WBO
Online collaborative whiteboard where many people draw at once; boards are saved as SVG files.
AGPL whiteboard you can run with one Docker command.
WBO is a simple online whiteboard where many people draw at the same time. It suits teachers and small teams who want a self-hosted board without accounts or workshop features.
What it is
Connected users see edits in real time and the server saves each board as an SVG file. The README lists use for drawing, design, teaching and collaborative diagrams.
Who it's for
It suits classrooms and quick sketching sessions. It does not suit teams needing sticky notes, templates, voting or facilitation tools.
Key features
Real-time drawing
Many users draw on one large board.
SVG storage
Boards are saved as SVG files.
Docker image
lovasoa/wbo image with one run command.
Node.js option
Run directly with Node.js.
Public demo
Try it at wbo.ophir.dev.
Proxy settings
WBO_IP_SOURCE option for running behind a proxy.
Up and running in 3 steps
Our honest verdict
What's great
- Quick to deploy with one docker run command.
- Boards are plain SVG files you can keep.
- Very frequent releases.
- No accounts needed for the demo board.
Where it falls short
- Minimal feature set; no workshop tools.
- AGPL-3.0 requires sharing changes if you run a modified version as a service.
- Behind a proxy you must set the IP source option yourself.
Pricing & license
WBO is free under AGPL-3.0; the only cost is running it yourself. The README also links a free public demo.
Open remote AI-training roles
870 open remote AI-training roles, updated November 14, 2026; most pay $20–$170 an hour. Zekai lists them free; the application goes to the employer’s platform.
Alternatives
Use it, or have us set it up
FAQ
Is WBO free?
Yes, under AGPL-3.0.
Where are boards stored?
As SVG files on the server folder you mount.
Does WBO have sticky notes or templates?
The README does not list them.
