All Microsoft Whiteboard Reviews
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Rebecca
Insurance, 1,001 - 5,000 employees
Used less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
Reviewed May 2022
Amazing Collaboration Tool
Abid
Verified reviewer
Banking, 5,001-10,000 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed March 2022
Microsoft Whiteboard is an Incredible Collaboration Tool
My overall experience with Microsoft Whiteboard is very amazing and i am using this software from last 2 years for conducting online sessions, trainings and teaching classes. With the help of Microsoft Whiteboard we can interact with large audience and easily communicate and share ideas with them.
PROSI always prefer using Microsoft Whiteboard for online meetings and seminars because it is very easy to use and very helpful software. The software easily integrate with other software and provide excellent support in online trainings. We can also share diagram, equations and express your point of views by choosing different colours and styles.
CONSMicrosoft Whiteboard needs to add more tools and features which will make this software more powerful and helpful for users. Other than that Microsoft Whiteboard is heading towards a good direction and everything in this amazing software works very well.
Ignitius
Verified reviewer
Education Management, 501-1,000 employees
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed June 2021
An awesome platform that allows for collaboration and also cloud saving.
Great platform for exchange and display of skills and capabilities under one window
PROSIn the education sector where kids need to showcase their work and work together remotely, Microsoft Whiteboard is the most ideal. This has compatibility to be embedded on School Management Systems
CONSThe control credentials of the host or initiator have to be tightened so as to allow monitoring especially on the part of collaborating on the canvas
Reason for choosing Microsoft Whiteboard
Ease to use and at economic cost.
Reasons for switching to Microsoft Whiteboard
Cost factor
Ryan
Verified reviewer
Higher Education, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
1
EASE OF USE
2
FUNCTIONALITY
1
Reviewed June 2021
Half-baked and feature-free
For a product that is ostensibly part of the Office 365 suite, Microsoft Whiteboard is probably the weakest and least useful product that I've worked with so far. Yes, it's easy to create a new whiteboard; yes, you can even create a (long, ugly, hard-to-read) URL to share your whiteboard; and yes, you can even export your whiteboard as a PNG. But those aren't features--those are basic requirements--and Whiteboard barely manages to pull even those off.
PROSThe core features are competently executed--it's mind-numbingly easy to create a new whiteboard, and there is no confusion possible as to what the (very few) available tools in the toolbar do.
CONSThe list of missing features is extraordinarily long, so I'll focus on the most glaring omissions and limitations. The tool palette is quite limited; while at first glance it appears there are four different "pens," they are in fact just four copies of the same pen, all of which can be configured only minimally (width, from "1" to "6," and your choice of 15 colors). There is a highlighter tool which has similar configuration limitations and doesn't even include opacity adjustment. The eraser tool is overzealous; one errant click and giant portions of your diagram vanish. The text tool has one pre-set "handwriting" type font that I find to be practically illegible; this can't be changed. There is also a redundant "note" tool that mimics Post-It notes, but it is unclear what the purpose of these notes is intended to be, since there is no visibility control toggle, etc. The drawing experience is awful as well; the interface automatically attempts to "smooth" your drawings (you can't disable this either!), meaning that any fine details that you draw that Whiteboard interprets as errors are obliterated.
Patricia
Verified reviewer
Construction, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2022
A Remote Worker's GoTo App
When it first came out, I started using it. I love the way I can remotely communicate but also move items on the whiteboard between computers on the network even if I'm not logged on to my workplace desktop.
PROSBeing able to access it from anywhere I can sign in and to have it update in real time makes this app really great. It eliminates emailing while collaborating because you are "with" everyone.
CONSWhen Microsoft changes the functions, you have no choice but to adapt. It's cloud based so you have to live with that to get the other benefits.
Reason for choosing Microsoft Whiteboard
When I first tried it, I loved it. I didn't try anything else first. I haven't found anything that works better since then.
Claudine
Financial Services, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used weekly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed August 2023
Great for Team Collaboration
It works well for quick and simple sharing. It's cost-effective. It keeps colleagues engaged.Files are easy to save and share.
PROSIt is a great tool for getting colleagues involved in various discussions, meetings and brainstorming ideas. It works very well for my team because we are based in different countries. It allows all team members the opportunity to engage in real-time. It is really easy to use.
CONSIt does not have as many features as other software, but it has the basics to get started and keep the team engaged. I would like to see the addition of a few more templates added.
Amanda
Computer Software, 1 employee
Used daily for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed December 2023
Whiteboard makes colaborating simple
Definitely exceeded our needs and met all of my teams expectations. Beautiful functional Digital Canvas.
PROSAbiity to use keyboard or pen That it was included in my 365 subscription and its in real time.
CONSThe lack of editing capabilities and basic structure.
