tldraw alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave tldraw: SDK licence is source-available, not open source, and commercial SDK use needs a paid licence. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces tldraw, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Excalidraw currently ranks first.
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Best tldraw alternative for most people
ExcalidrawTruly open source under MIT, with a hand-drawn look and paid team hosting.
Best tldraw alternative for a free option
FreeformFree on Apple devices with Pencil support and iCloud sharing.
Best tldraw alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
FigJamA team whiteboard with stickies, voting and templates.
Best tldraw alternative for open source
ExcalidrawTruly open source under MIT, with a hand-drawn look and paid team hosting.
Best tldraw alternative for self-hosting
ExcalidrawTruly open source under MIT, with a hand-drawn look and paid team hosting.
Best tldraw alternative for iPhone and Android
ZiteboardA simple online board aimed at tutoring and quick sessions.
Best tldraw alternative for working in the browser
ExcalidrawTruly open source under MIT, with a hand-drawn look and paid team hosting.
tldraw alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to tldraw?
Excalidraw ranks first right now. Truly open source under MIT, with a hand-drawn look and paid team hosting. FigJam and Miro follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to tldraw?
Yes. Excalidraw (open source), FigJam (free plan + paid), Miro (free plan + paid) and Freeform (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to tldraw?
Yes: Excalidraw. Excalidraw can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from tldraw?
The complaints we hear most: SDK licence is source-available, not open source; commercial SDK use needs a paid licence; no workshop templates or facilitation tools.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces tldraw, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.