ExcaliDash vs Excalidraw

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

ExcaliDash

AGPL-3.0

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

MIT

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

	ExcaliDash	Excalidraw
License	AGPL-3.0	MIT
Self-hostable	Yes	Yes
GitHub Stars	1,633	133,610
Forks	161	15,633
Open Issues	70	3,260
Last Commit	Oct 4, 2026	Oct 10, 2026
First Released	Nov 22, 2025	Jan 2, 2020
Categories	Data Visualization	Collaboration & Communication Tools Graphic Design Tools
Tags	#whiteboard #productivity #knowledge-management #diagramming	#collaboration #diagram #diagramming #whiteboard

ExcaliDash1,633

Excalidraw

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

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