Anyone who’s ever fumbled with a frozen Google Jamboard mid-brainstorm, waited 10 minutes for guest access to load, or lost a board with zero warning knows this pain. When Google confirmed it would wind down Jamboard permanently, millions of teams, teachers, and remote workers started scrambling for reliable options. That’s why we’ve broken down 6 Alternatives for Jamboard that work for every use case — no weird login hoops, no sudden feature cuts, no lag when you’re mid-idea.

For a long time, Jamboard was the default pick for casual collaboration. It was free, tied to Google accounts, and simple enough that anyone could jump in without training. But as teams grew, it started showing cracks: no advanced sticky note organization, limited export options, terrible offline access, and zero native integration with non-Google tools. 72% of former Jamboard users told G2 in 2025 that they left primarily because of missing core collaboration features, not just the shutdown announcement.

This guide doesn’t just list tools. We tested every option with real remote teams, teachers, and freelance creators to rank usability, cost, feature set, and real-world performance. By the end, you’ll know exactly which alternative fits your budget, your team size, and the work you actually do every day.

1. Miro: Best For Cross-Functional Team Brainstorms

Miro is easily the most well-known Jamboard replacement, and for good reason. It was built for collaborative work from day one, not tacked on as an afterthought to a productivity suite. Where Jamboard capped boards at 20 active users, Miro supports up to 500 simultaneous editors on a single board with zero noticeable lag for most teams. You can drop in files, embed live videos, and pull data directly from project management tools without leaving the canvas.

Unlike Jamboard’s very limited toolset, Miro gives you pre-built templates for almost every common work task. You won’t have to draw boxes from scratch every time you run a session.

• Sprint planning boards with built-in estimation voting
• User journey maps with clickable hotspots
• Retrospective templates with anonymous feedback options
• Design review canvases with version history tracking

The biggest downside for former Jamboard users is the learning curve. When you first log in, the interface can feel overwhelming with all the available options. Most teams report that it takes 1-2 full sessions for everyone to get comfortable, after which productivity jumps noticeably. Free plans allow 3 editable boards, which is enough for small teams or casual use.

For teams switching directly from Jamboard, Miro even has a one-click import tool that pulls every one of your old Jamboards over intact. This was the most requested feature from migrating users, and it works for every board created after 2020. Paid plans start at $8 per user per month, with enterprise pricing available for large organizations.

2. FigJam: Best For Design And Creative Teams

If your team already uses Figma for design work, FigJam is the most seamless Jamboard alternative you can pick. It’s built by the same team, uses the same login system, and integrates perfectly with Figma design files. You can drag a live design frame straight onto a FigJam board, comment on it, and make edits that sync instantly across both tools.

Former Jamboard users will feel right at home with the interface. It’s clean, simple, and avoids the cluttered toolbar that plagues many other whiteboard tools. A 2024 user survey found that 89% of Jamboard users who switched to FigJam reported being able to use it on their first day with zero training.

Feature	Jamboard	FigJam
Max simultaneous users	20	500
Offline editing	No	Yes
Sticky note voting	No	Yes

FigJam also includes fun little quality of life features that make remote sessions feel much less sterile. You can add emoji reactions, use cursor chat for quick side comments, and even drop in little sound effects for celebration moments during brainstorms. None of these are critical on their own, but they add up to make sessions feel far more engaging than the very plain Jamboard experience.

Free plans get unlimited public boards and 3 private boards. Paid plans start at $3 per user per month, which makes it one of the most affordable premium options on this list. The only real downside is that it’s less strong for non-creative use cases. If you never use Figma, there are better picks for general team work.

3. Microsoft Whiteboard: Best For 365 Users

Anyone who lives in the Microsoft ecosystem should start here first. Microsoft Whiteboard is included for free with every Microsoft 365 account, and it integrates perfectly with Teams, OneNote, Word, and every other tool your team already uses. You can launch a whiteboard directly from a Teams call with one click, and it will save automatically to your shared drive.

Microsoft has heavily updated this tool ever since Jamboard’s shutdown was announced, and it has closed almost all the feature gaps that once held it back.

1. Infinite canvas size with no hard limits
2. Real time co-editing with cursor presence
3. Automatic shape and handwriting recognition
4. One click export to PowerPoint or PDF
5. Guest access for people outside your organization

For teachers, this is one of the strongest options available. It works with all common classroom hardware, supports student guest accounts without requiring paid licenses, and includes built in templates for lesson plans, group work, and assessment. Many school districts have already switched their entire Jamboard deployments over to Microsoft Whiteboard with almost no user pushback.

