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OpenBoard

Interactive whiteboard for schools and universities.

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Overview

OpenBoard is an open-source and cross-platform interactive whiteboard software designed for schools and universities. It is easy to use and focuses on providing essential tools for teaching and learning without unnecessary complexity. Originally forked from Open-SankorΓ©, OpenBoard is maintained by the educational community in Geneva, Switzerland.

✨ Key Features

  • Simple and intuitive interface
  • Drawing and annotation tools
  • Integrated web browser
  • Document and media import
  • Screen recording (podcast)
  • Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux)

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Completely free and open-source
  • Simple, uncluttered interface
  • Strong focus on offline, in-classroom use
  • Cross-platform compatibility

Unique Value: OpenBoard provides a powerful and easy-to-use interactive whiteboard solution for educators at no cost.

🎯 Use Cases (4)

Classroom instruction Interactive presentations Creating educational content Online tutoring

βœ… Best For

  • K-12 education
  • Higher education lectures
  • Teacher training

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Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Users needing real-time online collaboration

πŸ† Alternatives

Promethean ActivInspire (Free version) SMART Notebook (Free version) Microsoft Whiteboard

As a free and open-source tool, OpenBoard is a compelling alternative to expensive proprietary software, especially for budget-conscious schools and educators.

πŸ’» Platforms

Windows macOS Linux

βœ… Offline Mode Available

πŸ’° Pricing

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Free Tier Available

Free tier: Fully featured

πŸ“Š Market Info

Customers: NA

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