Excalidraw vs miniPaint

Comparing two open source alternatives . Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

Excalidraw

MIT

Open-source virtual whiteboard for creating hand-drawn style diagrams and sketches.

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miniPaint

MIT

Online image editor with layers, filters, and effects that runs entirely in the browser. An open source Photoshop alternative with no ads or account required.

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Side-by-side comparison

	Excalidraw	miniPaint
License	MIT	MIT
Self-hostable	Yes	Yes
GitHub Stars	122,029	999
Forks	13,438	34
Open Issues	3,013	6
Last Commit	Apr 26, 2026	Apr 27, 2026
First Released	Jan 2, 2020	Mar 29, 2026
Categories	Collaboration & Communication Tools Graphic Design Tools	Graphic Design Tools
Tags	#collaboration #diagram #diagramming #whiteboard	#browser #editor #image-editor

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