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Limnu alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Limnu: free plan is limited after the 14-day trial, and no templates or workshop tools. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Limnu, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Ziteboard currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Excalidraw logoExcalidrawOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted5 of 559.6
2WBO logoWBOOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 455.3
  1. Excalidraw logo

    1. ExcalidrawTop pick

    Best for: Engineers and anyone who wants fast, informal sketches and diagrams without an account

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Limnu

    Free open-source sketching with a hand-drawn style.

    Pros

    • Start drawing instantly with no account
    • Open source and embeddable in other tools
    • Distinctive hand-drawn style for informal diagrams

    Cons

    • Few workshop features like voting or timers
    • Free version saves only one scene in the browser
    • Not suited to large, structured boards
    Visit Excalidraw 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 Excalidraw a good Limnu alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    No account needed
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026plus.excalidraw.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Excalidraw+ price
    $6 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026plus.excalidraw.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days (Excalidraw+)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026plus.excalidraw.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Currency
    USD
    Checked Oct 25, 2026plus.excalidraw.com(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. WBO logo

    2. WBO

    Best for: Teachers, tinkerers and teams wanting a free shared drawing board they can self-host

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Limnu

    Free open-source freehand board you can self-host.

    Pros

    • Free with no account needed
    • Open source and easy to self-host
    • Real-time drawing with link sharing

    Cons

    • Very basic tools, no sticky notes or templates
    • Anyone with the link can edit
    • No integrations
    Visit WBO Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 WBO a good Limnu alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Open source
    Yes, free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wbo.ophir.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Storage
    Boards saved on the server
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wbo.ophir.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Private boards
    Link-only random names
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wbo.ophir.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Limnu alternative for…

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

Ziteboard logo

Best Limnu alternative for most people

Ziteboard

Similar simple board with chat, apps and a week pass.

Excalidraw logo

Best Limnu alternative for a free option

Excalidraw

Free open-source sketching with a hand-drawn style.

tldraw logo

Best Limnu alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

tldraw

Free and fast with smooth drawing and link sharing.

WBO logo

Best Limnu alternative for open source

WBO

Free open-source freehand board you can self-host.

Excalidraw logo

Best Limnu alternative for self-hosting

Excalidraw

Free open-source sketching with a hand-drawn style.

Miro logo

Best Limnu alternative for Mac

Miro

Full workshop features and integrations for larger teams.

Miro logo

Best Limnu alternative for Windows

Miro

Full workshop features and integrations for larger teams.

Ziteboard logo

Best Limnu alternative for iPhone and Android

Ziteboard

Similar simple board with chat, apps and a week pass.

Ziteboard logo

Best Limnu alternative for working in the browser

Ziteboard

Similar simple board with chat, apps and a week pass.

Limnu alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Limnu?

Ziteboard ranks first right now. Similar simple board with chat, apps and a week pass. tldraw and Excalidraw follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Limnu?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Limnu?

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

Why do people switch from Limnu?

The complaints we hear most: free plan is limited after the 14-day trial; no templates or workshop tools; slow pace of new features.

How is this list ranked?

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