4 AI models · 10 ranked · updated aug 10, 2026

Best Online Whiteboards, according to AI (2026).

Miro is the answer at the latest close: the consensus #1 at a score of 25 across all 4 models.

This guide is built from the recorded answers of ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity to the real questions buyers ask about online whiteboards. We logged 850 of them this period, covering 10 tools. We report what the models said, in the order they said it. Nobody paid to be here, and we don't add opinions of our own.

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#1
Miro
No change from the last closeconsensus 25
Miro holds the consensus #1 at a score of 25, with Gemini placing it first outright.
Miro — Best overall for cross-functional teams that need one flexible standard for workshops, planning, research, diagrams, and asynchronous collaboration.
ChatGPT, this close
Miro – The most-recommended all-rounder; broad template library, deep integrations (Jira, Slack, Confluence), AI-assisted clustering/summarizing (Miro Assist), and enterprise governance make it the safest 'one tool for the whole org' pick, especially for cross-functional product/engineering/strategy teams.
Claude, this close
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#2
FigJam
No change from the last closeconsensus 21
FigJam ranks #2 on consensus with a score of 21, scoring best on ChatGPT (#1).
FigJam — Best for product and design organizations, especially Figma users, because it is notably approachable and connects directly to design work while still offering serious collaboration features such as voting, timers, widgets, comments, and open guest sessions.
ChatGPT, this close
FigJam – The top choice if your team already lives in Figma; its playful, low-friction UI (cursor chat, stamps, emotes) and tight design-to-dev handoff make it the easiest tool to get non-designers to actually use.
Claude, this close
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#3
Mural
No change from the last closeconsensus 18
Mural ranks #3 on consensus with a score of 18, scoring best on ChatGPT (#1).
Mural — Best for professional facilitators and organizations that run frequent high-participation workshops, thanks to unusually strong facilitation controls, anonymous/async participation options, and AI-assisted clustering and summaries.
ChatGPT, this close
Mural – Best for teams that run structured, facilitator-led workshops (retros, design sprints, agile ceremonies); native facilitation tools like timers, voting, private mode, and 'summon' are considered unmatched, plus strong enterprise controls (SSO/SCIM, data residency) for regulated industries.
Claude, this close
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#4
Lucidspark
New entry at the last closeconsensus 15
Lucidspark ranks #4 on consensus with a score of 15, scoring best on ChatGPT (#1).
The models disagree about it more than most: #1 on ChatGPT but #4 on Gemini, a spread of 3.
It entered the ranking at the latest close. A new name in the models' answers.
Lucidspark — Best for teams that already use Lucidchart or need to carry workshop output into structured planning, diagrams, tables, timelines, and task-management integrations.
ChatGPT, this close
Lucidspark / Lucidchart – Strong choice when you need whiteboarding that bleeds into serious diagramming (flowcharts, org charts, system architecture) with AI-powered diagram generation and integrations into Jira/Slack/Notion.
Claude, this close
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#5
Excalidraw
Up 4 from the last closeconsensus 13
Excalidraw ranks #5 on consensus with a score of 13, scoring best on ChatGPT (#1).
The models disagree about it more than most: #1 on ChatGPT but #5 on Gemini, a spread of 4.
It climbed 4 positions at the latest close.
Excalidraw — Best for technical teams and individuals who want a fast, delightful, sketch-style collaborative canvas with minimal setup, real-time link sharing, and an open-source foundation.
ChatGPT, this close
Excalidraw: The top recommendation for developers and minimalist teams who want a lightweight, open-source, hand-drawn feel without corporate clutter.
Gemini, this close
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#6
Microsoft Whiteboard
Up 1 from the last closeconsensus 11
Microsoft Whiteboard ranks #6 on consensus with a score of 11, scoring best on ChatGPT (#1).
The models disagree about it more than most: #1 on ChatGPT but #6 on Gemini, a spread of 5.
It climbed 1 position at the latest close.