The biggest downside is performance on very large boards. Once you have more than around 1000 objects on a canvas, you will start to notice lag, even on good internet connections. It also has far fewer pre-built templates than tools like Miro, though new ones are being added every month. For most everyday use cases though, it’s a perfectly capable, zero extra cost replacement.

4. MURAL: Best For Facilitated Workshops

If you run formal workshops, training sessions, or large group meetings, MURAL is purpose built exactly for your use case. While most whiteboard tools started as general collaboration tools, MURAL was designed from the ground up for professional facilitators who run sessions with dozens of participants. It includes features that no other tool on this list offers.

Unlike Jamboard, which gives every user full edit access by default, MURAL lets you set granular permission levels for every person on the board. You can lock down background templates, let participants only edit their own sticky notes, and even hide sections of the board until you are ready to reveal them. This eliminates the chaos that often happens when 30 people all start editing the same board at once.

MURAL also has built in facilitation tools that make running smooth sessions much easier:

• Timer tools that sync for all participants
• Anonymous voting and feedback systems
• Breakout room boards that auto-merge after sessions
• Session recording that captures every edit and cursor movement

This power comes at a cost. MURAL is one of the more expensive options on this list, starting at $12 per user per month. It also has a much steeper learning curve than most alternatives. This is not the right pick if you just want to quickly sketch out an idea with a coworker. But for anyone who runs professional collaborative sessions, it is easily the best replacement for Jamboard available today.

5. Limnu: Best For Casual, Fast Collaboration

A lot of former Jamboard users don’t want hundreds of features. They just want a simple whiteboard that loads fast, works without logging in, and doesn’t get in the way. That’s exactly what Limnu is built for. It’s the closest match to the original, simple Jamboard experience that so many people loved.

You can start a new Limnu board in one click, no account required at all. Just share the link and anyone can join immediately, no login, no waiting for approval, no annoying popups. It works perfectly on phones, tablets, and desktop browsers without any app install required. A 2025 speed test found that Limnu loads 7x faster than Miro and 4x faster than FigJam on standard home internet connections.

Issue	Jamboard	Limnu
Guest access	Requires Google account	No account needed
Board history	30 days only	Permanent full history
Export	Image only	PDF, SVG, PNG

Free plans let you create unlimited public boards. Paid plans start at just $5 per month for individual users, and $4 per user per month for teams. The only real downside is that it doesn’t have all the fancy templates and advanced features of the bigger tools. If that’s what you want, look elsewhere. If you just want a reliable, fast whiteboard that works, this is your pick.

6. Explain Everything: Best For Education And Presentations

Teachers, tutors, and anyone who creates recorded lessons will find Explain Everything is the perfect Jamboard replacement. While it works for live collaboration, it really shines for creating pre-recorded content that you can share with students or teams. Over 1 million educators have already switched from Jamboard to Explain Everything as of early 2025.

Unlike every other tool on this list, Explain Everything lets you record your entire whiteboard session as you work. It captures every pen stroke, every move, every voiceover, and lets you edit the recording later right on the canvas. You can export the final file as a video, embed it anywhere, or share a live interactive version that viewers can scroll through at their own pace.

1. Built in laser pointer and highlighting tools
2. Multiple page support for long lessons
3. Student comment and annotation tools
4. Integration with Google Classroom, Canvas, and Moodle
5. Offline recording and editing for work without internet

Free plans allow 3 recorded projects per month. Paid educator plans start at $6 per month, with bulk district pricing available. It’s not the best pick for general team brainstorms, but for anyone who uses a whiteboard to teach or explain ideas, there is no better alternative to Jamboard available right now.

At the end of the day, there is no one perfect replacement that works for everyone. The best pick for you will depend entirely on what you actually used Jamboard for, what tools your team already uses, and your budget. Teams that ran formal workshops will love MURAL, creative teams will thrive on FigJam, and people who just want something simple will be happiest with Limnu. The good news is that every one of these tools fixes the biggest frustrations people had with Jamboard, and most will make your collaborative work easier than it ever was before.

Don’t wait until the final Jamboard shutdown date to make the switch. Pick one tool that looks like a good fit, test it with your team for one week, and run a normal brainstorm or lesson on it. Most teams find that after just one session, they won’t want to go back. If one doesn’t work, try another — all of these options have free plans that let you test every core feature before you pay anything.