WBO

Spec sheet

Purpose

WBO is a free and open-source online collaborative whiteboard for art, entertainment, design, and teaching.Read 11 Oct 2026 · wbo.ophir.dev

Integrations

The self-hosted server supports OpenTelemetry metrics, logs, and traces through OTLP exporters.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Support

The project README directs users to open a GitHub issue to report an issue or propose a feature.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

License

The GitHub repository identifies the project license as AGPL-3.0.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Headquarters

Paris, FranceRead 28 Sep 2026 · wbo.ophir.dev

Founded

2013Read 28 Sep 2026 · wbo.ophir.dev

Access controls

Self-hosters can use JWT roles to control board access and editing, including read-only boards.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Authentication

Self-hosted instances support board authentication using JSON Web Tokens, with capabilities to open, edit, and clear boards.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Export

A board preview can be downloaded in SVG format, though the README says its renderer is not fully faithful.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Live collaboration

Many users can draw simultaneously on a large virtual board, with real-time updates for connected users.Read 11 Oct 2026 · wbo.ophir.dev

Persistence

The board state is always persisted.Read 11 Oct 2026 · wbo.ophir.dev

Private boards

Users can create private boards with a random link or a custom board name; access is available to people who know the link or name.Read 11 Oct 2026 · wbo.ophir.dev

Public board

The public board is accessible to everyone, and its contents are ephemeral.Read 11 Oct 2026 · wbo.ophir.dev

Self-hosting

WBO can be run on a user's own web server using the official Docker image or directly with Node.js.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Sharing

Users can collaborate by sending one another the board URL.Read 11 Oct 2026 · wbo.ophir.dev

Plans and prices

Every WBO plan and price →

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