OpenBoard is a free and open-source interactive whiteboard software compatible with any projector and pointing device.
It was originally forked from Open-Sankoré in 2013 with the intention to focus on simplicity and stability. The license was upgraded from LGPL-2.0-only to GPL-3.0-only. Since version 1.7.2 it is based on Qt 6 framework.
OpenBoard is a fork of the project based on Open-Sankoré 2,0. Open-Sankoré itself is based on the Uniboard software originally developed at the University of Lausanne (UNIL), Switzerland. The software started to be developed in 2003 and was first used by the instructors of the UL in October 2003. The project was later spun off to a local startup company, Mnemis SA. It was subsequently sold to the French Public Interest Grouping for Digital Education in Africa (GIP ENA) which bought the intellectual property of the software in order to make it an open source project under the GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL-2.0-only).
What is OpenBoard?
OpenBoard is an open-source education program for Windows from Open Education Foundation. It ranks 6th by popularity among education in this catalogue. The first release dates back to 2013. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux and Mac operating system. Its interface is available in 13 languages.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.7.7.240, released on March 30, 2026. 12 versions are listed since October 19, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.7 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 37,000 times. The source code on GitHub (OpenBoard-org/OpenBoard) has 3,082 stars. Wikipedia has an article about it in 6 of our languages. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .ubz. Similar programs include Anki, Praat and Tux Paint.
Project description on GitHub: “OpenBoard is a cross-platform interactive whiteboard application intended for use in a classroom setting.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux and Mac operating system
- Mature project (since 2013)
- Interface in 13 languages
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: OpenBoard is an open-source education tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is OpenBoard safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
0B3E703F5D2971CA2CE68BF7203428D74426D4EB7C1447C728F590B4EFAAFAC9· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 12 versions ›12 versions over 4 years · about 2.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7.7.240Latest | March 30, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.7.6.240 | February 25, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.7.5.240 | February 2, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.7.4.240 | January 22, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.7.3.240 | December 18, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.7.1 | May 8, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.7.0.240 | December 8, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.6.4 | October 7, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OpenEducationFoundation.OpenBoard -echoco install openboard -yscoop install extras/openboardOpenBoard_Installer_1.7.7.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask openboardflatpak install flathub ch.openboard.OpenBoardInformation
- Publisher
- Open Education Foundation
- Category
- Education
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/OpenBoard-org/OpenBoard
- Written in
- C++
- Interface languages
- French, English, German, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Korean +7 more
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Other platforms
- Linux, Mac operating system
- Version
- 1.7.7.240
- Released
- March 30, 2026
- First release
- 2013
- Added to the catalogue
- October 19, 2021
- Versions listed
- 12
- Updates / year
- 2.7
- Chocolatey downloads
- 37,000
- GitHub stars
- 3,082
- GitHub forks
- 522
- Website
- openboard.ch
- winget ID
- OpenEducationFoundation.OpenBoard
- Chocolatey package
- openboard
- Scoop package
- extras/openboard
File types it opens (1)
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Frequently asked questions
Is OpenBoard free?
Yes. OpenBoard is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is OpenBoard safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install OpenBoard with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can OpenBoard be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does OpenBoard run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of OpenBoard?
The versions page lists all 12 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 19, 2021.
What are alternatives to OpenBoard?
Anki, Praat, Tux Paint, eXeLearning and GeoGebra Geometry. The alternatives page compares them.
