Best Excalidraw Alternatives
The top-ranked Excalidraw alternative is Tldraw (Open Source). The best free option is Microsoft Whiteboard.
Excalidraw is a virtual whiteboard for sketching hand-drawn-style diagrams and wireframes. People look for alternatives with real-time collaboration, more shapes, integrations, or advanced diagramming.
1Tldraw
Open SourceAn open-source infinite canvas whiteboard with a fast, minimal interface.
2Collaborative online whiteboard for diagrams, mapping, and workshops.
3Figma's online whiteboard for brainstorming and team collaboration.
Microsoft Whiteboard
FreeA free digital canvas for collaboration integrated with Microsoft 365.
Fast tool for flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps, and docs.
draw.io (diagrams.net)
Open SourceA free, open-source diagramming tool that runs in the browser or desktop.
Lucidspark
FreemiumA collaborative whiteboard from Lucid for ideation and workshops.
Concepts
FreemiumFlexible infinite-canvas sketching app for ideas and illustration.
Milanote
FreemiumVisual tool to organize ideas, notes, and projects on boards.
Mural
FreemiumDigital workspace for visual collaboration and team workshops.
Heptabase
SubscriptionVisual note-taking and whiteboard tool for connecting ideas and research.
Freeform
FreeApple's free flexible canvas app for boards and collaboration.
Excalidraw alternatives: FAQ
What is the best alternative to Excalidraw?
Tldraw is ranked first on this list (Open Source). The ranking combines our base score with readers' votes, so it can change.
What is the best free alternative to Excalidraw?
The highest-ranked free or open-source options here are Tldraw, Microsoft Whiteboard and draw.io (diagrams.net).
Which Excalidraw alternatives work on Mac?
Miro, FigJam, draw.io (diagrams.net) and Mural run on macOS.
Which Excalidraw alternatives work on Linux?
draw.io (diagrams.net) run on Linux.
Are there Excalidraw alternatives for Android?
Yes: Miro, Microsoft Whiteboard, Concepts and Milanote have Android apps.
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