Draw.io vs Excalidraw

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.

MIT

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

	Draw.io	Excalidraw
License	Apache-2.0	MIT
Self-hostable	No	Yes
GitHub Stars	8,670	133,610
Forks	1,305	15,633
Open Issues	36	3,260
Last Commit	Oct 8, 2026	Oct 10, 2026
First Released	Sep 6, 2016	Jan 2, 2020
Categories	Data Visualization	Collaboration & Communication Tools Graphic Design Tools
Tags	#diagram #whiteboard	#collaboration #diagram #diagramming #whiteboard

Draw.io8,670

Excalidraw

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

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