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Excalidraw alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Excalidraw: few workshop features like voting or timers, and free version saves only one scene in the browser. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Excalidraw, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. tldraw currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Miro logoMiroFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +25 of 559.6
  1. Miro logo

    1. MiroTop pick

    Best for: Teams running workshops and planning sessions that need the broadest template and integration library

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Excalidraw

    Templates, integrations and facilitation tools for full workshops.

    Pros

    • Huge template library and facilitation tools
    • Integrates with most work tools
    • Apps on every desktop and mobile platform

    Cons

    • Free plan limits you to three editable boards
    • Busy interface with many features
    • Per-member pricing adds up for large teams
    Visit Miro Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Miro a good Excalidraw alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    3 editable boards
    Checked Oct 25, 2026miro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starter price
    $8 per member/month, billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026miro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business price
    $20 per member/month, billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026miro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop apps
    Mac and Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026miro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile apps
    iOS and Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026miro.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Excalidraw alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

tldraw logo

Best Excalidraw alternative for most people

tldraw

A similarly fast canvas with a cleaner style and a developer SDK.

WBO logo

Best Excalidraw alternative for a free option

WBO

Another free open-source board, built for freehand drawing together.

Miro logo

Best Excalidraw alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Miro

Templates, integrations and facilitation tools for full workshops.

WBO logo

Best Excalidraw alternative for open source

WBO

Another free open-source board, built for freehand drawing together.

WBO logo

Best Excalidraw alternative for self-hosting

WBO

Another free open-source board, built for freehand drawing together.

FigJam logo

Best Excalidraw alternative for Mac

FigJam

A friendlier team whiteboard with stickies and voting.

Wh

Best Excalidraw alternative for Windows

Whimsical

Neater flowcharts and wireframes with docs alongside.

Miro logo

Best Excalidraw alternative for iPhone and Android

Miro

Templates, integrations and facilitation tools for full workshops.

tldraw logo

Best Excalidraw alternative for working in the browser

tldraw

A similarly fast canvas with a cleaner style and a developer SDK.

Excalidraw alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Excalidraw?

tldraw ranks first right now. A similarly fast canvas with a cleaner style and a developer SDK. Miro and FigJam follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Excalidraw?

Yes. tldraw (free plan + paid), Miro (free plan + paid), FigJam (free plan + paid) and WBO (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Excalidraw?

Yes: WBO. WBO can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Excalidraw?

The complaints we hear most: few workshop features like voting or timers; free version saves only one scene in the browser; not suited to large, structured boards.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Excalidraw, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.