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	8,366	132,981
Forks	1,261	15,479
Open Issues	58	3,446
Last Commit	Sep 25, 2026	Sep 26, 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.io

Excalidraw132,981

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.