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# Explain Everything vs Microsoft Whiteboard Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Explain Everything** [

4.4/5(15)

](https://www.g2.com/products/explain-everything/reviews#reviews)

**Microsoft Whiteboard** [

4/5(51)

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-whiteboard/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Explain Everything**
Free Trial

**€0.00** · Free

**Microsoft Whiteboard**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Explain Everything**
Not enough reviews yet

**Microsoft Whiteboard**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Explain Everything**
Not enough reviews yet

**Microsoft Whiteboard**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Explain Everything**
$$$$$

**Microsoft Whiteboard**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Explain Everything**
Not enough reviews yet

**Microsoft Whiteboard**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**Explain Everything**
Not enough data

**Microsoft Whiteboard**
[
Integrations (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-whiteboard/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1589537&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-whiteboard/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2443937&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limited Features (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-whiteboard/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1589557&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Diagramming Issues (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-whiteboard/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1589618&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Screenshots

**Explain Everything**
 ![Explain Everything screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/195400/australia2.png)

**Microsoft Whiteboard**
No screenshot available

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Explain Everything**

8.8

8.815

**Microsoft Whiteboard**

7.6

7.638

Ease of Use

**Explain Everything**

8.3

8.315

**Microsoft Whiteboard**

8.8

8.839

Ease of Setup

**Explain Everything**
Not enough data

**Microsoft Whiteboard**

9.1

9.111

Ease of Admin

**Explain Everything**
Not enough data

**Microsoft Whiteboard**
Not enough data

Quality of Support

**Explain Everything**

8.8

8.814

**Microsoft Whiteboard**

7.4

7.430

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Explain Everything**
Not enough data

**Microsoft Whiteboard**
Not enough data

Product Direction (% positive)

**Explain Everything**

10.0

10.015

**Microsoft Whiteboard**

7.8

7.837

Features

Collaborative Whiteboard[Hide 65 FeaturesShow 65 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.7

8

8.0

34

Design Tools

Drawing

9.2(won by 0.2)

8

9.0

31

Marker Colors

9.2(won by 0.8)

8

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.4

28

Mind Mapping

9.3(won by 0.8)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.5

27

Templates

9.0(won by 1.5)

8

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.5

26

Drag-and-Drop

9.3(won by 0.4)

7

8.9

25

Project Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Tools

Voting

8.1(won by 1.2)

6

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.9

18

Commenting

8.6(won by 0.8)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.8

22

Integrations

CMS Integrations

8.1(won by 0.7)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.4

12

Sharing

8.1(won by 0.1)

8

8.0

23

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Software Offering

In-Browser

8.6(won by 1.3)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.3

20

Desktop App

8.6

6

8.7(won by 0.1)

26

Mobile App

8.1

7

8.2(won by 0.1)

24

Agentic AI - Collaborative Whiteboard

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Idea Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Whiteboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Categorization/Grouping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Meeting Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mind Maps

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Diagramming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sketching and Annotation Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ideation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Digital Canvas

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Planning Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Department/Project

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Presentation Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Presentation Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 2 feature categories with incomplete data

Collaboration & Productivity[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

To-Do List

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discussions/Forums

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Team Collaboration[Hide 51 FeaturesShow 51 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication

Status Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Instant Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Feed

Not enough data

Not enough data

Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Comments and Voting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discussions

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Directory

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Status of Coworkers

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Collaboration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Knowledge Base

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys

Not enough data

Not enough data

Productivity Tools

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Meeting Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

Moderation

Not enough data

Not enough data

User, Role, and Access Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance and Reliability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discussions/Forums

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audio Calls

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Sync

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Explain Everything](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1541502640/explain-everything.svg "Explain Everything")](https://www.g2.com/products/explain-everything/reviews)

Explain Everything

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

13.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

73.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

13.3%

[![Microsoft Whiteboard](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_922c72685a41fb6759b93880e18a96da/96b2b9a3-a176-4ee4-bf34-b6a3c5f9d9d7.png "Microsoft Whiteboard")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-whiteboard/reviews)

Microsoft Whiteboard

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

32.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

38.8%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

28.6%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

13.3%

32.7%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

73.3%

38.8%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

13.3%

28.6%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Explain Everything](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1541502640/explain-everything.svg "Explain Everything")](https://www.g2.com/products/explain-everything/reviews)
Explain Everything