Sivaranjani
Information Technology and Services, 5,001-10,000 employees
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed June 2023
My experience with Microsoft Whiteboard
A good tool for training and team meeting to share our thoughts and ideas.
PROSIt's best to be paired with colleagues and friends to share our ideas and for weekly meeting with team. We can share our understanding and progress in our project in an easy way that I think writing is more clear way of description.The software allows multiple users to draw and write on the same whiteboard simultaneously and perfect for training session and team meeting.
CONSSometimes drawing with mouse is difficult compared to tab and I sometimes face issue with inserting the icons and resize the options.
Harsh
Higher Education, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed December 2023
No Frills, Infinite White Canvas
I love it and use it for its no frills canvas.
PROSIt is really easy to start collaborative work on the miscrosoft Whiteboard.
CONSOn the mobile application you might feel the thickest ink is not thick enough to notice on a big screen.
Latif
Entertainment, 1 employee
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2023
Excellence and Performance
I facilitated my job as a freelancer.
PROSAll the feature that I need for my class presentation are available
CONSNothing really bothers me when I learned how to use it
Caroline
Retail, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed October 2023
Microsoft whiteboard (8/10)
Fairly positive
PROSThis is very helpful for us when we are brainstorming ideas or need to make some quick notes
CONSCollaboration features on this software are limited meaning we may look for alternatives in the future
PandiDurai
Information Technology and Services, 10,000+ employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed March 2023
Virtual Whiteboard
Every day, we utilize the whiteboard to discuss our project, visualize its scope, and draw out its overview. In particular, since we are currently working from home, we make use of it to play games during Fun Fridays.
PROSSimilar to a traditional whiteboard, Microsoft Whiteboard offers the flexibility to draw anything, making it suitable for a variety of purposes, including brainstorming, project planning, sketching, and teaching. Its infinite canvas provides ample space for users to create and organize content without limitations.Another compelling feature of Microsoft Whiteboard is its collaborative capabilities. Multiple users can work on the same board simultaneously, making it an excellent tool for remote teams to collaborate and share ideas in real-time. Additionally, users can save and share their work with others, enabling easy access and review of the content at a later time.Moreover, Microsoft Whiteboard offers a range of tools and features to enhance the user experience, including the ability to add images, text, and notes to the board. It also allows users to export the board as an image or PDF file, making it a versatile tool for both personal and professional use.
CONSI don't dislike anything. It's a very useful one.
PriyaDharshan
Information Technology and Services, 10,000+ employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed May 2023
MS Digital Whiteboard
Overall, we use this whiteboard in our meetings.
PROSWe can use this whiteboard in our Microsoft Teams meeting, also everyone in the meeting can also use this board can draw or write.
CONSSometimes its not showing the person name who access the whiteboard.
michael
Graphic Design, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
3
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed May 2023
Microsoft whiteboard is the best
I use Microsoft Whiteboard to train my clients
PROSit's easy to use and the results are perfect
CONSAll the features are working perfectly the way they are supposed to work
Hope
E-Learning, 51-200 employees
Used weekly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2021
Microsoft Whiteboard is an amazing teaching tool.
I will definitely continue to use whiteboard in the fall with my students. It is an easy way to show math problems virtually and then share the notes with the students. I really enjoy using it.
PROSI love how versatile the whiteboard is. It has many different colors. It has tools that make sharing notes with my math students easy. For example, if you want to draw a circle, it will auto correct your circle so it is perfectly round. There are wonderful templates as well as backgrounds for your pages. It is simple to use and worked well over Zoom.
CONSThe learning curve was the only thing I didn't like. It's pretty easy to learn the basic tools of whiteboard on your own, but if you want to use everything the whiteboard offers, there are many tutorial videos online.
Wasim
E-Learning, 1 employee
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed June 2021
Another great product from Microsoft
All in all, Microsoft Whiteboard is a very useful application which I use very often. Provide that the minor kinks are ironed out by Mirosoft, this application would be perfect.
PROSThe greatest pro about Microsoft whiteboard is its simplicity. The few controls and options that are built in, are very easy to use and manipulate. As a result, one does not get lost in searching for menus, and options.
CONSCurrently, I use a Microsoft Surface Pro 7 with the Surface Pen. Despite Microsoft claims that the whiteboard app is supposed to be well integrated with the device, in reality, the software lags quite alot on my Surface Pro. For instance, when it is required to pan the whiteboard, the software often lags/ delays after moving the mouse or pen. Also, there is some delay between the pen stroke and the line being drawn.
Alicia
Philanthropy, 11-50 employees
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed July 2021
Visual Collaborations
Whiteboard has been extremely beneficial in the sudden onset of remote work. We've used it for collaborating and sharing concepts for web design, product development and project planning.
