cons**: Many things are not good. The selector tool is not intuitive and moving objects around is not as simple as it should be. Formatting options for fonts are extremely limited and sharing my whiteboard was problematic because the application hangs when I click the Share button. I can't even center text within a text box. > > Not good. Frustrated with the limited functionality and glitches. ----- ### "Visual Learners Dream" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *11 January 2023* | Telecommunications | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I really like how easy this tool is to use, you don't need to be super techy to learn how to use this tool quickly. I train a lot of people with a wide range of different roles in our org and this has been a tool i am heavily dependent on. Training for people especially visual learners have been proven effective with the help of Whiteboard. > > **Cons**: There is nothing to not like. It's free to use. > > I am super glad this tool is available and does not require additional cost to use. ----- ### "Collaboration within Teams" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *28 January 2022* | Nonprofit Organisation Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I especially like that, during a Teams meeting, you know that everyone is looking at and using the same board. Although other whiteboard tools are a bit more polished, the full integration of Microsoft Whiteboard as part of the M365 world is really useful. > > **Cons**: As I said, it does lack a little bit of the polish of some other dedicated whiteboarding tools, but it has come on quite a lot in the last few months. I can see this improving to their level within a year or two. > > It is easy to share and collaborate on ideas with colleagues during a Teams meeting. ----- Page: 1 / 8\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/101906/microsoft-whiteboard?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/101906/microsoft-whiteboard) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data