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Hand-drawn-feel virtual whiteboard, free and open source.

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What we love

  • Free + open-source
  • Multiplayer real-time
  • Beautiful hand-drawn aesthetic

What to watch

  • Less feature surface than Miro / FigJam
  • Library is smaller

Best for

Engineers and PMs sketching system diagrams and flowcharts.

Key features

  • Hand-drawn aesthetic
  • Real-time multiplayer
  • Custom libraries
  • Mermaid + Markdown
  • Free + open source

What is Excalidraw?

Excalidraw makes diagrams, flowcharts, and wireframes that look hand-sketched. Free, open-source, collaborative — beloved by engineers.

Who is it for?

Excalidraw is a great fit for teams looking for a design & creative tool that fits the freemium tier. It's especially loved by designers, marketing teams, and side-project builders.

Key tags

WhiteboardDiagramsOpen Source

How it compares

We curate Excalidraw among the top Design & Creative tools on saas.fyi. Browse all Design & Creative tools to compare alternatives, or use the directory's search and filters to find a closer fit.

Pricing

Free OSS, Plus from $6/user/mo. Pricing tier: Freemium. Always confirm current pricing on the official site — SaaS pricing changes frequently.

Quick facts

  • Category: Design & Creative
  • Pricing: Freemium — Free OSS, Plus from $6/user/mo
  • Website: excalidraw.com
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