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	4,418	119,791
Forks	747	13,036
Open Issues	167	2,910
Last Commit	Mar 25, 2026	Mar 27, 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

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