QuickBoard

At a glance

• Editor score
  6.2 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  Solo desktop users needing a free offline drawing tool
• Free plan
  Yes
• Paid from
  None
• Facts checked
  13 Oct 2026

• Where it wins

  • Combines drawing tools, image import and per-board dialogue or stage directions.
  • Rearrange boards on a non-linear timeline and adjust their duration.
  • Save projects locally and add sound across up to four consecutive audio tracks.

• Where it doesn't

  • The official download link currently points to a 404 page.
  • Audio is limited to up to four consecutive tracks.
  • The workflow is oriented around local, offline project saving.

Our verdict on QuickBoard

QuickBoard is an open-source, offline storyboarding application for solo creators and small teams who want to organize illustrated boards, dialogue and timing in one desktop workflow. Its drawing canvas includes brushes, shapes, pixel- and object-based selectors and erasers, along with image import. A script box on each board keeps dialogue, settings and stage directions close to the artwork. The project is presented as a 2025–2026 capstone project, and its stated deployment options include desktop and self-hosted use.

The main draw is the link between board creation and sequencing. A non-linear timeline lets users drag and drop boards into a different order, adjust their durations and use onion-skin drawing. Audio support covers sound effects and music on up to four consecutive tracks, so the app can represent some timing and sound alongside the sequence. Local project saving and offline use suit a workflow that does not depend on a network connection. These tools make QuickBoard more than a collection of sketch canvases, while keeping its focus squarely on storyboard planning.

QuickBoard is a fit for an individual who values an open-source, offline tool and needs basic drawing, script notes and sequence timing without a paid plan. Its practical availability is a consideration: the official download link currently points to a 404 page, even though the homepage remains live and describes the app. The stated audio limit may also be restrictive for projects that need more than four tracks. Choose it if local storyboarding and a compact feature set match the workflow; look elsewhere if immediate access to a working download or a larger audio-track setup is essential.

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• Toon Boom Storyboard ProA full-featured 2D/3D storyboard and animatic tool, priced for committed production work.9.3
• FlixPurpose-built studio storyboard hub with deep revision, feedback and editorial workflows.9.1
• BoordsA web-based workspace for scripts, storyboards, animatics, and client review.8.8

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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