Education Management

26.7%

Information Technology and Services

20.0%

E-Learning

20.0%

Primary/Secondary Education

6.7%

Internet

6.7%

Other

20.0%

[![Microsoft Whiteboard](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_922c72685a41fb6759b93880e18a96da/96b2b9a3-a176-4ee4-bf34-b6a3c5f9d9d7.png "Microsoft Whiteboard")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-whiteboard/reviews)
Microsoft Whiteboard

Information Technology and Services

18.4%

Education Management

8.2%

Real Estate

6.1%

Oil & Energy

6.1%

Computer Software

6.1%

Other

55.1%

FAQs

## Explain Everything vs Microsoft Whiteboard FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Explain Everything vs Microsoft Whiteboard?

Explain Everything stands out for its higher G2 rating and stronger support scores, while Microsoft Whiteboard is favored for ease of setup and use.

| [Explain Everything](https://www.g2.com/products/explain-everything/reviews) | [Microsoft Whiteboard](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-whiteboard/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.4/5 (15 reviews) | 4.0/5 (52 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| — | 9.0 |
| 8.8 | 7.4 |
| Strong support and collaboration features for education and training | Ease of setup and integration with Microsoft ecosystem |

### How do the pricing models of Explain Everything and Microsoft Whiteboard compare?

Explain Everything is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to Microsoft Whiteboard.

- **Explain Everything:** Reviewers highlight that it is not pricey, offers a free version with substantial functionality, and provides discounts for schools and individuals.
- **Microsoft Whiteboard:** Reviewers appreciate that it is included with Microsoft 365 subscriptions and does not incur additional charges, but note that it lacks advanced features found in paid competitors.

### What are the best alternatives to Explain Everything and Microsoft Whiteboard?

The top three alternatives to Explain Everything and Microsoft Whiteboard are Miro, Mural, and Jamboard.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Explain Everything](https://www.g2.com/products/explain-everything/reviews) | 4.4/5 (15 reviews) | Mid-Market | Reviewers note strong value and educational discounts | Collaboration and support for education and training |
| [Microsoft Whiteboard](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-whiteboard/reviews) | 4.0/5 (52 reviews) | Mid-Market | Included with Microsoft 365, no extra cost | Ease of use and integration with Microsoft ecosystem |
| [Miro](https://www.g2.com/products/miro/reviews) | 4.6/5 (13,507 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Advanced features and flexibility for collaboration |
| [Mural](https://www.g2.com/products/mural/reviews) | 4.6/5 (1,473 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Robust design and graphic options for teams |

### Which Collaborative Whiteboard features should I prioritize when comparing Explain Everything and Microsoft Whiteboard?

Buyers should prioritize Templates, Integrations, Ease of Use, Collaboration Features, and Support when comparing Explain Everything and Microsoft Whiteboard.

- **Templates:** Microsoft Whiteboard has 1 all-time mention for templates; Explain Everything reviewers highlight customizable and pre-loaded templates for education.
- **Integrations:** Microsoft Whiteboard has 2 all-time mentions for integrations; Explain Everything reviewers note integration with cloud storage and LMS platforms.
- **Ease of Use:** Microsoft Whiteboard scores 8.8; Explain Everything scores 8.3.
- **Collaboration Features:** Both products are praised for real-time collaboration, with Microsoft Whiteboard having 1 all-time mention for team collaboration.
- **Support:** Explain Everything scores 8.8 for Quality of Support; Microsoft Whiteboard scores 7.4.

### What are the pros and cons of Explain Everything vs Microsoft Whiteboard?

Explain Everything's headline strength is its robust support and educational collaboration, while Microsoft Whiteboard is favored for ease of use and integration with Microsoft tools.

- **Explain Everything strengths:** Reviewers highlight strong support (8.8), collaboration features for education, and flexibility in uploading and sharing content.
- **Explain Everything trade-offs:** Some reviewers note a learning curve for new users and large file sizes for video exports.
- **Microsoft Whiteboard strengths:** Reviewers cite ease of use (8.8), integration with Microsoft 365 and Teams, and flexibility for technical and educational use. All-time mentions: Integrations (2), Templates (1), Team Collaboration (1).
- **Microsoft Whiteboard trade-offs:** Reviewers mention limited features (2 all-time mentions), basic diagramming, limited customization, and integration issues.

