iObeya
Collaborative whiteboard software
Visual collaboration platforms
Objectives and key results (OKR) software
Kanban project management software
Strategic planning and execution software
Team collaboration software
Project, portfolio & program management software
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What is iObeya
iObeya is a visual management and collaboration platform designed to digitize “Obeya” rooms for lean and agile execution. It provides shared visual boards for strategy deployment, program and project tracking, and team rituals such as standups and planning sessions. The product is commonly used by enterprise teams that need structured, role-based collaboration with governance and traceability. It differentiates from general-purpose whiteboards by focusing on operational management workflows, standardized board templates, and enterprise administration features.
Purpose-built for Obeya workflows
iObeya centers on structured visual management practices such as strategy deployment, PI/program execution, and continuous improvement. Boards are typically organized around standard ceremonies and operational cadences rather than free-form canvases. This makes it easier to implement consistent ways of working across teams. It also supports use cases where leadership needs a single visual “room” to review progress and blockers.
Enterprise governance and administration
The platform includes enterprise-oriented controls such as role-based access, workspace/board permissions, and centralized administration. These capabilities support larger rollouts where content ownership and access boundaries matter. Compared with lighter collaboration tools, this governance reduces reliance on informal sharing and ad-hoc permissions. It is better suited to regulated or complex organizations that require managed collaboration spaces.
Integrations for execution tracking
iObeya supports integrations to connect visual boards with delivery and work-management systems, helping teams reflect execution status without duplicating updates. This is useful for program rooms that need to consolidate signals from multiple tools. Integration reduces manual reporting overhead and improves consistency between planning views and delivery data. It also supports cross-team visibility when work spans multiple systems.
Less flexible than free-form boards
Because iObeya emphasizes structured visual management, it can feel more constrained than general-purpose collaborative whiteboards. Teams looking for broad brainstorming, design ideation, or highly creative canvases may find fewer options for unconstrained layouts. The product is optimized for operational execution rather than design-centric collaboration. Some organizations may still keep a separate tool for creative whiteboarding.
Adoption requires process alignment
iObeya works best when teams follow defined lean/agile rituals and agree on standard board structures. Organizations without established operating cadences may need coaching and change management to realize value. Without consistent usage, boards can become static status pages rather than active collaboration spaces. This can increase time-to-value compared with simpler, ad-hoc collaboration tools.
OKR depth may be limited
While iObeya can support strategy deployment and goal tracking, it is not always a full specialist OKR system with advanced OKR-specific workflows and analytics. Organizations that require dedicated OKR features (e.g., complex scoring models, extensive OKR reporting, or deep OKR lifecycle automation) may need to supplement it. Fit depends on whether OKRs are managed as part of broader execution rooms or as a standalone discipline. Buyers should validate OKR reporting and governance requirements during evaluation.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Team+ | $4,200 yearly / room | Start with 1 room; Min. rooms: 1; Users: 50; Guest access: Unlimited; Editor access: 200; Whiteboarding sessions: Limited to room users; Deployment: teamplus.iobeya.com (multi-tenant SaaS); Support: Working hours (email, phone); Access to iObeya Academy & Resource Center. |
| Enterprise | $4,200 yearly / room | Minimum number of rooms: 10; Users: 200; Guest access: Unlimited; Editor access: 200; Whiteboarding sessions: Unlimited for customer's organization; Deployment: Dedicated Online or On-Prem (dedicated instance); Data localization & hosting configuration; SSO & user provisioning; API access; Support: Extended "follow the sun"; Professional services quoted separately. |
Seller details
iObeya
Massy, France
2011
Private
https://www.iobeya.com/
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