PROSThe features are simple and easy to use. Within Teams meetings, it becomes a virtual whiteboard for organizing, sharing and explaining ideas visually. This allows more teammates to participate and understand concepts being discussed.
CONSBecoming fluent in navigating inside Whiteboard was annoying while I was learning; it wasn't as instinctual. For example, if you don't remember the size of the box around the text, you might accidentally click to move the screen and end up moving the text box instead.
Eric
Financial Services, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed May 2023
MS Whiteboard: My drawing brings all the employees to my board!
Over we rate this 9.5/10. Definitely being picky with the colors. Not much bad things to say about this. So check this out if your office engages in projects like this using a whiteboard!
PROSThis product is wickedly AMAZING. Being able to share your board in real time and have it update for the other employees as fast as it does is very impressive. The amount of functions it has is also very impressive.
CONSMain complaint. Low choice for colors. Come on, its 2023 we should be able to select a color wheel or something to broaden the color choices for coloring and stuff.
Reason for choosing Microsoft Whiteboard
As I say, we are a Microsoft using company. I saw this product and tried it out and decided to keep using it. We personally use for our staff meetings when some members can't attend. Very useless!
Omar
Verified reviewer
Information Technology and Services, 51-200 employees
Used monthly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed September 2021
This is the best FREE software out there for whiteboards.
I think that overall it is an extremely useful software and I have used it a great deal for many things including tutoring. I would recommend Microsoft Whiteboard despite some of my critiques of the software.
PROSOne of its best features is that it is fast and extremely easy to use. You can get up and running very quickly with it and also it supports digital pen usage which is fantastic especially if you are diagramming or explaining something to someone. I love this application. I think one of the best things about it is how visually pleasing it is. I would recommend Microsoft Whiteboard overall. In short it gets the job done.
CONSI have problems with the fonts. I do not like the lack of fonts in this application. I don't like that you have very little control over the size of the text and the size in general especially within notes. There is a lack of colors to use, there is only a small amount of colors available for usage.
Denisse
Research, 5,001-10,000 employees
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed November 2022
Whiteboard helps a lot to express yourself
I really enjoy the app, it is an intuitive tool. I have no problem expressing my ideas and guiding people to my argument. I love it!
PROSIt is easy and intuitive. You can have access to it very simply and when in a meeting or something you can draw attention to your ideas without complications. Diagramming and sketching is now the best option rather to wait for a formal presentation to explain everything
CONSI have some troubles when my connection fails, and I might lose the info.
Anonymous
1 employee
Used weekly for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed July 2020
Easy and free whiteboard cloud-based Software
I use Microsoft Whiteboard to prepare simple slides to use in my tutorials.
PROSI'm glad that Microsoft Whiteboard is also available for pc. I downloaded it for free on Microsoft Store for Windows10. It is a simple whiteboard on which I write using a digital pen easily. On my board I can also load different types of documents, as PDF, Word or Power Point document, and photos. I can draw using different colors, and underline, or cancel. I can save my work as PNG o SVG. Being is a cloud-based software, I can also work with others, giving them the link to my board. Microsoft Whiteboard is easy, fun, and free.
CONSSurely many features could be added. I can't say it's a competitive product, but it is free, easy, with basic functions. That is enough for a quick work.
Rakesh
E-Learning, 201-500 employees
Used weekly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2021
The best Whitebook and digital drawing app for Windows devices
Pros of Microsoft Whiteboard: - Easy to use - Multiple colours, brushes, pens, are available. - Works best on touch screen and stylus.
CONSCon of Microsoft Whiteboard: Does not work well on non-touchscreen devices or large drawings.
Anonymous
1 employee
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed September 2022
Microsoft Whiteboard is God-tier!
The collaborative feature of using a link and even signing in. Also, the edit feature where the drawings are movable not unlike the other softwares.
CONSThe select or the lasso tool where I can't really select the stuff I want to select so I always end up repeating the selection most of the time.
Tomáš
Hospital & Health Care, 11-50 employees
Used weekly for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed May 2023
A higher level of Microsoft paint
This program has useful tools and it is intuitive as well. Advantage is also free to download. There are many different good templates ready to use. It is also integrated in Microsoft Teams which could be helpful for meetings.
CONSI had sometimes problem with ruler zoom and orientation and sometimes it causes lags. Also I would welcome to make my own templates and more personalisation.
Michael
Verified reviewer
Information Technology and Services, 10,000+ employees
Used monthly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2021
Organizational Change Consultant
I have enjoyed using this tool and frequently show it to colleagues as a way to make their virtual meetings more interactive
PROSMy team and I had a lot of fun using this tool for team building and brainstorming. In our meetings we leverage Whiteboard for ice breakers as well.
CONSFunctionality is limited without launching a separate app, which can be impossible for those not using Microsoft or just too complex a workflow for those less technology literate