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	1,264	126,347
Forks	119	14,181
Open Issues	47	3,183
Last Commit	Jun 26, 2026	Jun 26, 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.