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June 22, 2026
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The 5 best online whiteboards in 2026

Overview

Brainstorming works better visually. Sometimes that means a physical whiteboard full of sticky notes-it works. But if your team is spread between multiple offices, or works remotely, you need a virtual whiteboard.

Key Takeaways

  • Whether you're a remote team looking for ways to collaborate or brainstorming in person, these online whiteboards will help your team share ideas.

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  • You can draw, drag virtual sticky notes around, and even embed images or entire documents.

    For the past few years, I've tested dozens of online whiteboards to find the best ones for a variety of needs.

  • I've been working remotely for my entire tech writing career-well over a decade now-so I have a lot of experience testing apps and actually using online collaborative tools.

    Based on my testing this year, I'd be happy to work with a team using any of these picks.

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  • These applications take what's great about a physical whiteboard-the freewheeling, visual collaboration-and bring it to your computer screen.

These applications take what's great about a physical whiteboard-the freewheeling, visual collaboration-and bring it to your computer screen. You can draw, drag virtual sticky notes around, and even embed images or entire documents. For the past few years, I've tested dozens of online whiteboards to find the best ones for a variety of needs.

I've been working remotely for my entire tech writing career-well over a decade now-so I have a lot of experience testing apps and actually using online collaborative tools. Based on my testing this year, I'd be happy to work with a team using any of these picks. Automate your business with Zapier Build AI-powered, automated workflows that power business-critical work.

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