Zoom Whiteboard vs Whimsical

Zoom Whiteboard8.9Visit Whimsical8.4Visit

Higher score Zoom Whiteboard #4 in Online Whiteboard Tools 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Try Zoom Whiteboard

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Whimsical #9 in Online Whiteboard Tools 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Whimsical

• Zoom Whiteboard fits best

  Budget-conscious teams using Zoom

• Whimsical fits best

  Diagramming and wireframing teams

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Side by side

Feature	Zoom Whiteboard 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Whimsical 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.4
Ranking	#4 in Online Whiteboard Tools	#9 in Online Whiteboard Tools
Best for	Budget-conscious teams using Zoom	Diagramming and wireframing teams
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$120/user/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Docs	Email, Docs
Integrations	9 integrations	20 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zoom Whiteboard 6/6 · Whimsical 6/6
Infinite canvas	✓	✓
Diagramming tools	✓	✓
Workshop templates	✓	✓
Guest collaboration	✓	✓
Presentation mode	✓	✓
Voting tools	✓	✓
Specs
Board limit	3 boards	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Infinite canvas with 250+ templates and editable diagram generation Guest collaboration, presentation mode, voting, and multiple export formats Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Zoom collaboration products	Infinite boards combine diagrams, wireframes, mind maps, and workshops. Guests, public links, presentations, voting, and timers support live collaboration. Desktop apps support Windows, macOS, and Linux alongside the web app.
Cons	Whiteboard Basic allows only 3 concurrently editable whiteboards AI, version history, and task integrations require Whiteboard Unlimited Whiteboard Plus requires Enterprise Plus or an additional add-on	The Free plan limits board objects and doc blocks to 50 per month. Paid plans are priced per editor, which can increase team costs. Advanced security features are reserved for the Business plan.
Our verdict	Zoom Whiteboard is an online collaborative workspace for teams, educators, and organizations that need shared space for brainstorming, diagramming, planning, workshops, and asynchronous collaboration. Its infinite canvas supports drawings,… Read the review →	Whimsical is a collaborative visual workspace for individuals, product teams, designers, developers, and organizations. Its infinite-canvas boards support flowcharts, diagrams, wireframes, wireflows, mind maps, sticky notes, and other… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Zoom Whiteboard — where it wins

  • Infinite canvas with 250+ templates and editable diagram generation
  • Guest collaboration, presentation mode, voting, and multiple export formats
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Zoom collaboration products

  Where it doesn't

  • Whiteboard Basic allows only 3 concurrently editable whiteboards
  • AI, version history, and task integrations require Whiteboard Unlimited
  • Whiteboard Plus requires Enterprise Plus or an additional add-on

• Whimsical — where it wins

  • Infinite boards combine diagrams, wireframes, mind maps, and workshops.
  • Guests, public links, presentations, voting, and timers support live collaboration.
  • Desktop apps support Windows, macOS, and Linux alongside the web app.

  Where it doesn't

  • The Free plan limits board objects and doc blocks to 50 per month.
  • Paid plans are priced per editor, which can increase team costs.
  • Advanced security features are reserved for the Business plan.

• Zoom Whiteboard8.9/10 · Free plan

  A low-cost whiteboard with infinite canvases, guest collaboration, and Zoom ecosystem fit.

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• Whimsical8.4/10 · Free plan

  A broad visual workspace for teams that need diagramming, wireframing, and workshops.

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