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# Compare OpenBoard vs SketchWow

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> Detailed comparison between OpenBoard and SketchWow. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | OpenBoard | SketchWow |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 4.9/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 7 | 574 |
| **Starting Price** | - | US$39,00 |
| **Free Trial** | - | No |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) | Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat |
| **Training** | Videos | - |

## Best for

### OpenBoard

Schools, universities and students.

### SketchWow

SketchWow is loved by Small Business, Enterprise, I/T, Educators, Marketers, Designers, Creators, Agencies, Coaches/Consultants and non-creative types.

## Key features

### OpenBoard

- Activity Dashboard
- Categorisation/Grouping
- Collaboration Tools
- Content Management
- Data Import/Export
- Digital Canvas
- Document Management
- Document Storage
- Drag & Drop
- Image Library
- Sketching and Annotation Tools
- Whiteboard

### SketchWow

- Auto Update
- Brainstorming
- Customizable Templates
- Design Templates
- Diagramming
- Digital Canvas
- Drag & Drop
- Flowchart
- Freehand Sketch
- Ideation
- Sketching and Annotation Tools
- Whiteboard

## Links

- [View OpenBoard Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/203472/openboard)
- [View SketchWow Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1054154/sketchwow)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/203472/1054154/openboard/vs/sketchwow)

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