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draw.io vs Excalidraw
How the two compare on license, platforms and what the community thinks.
Key differences
- Only draw.io is available on Windows, macOS, Linux.
- Only Excalidraw is available on Self-hosted.
| Feature | draw.io | Excalidraw |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Free, open-source diagramming | Open-source virtual whiteboard with a hand-drawn feel |
| License | Open source | Open source |
| Web | ||
| Windows | ||
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| Self-hosted | ||
| Rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Alternatives listed | 4 | 5 |
| Page views | 17 | 57 |
About draw.io
Flowcharts, network and UML diagrams in the browser or desktop app. Apache-2.0 licensed.
About Excalidraw
Sketch diagrams collaboratively with end-to-end encryption. MIT-licensed.
