Draw.io vs ExcaliDash

Comparing two open source alternatives to Miro. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

Draw.io

Apache-2.0

draw.io is a JavaScript, client-side editor for general diagramming.

AGPL-3.0

A self hosted dashboard and organizer for Excalidraw with live collaboration.

	Draw.io	ExcaliDash
License	Apache-2.0	AGPL-3.0
Self-hostable	No	Yes
GitHub Stars	8,670	1,633
Forks	1,305	161
Open Issues	36	70
Last Commit	Oct 8, 2026	Oct 4, 2026
First Released	Sep 6, 2016	Nov 22, 2025
Categories	Data Visualization	Data Visualization
Tags	#diagram #whiteboard	#whiteboard #productivity #knowledge-management #diagramming

Draw.io8,670

ExcaliDash

Open-source knowledge base combining note-taking, whiteboard, and project planning in one workspace.

Open-source virtual whiteboard for creating hand-drawn style diagrams and sketches.