Remote collaboration has triggered an explosive growth in demand for whiteboarding tools. When teams are not in the same room, a virtual "whiteboard" is essential for brainstorming, organizing thoughts collectively, and showcasing creative ideas. BoardMix BoSi (boardmix.cn) is a smart whiteboard and collaboration tool launched domestically that integrates AI capabilities on top of traditional online whiteboard features. It supports one-click generation of PPTs, mind maps, flowcharts, and more, upgrading the whiteboard from a purely manual tool into an AI-assisted intelligent workspace.
What is BoardMix BoSi?
BoardMix BoSi (boardmix.cn) is a domestic online collaboration whiteboard tool featuring functions such as infinite canvas whiteboards, mind maps, flowcharts, sticky notes, and wireframes, supporting real-time multi-user collaboration. The core upgrade introduced in the last two years involves AI capabilities—supporting one-click generation of PPTs, mind maps, flowcharts, SWOT analyses, and other structured content via text descriptions or topics.
In terms of positioning, BoardMix serves as a domestic alternative to international products like Miro and FigJam, offering stable access within China, localized features and services, and more friendly pricing.
Core Features
Infinite Canvas Whiteboard
Core feature: A boundaryless digital whiteboard supporting:
- Sticky notes (multiple colors with text input)
- Shape drawing (basic shapes and freehand brushes)
- Image insertion and arrangement
- Arrows and connectors (for process mapping)
- Text boxes
- Frames (used to organize content by area)
The canvas can be scaled infinitely, allowing large brainstorming sessions to spread all content across a single whiteboard without spatial constraints.
Real-time Multi-user Collaboration
A single whiteboard allows inviting multiple members to edit simultaneously:
- See others' cursor positions in real time
- Synchronize edits from other users instantly
- Comments and @mentions
- Video call integration (in some versions)
This enables remote teams to interact and discuss as if they were in the same meeting room, eliminating the need for screen sharing rotations.
Mind Maps
Built-in mind mapping tool supporting:
- Standard radial layout expanding from a central topic
- Keyboard shortcuts for quick node addition
- Customization of node styles and colors
- Rapid generation of mind maps from text outlines
Flowcharts
Standard flowchart drawing functions including decision nodes, start/end nodes, and auto-alignment. Ideal for mapping business processes, system architecture diagrams, user journey maps, and more.
AI Features
AI PPT Generation: Enter a PPT topic; the AI automatically plans the content outline, generates a complete presentation with design templates applied, ready for direct export and use.
AI Mind Map Generation: Input a topic or upload text; the AI analyzes the content structure to automatically generate the corresponding mind map.
AI Flowchart Generation: Describe a business process or system logic; the AI automatically generates the corresponding flowchart.
AI Whiteboard Content Summarization: After filling the whiteboard with sticky notes, use AI to summarize and organize key information, transforming fragmented brainstorming data into structured output.
AI Conversation Assistance: Use conversational interaction to let the AI assist in completing various creative and analytical tasks.
Template Library
Provides a vast collection of scenario-based templates:
- Brainstorming templates
- User journey maps
- SWOT analyses
- OKR planning
- Product roadmaps
- Agile development boards
Selecting a template allows you to fill content directly, which is more efficient than starting from a blank canvas.
Comparison with Other Tools
vs Miro: Miro is the most well-known international online whiteboard tool, offering the richest feature set and plugin ecosystem; it serves as the standard for many global teams. BoardMix acts as its domestic alternative, providing better access speeds within China, lower pricing, a Chinese interface, and localized services—making it ideal for domestic teams.
vs FigJam (Figma's whiteboard): FigJam is deeply integrated with Figma design tools, making it suitable for designer teams; BoardMix is more general-purpose and does not require a design background.
vs Tencent Docs Whiteboard: Tencent Docs also offers whiteboarding features integrated into the Tencent ecosystem; however, its functions are relatively basic compared to BoardMix's comprehensive specialized whiteboard capabilities.
vs Lark (Feishu) Whiteboard: The Lark whiteboard is embedded within the Lark ecosystem and represents a natural choice for Lark users; BoardMix is an independent product that does not rely on a specific platform, making it suitable for cross-platform teams.
vs Edraw MindMaster: Edraw focuses specifically on mind mapping with deeper functionality; while BoardMind's mind mapping features are functional, its core strength lies in whiteboarding and collaboration capabilities.
Who Should Use BoardMix BoSi?
- Remote Teams: Needing an online collaboration space for meetings, project planning, and brainstorming sessions where BoardMix serves as a friendly domestic alternative to Miro.
- Product and Design Teams: Creating wireframe drafts, mapping user journeys, and planning features through collaborative whiteboard discussions offer more intuitive results than static documents.
- Training and Education Scenarios: Using the whiteboard instead of traditional blackboards during online training allows students to interact directly on it, enhancing engagement.
- Users Needing Quick PPTs: The AI one-click PPT generation feature is highly practical for users who need to create presentations quickly.
- Domestic Alternative for Miro Users: Teams using Miro but hindered by access speed issues will find BoardMix offers comparable functionality with stable domestic performance.
Limitations
Compared to Miro, the richness of the plugin ecosystem and third-party integrations still has room for improvement; certain specific workflows may not have corresponding plugins available in BoardMix. The quality of AI-generated content, particularly regarding the sophistication of PPT designs, offers potential for enhancement compared to dedicated AI presentation tools. Free versions come with limitations (number of whiteboards, collaboration headcount), requiring paid subscriptions for team usage.
Pricing
BoardMix offers a free plan suitable for individual users and small teams with basic needs; the Professional and Team plans provide more whiteboards, higher collaboration limits, and advanced AI features. Both monthly and annual subscription options are available. Please refer to our official website for specific details.
As one of the most comprehensive online collaborative whiteboard tools in China, BoardMix—enhanced by its integrated AI capabilities—is a solution worth seriously considering for teams with whiteboarding needs.