Etherpad vs Excalidraw
Comparing two open source alternatives . Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
Etherpad
Apache-2.0Open-source real-time collaborative text editor you can self-host.
Excalidraw
MITOpen-source virtual whiteboard for creating hand-drawn style diagrams and sketches.
Side-by-side comparison
| Etherpad | Excalidraw | |
|---|---|---|
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Self-hostable | Yes | Yes |
| GitHub Stars | 18,212 | 119,791 |
| Forks | 3,010 | 13,036 |
| Open Issues | 127 | 2,910 |
| Last Commit | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| First Released | Mar 26, 2011 | Jan 2, 2020 |
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