Nextcloud Whiteboard
Official Nextcloud app for real-time collaborative whiteboards, built on Excalidraw.
Boards stored in your own Nextcloud with live collaboration.
Nextcloud Whiteboard is the official whiteboard app for Nextcloud, built on Excalidraw. It suits organisations already running Nextcloud that want boards stored in their own files.
What it is
Boards save to Nextcloud from the browser, with local IndexedDB storage and sync. A separate Node.js websocket server handles live collaboration and decides which browser saves each board.
Who it's for
It suits teams already on Nextcloud. It does not suit anyone without a Nextcloud server, or who wants a hosted board with no setup.
Key features
Excalidraw based
Built on the Excalidraw editor.
Saves to Nextcloud
Boards stored in your own instance.
Semi-offline
Local browser storage syncs when online.
Websocket server
Separate service for collaboration.
occ install
Install from the App Store or with occ.
Real-time collaboration
Multiple users edit one board.
Up and running in 3 steps
Our honest verdict
What's great
- Keeps boards in your own Nextcloud storage.
- AGPL-3.0-or-later with SPDX headers.
- Active commits this month.
- Works semi-offline.
Where it falls short
- Requires a Nextcloud server plus a separate websocket service.
- Without the websocket server changes are not saved to Nextcloud.
- Small project compared with Excalidraw itself.
Pricing & license
The app is free under AGPL-3.0-or-later. You pay only for the Nextcloud server you run.
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FAQ
Do I need the websocket server?
Yes. The README says it is required even for one editor, or changes are not saved.
Is it free?
Yes, under AGPL-3.0-or-later; you need a Nextcloud instance.
Is it the same as Excalidraw?
It is built on Excalidraw but integrates with Nextcloud storage.
