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Microsoft Whiteboard vs Explain Everything: catalog facts
Microsoft Whiteboard	Explain Everything
Freemium Included with Microsoft 365 plans, which offer a free trial.	Freemium Free to start, with paid options and demos for schools and institutions.
Web	Android, iOS, Web
Infinite canvas for freeform drawing Real-time collaboration across devices	Records whiteboard video tutorials Imports existing presentations
Requires a Microsoft account Best suited to people already in Microsoft 365	Focused on education rather than general diagramming Ownership change to Promethean may affect plans
Web application	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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