Draw.Chat
Draw.Chat: A free shared canvas with annotation, chat, video, screen sharing, and file transfer. Ranked #20 of 56 in Online Whiteboard Tools by our editors (7.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free boards with built-in communication tools.
At a glance
- Editor score7.3 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree boards with built-in communication tools
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Infinite canvasYes
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- No registration required to create boards
- Annotates images, PDFs, maps, and web pages
- Built-in chat, video calling, screen sharing, and file transfer
Where it doesn't
- Boards may be deleted after extended inactivity
- No verified templates, presentation mode, or voting
- Ad-supported service
Our verdict on Draw.Chat
Draw.Chat is a browser-based whiteboard for teachers, tutors, teams, and other groups working remotely. It brings drawing and annotation together with communication tools, so collaborators can work on a shared board while chatting, calling, sharing screens, or transferring files. Boards can be created without registration, and invite permissions support real-time collaboration. Its unlimited zoomable, pannable, and rotatable canvas suits open-ended work rather than a fixed page layout.
The main distinction is how much communication sits alongside the canvas. Users can annotate images, PDFs, maps, and web pages, and make multi-page boards from files. Drawing tools include shapes, arrows, a highlighter, and an eraser; the AI assistant is available in text chat. Export options include PDF, PNG, and print, while configurable, embeddable boards and an API support use beyond a standalone browser session. Listed integrations include YouTube, Twitch, OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, and LMS platforms. This combination may suit lessons, tutoring sessions, or distributed group work where discussion and visual annotation need to happen together.
The published Free plan costs nothing and requires no registration. That makes Draw.Chat a straightforward option for groups seeking a shared board without a paid tier, but its free access has a retention caveat: boards may be deleted after extended inactivity, and uploaded files may also be deleted. It is ad-supported. Buyers looking for verified templates, presentation mode, or voting should compare alternatives; those features are not part of its stated strengths. Choose Draw.Chat when flexible canvas work and built-in communication matter more than structured presentation or long-term board retention.
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Draw.Chat fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Infinite canvas | Yes |
| Diagramming tools | Yes |
| Workshop templates | Not verified |
| Guest collaboration | Yes |
| Presentation mode | Not verified |
| Board limit | Not verified |
| Voting tools | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: YouTube, Twitch, OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, API, LMS platforms |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | draw.chat |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
Draw.Chat integrations
Draw.Chat lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- YouTube
- Twitch
- OpenStreetMap
- Google Maps
- API
- LMS platforms
Alternatives to Draw.Chat
- MiroA broad whiteboard suite for teams that need collaboration, workshops, diagrams, and presentations.9.4
- MURALA facilitation-focused whiteboard with strong workshop controls and enterprise options.9.2
- FigJamAn affordable collaborative whiteboard with strong workshop tools and a focused ecosystem.9.0
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