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	5,373	122,999
Forks	863	13,613
Open Issues	181	3,043
Last Commit	May 11, 2026	May 11, 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

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.