### Is Explain Everything or Microsoft Whiteboard better for small businesses?

Explain Everything is a better fit for small businesses, with reviewers noting its flexibility and educational discounts.

- **Explain Everything:** Largest segment is Mid-Market, but reviewers highlight its value for education and small teams, including discounts for schools and individuals.
- **Microsoft Whiteboard:** Largest segment is Mid-Market, with reviewers noting its inclusion in Microsoft 365 and ease of use for teams already using Microsoft products.

### Which Collaborative Whiteboard platform has better integrations?

Microsoft Whiteboard is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing its connections to Microsoft 365 and Teams.

- **Explain Everything:** Reviewers mention integration with cloud storage and LMS platforms in recent reviews.
- **Microsoft Whiteboard:** Integrations are cited in 2 all-time mentions, with specific references to Microsoft Teams, OneNote, and SharePoint.

### How do Explain Everything and Microsoft Whiteboard compare on customer support?

Explain Everything outperforms Microsoft Whiteboard on Quality of Support by a margin of 1.4 points (8.8 vs 7.4).

- **Explain Everything:** Reviewers consistently praise responsive and helpful support, with multiple perfect scores (7.0) and positive experiences in education and business contexts.
- **Microsoft Whiteboard:** Support experiences are mixed, with scores ranging from 1.0 to 7.0; reviewers note that documentation and onboarding could be improved.

### Which is easier to implement, Explain Everything or Microsoft Whiteboard?

Microsoft Whiteboard is easier to implement, with a higher Ease of Setup score (9.0) and multiple reviewers citing quick onboarding.

- **Explain Everything:** Reviewers note a learning curve for new users and the need for initial training, especially for younger students.
- **Microsoft Whiteboard:** Reviewers highlight straightforward setup, especially for teams already using Microsoft 365, and ease of access across devices.

### Which product has better Templates?

Microsoft Whiteboard is more frequently cited for Templates, with 1 all-time mention, while Explain Everything reviewers highlight customizable and pre-loaded templates for education.

- **Explain Everything:** Reviewers describe the ability to create and use pre-loaded templates, especially for lesson planning and educational use.
- **Microsoft Whiteboard:** Templates are mentioned in 1 all-time review, with reviewers noting the availability of built-in templates for project planning and education.

Alternatives

**Explain Everything Alternatives**

 ![Miro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f43d71a5c7b1abb1b7d3dfc8d3668f9b/miro.svg "Miro")

[
Miro
](/products/miro/reviews)

 ![Mural](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cd5feac1eada8186ed09d1aa7aed7d8e/mural.svg "Mural")

[
Mural
](/products/mural/reviews)

 ![Webex Suite](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b21d1d733c9723212518f8d4ef8f7f28/cisco-webex-suite.svg "Webex Suite")

[
Webex Suite
](/products/cisco-webex-suite/reviews)

 ![Padlet](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1ebf87aa45a069cca48bc220d973ea0d/padlet.svg "Padlet")

[
Padlet
](/products/padlet/reviews)

**Microsoft Whiteboard Alternatives**

 ![Miro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f43d71a5c7b1abb1b7d3dfc8d3668f9b/miro.svg "Miro")

[
Miro
](/products/miro/reviews)

 ![Mural](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cd5feac1eada8186ed09d1aa7aed7d8e/mural.svg "Mural")

[
Mural
](/products/mural/reviews)

 ![Padlet](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1ebf87aa45a069cca48bc220d973ea0d/padlet.svg "Padlet")

[
Padlet
](/products/padlet/reviews)

 ![Conceptboard](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cf84d2368723d39493b48d31227591cb/conceptboard.svg "Conceptboard")

[
Conceptboard
](/products/conceptboard/reviews)

## Explain Everything vs Microsoft Whiteboard

- Reviewers felt that Explain Everything meets the needs of their business better than Microsoft Whiteboard.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Explain Everything is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Explain Everything over Microsoft Whiteboard.