Microsoft Whiteboard — Best value for Microsoft 365 and Teams-centric companies, since it works naturally in Teams meetings, supports Loop components, and adds Copilot-powered ideation without introducing another major vendor.
ChatGPT, this close
Microsoft Whiteboard – The default pick for Microsoft 365/Teams-centric organizations, with solid ink-to-shape conversion and native integration into the ecosystem you're already paying for.
Claude, this close
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#7
ClickUp Whiteboards
New entry at the last closeconsensus 10
ClickUp Whiteboards ranks #7 on consensus with a score of 10, scoring best on ChatGPT (#1).
The models disagree about it more than most: #1 on ChatGPT but #7 on Gemini, a spread of 6.
It entered the ranking at the latest close. A new name in the models' answers.
ClickUp Whiteboards – A good pick if you want whiteboarding bundled directly into a project-management/task platform rather than as a standalone tool, so ideas convert straight into trackable work.
Claude, this close
ClickUp Whiteboards: Ideal for project managers wanting to bridge the gap directly between visual brainstorming and actionable tasks in a single platform.
Gemini, this close
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#8
Stormboard
No change from the last closeconsensus 8
Stormboard ranks #8 on consensus with a score of 8, scoring best on ChatGPT (#1).
The models disagree about it more than most: #1 on ChatGPT but #8 on Gemini, a spread of 7.
Stormboard – A niche but credible option for teams running lots of recurring meetings that need lightweight, repeatable whiteboard templates rather than one-off workshops.
Claude, this close
Stormboard: Great for structured sticky-note sessions and data-driven meetings where exporting whiteboard data directly to spreadsheets is essential.
Gemini, this close
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#9
Conceptboard
New entry at the last closeconsensus 7
Conceptboard ranks #9 on consensus with a score of 7, scoring best on ChatGPT (#1).
The models disagree about it more than most: #1 on ChatGPT but #9 on Gemini, a spread of 8.
It entered the ranking at the latest close. A new name in the models' answers.
Conceptboard – Worth a look specifically for EU-based teams or those with strict data-residency/hosting requirements, as it's frequently cited as the go-to Mural alternative for that reason.
Claude, this close
Conceptboard: A strong contender for enterprise teams prioritizing strict GDPR compliance and infinite canvas capabilities for complex visual mapping.
Gemini, this close
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#10
Apple Freeform
New entry at the last closeconsensus 6
Apple Freeform ranks #10 on consensus with a score of 6, scoring best on ChatGPT (#1).
The models disagree about it more than most: #1 on ChatGPT but #10 on Gemini, a spread of 9.
It entered the ranking at the latest close. A new name in the models' answers.
It is the most contested name in this category. It carries the widest cross-model disagreement on the board.
Apple Freeform: A excellent built-in choice for users heavily entrenched in the Apple hardware ecosystem who want native, seamless cross-device syncing.
Gemini, this close
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Questions people ask.

What is the best online whiteboards according to AI?

Miro holds the consensus #1 at the latest close with a score of 25 out of 100, ahead of FigJam. The models don't fully agree: 1 different brand is crowned #1 across the four models.

Which online whiteboard does ChatGPT recommend first?

ChatGPT's current #1 for online whiteboards is shown in the model column of the full ranking.

Which online whiteboard does Claude recommend first?

Claude's current #1 for online whiteboards is shown in the model column of the full ranking.

How are these rankings measured?

We ask each model the same buying questions on every run (850 queries this period), record the full answers, and score each named brand 0-100 by how early and how consistently it appears. Every question runs through the official model APIs, with web search on, not through the consumer chat apps, so nothing is personalized to a user. Each model is scored independently; the consensus blends all 4.

Do the AI models agree with each other?

At the top, yes. Every model crowns the same #1 at the latest close. Further down the board they diverge, which is why each brand carries a spread figure: the gap between its best and worst model rank.

This is the guide. The record has more.

The full ranking shows every model’s column side by side, 12 weeks of movement, and the methodology behind every number.

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