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	1,094	123,196
Forks	103	13,646
Open Issues	39	3,050
Last Commit	May 11, 2026	May 12, 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

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.