Excalidraw
Virtual whiteboard for sketching hand-drawn like diagrams
- Status
- Generally available
- Last checked
- Checked · Oct 15, 2026
- License
- Open source
- Pricing
- Free tier
What it is
Excalidraw is an open-source virtual whiteboard for sketching hand-drawn-style diagrams. It's widely used by engineers for architecture diagrams, wireframes, and visual brainstorming. Features end-to-end encrypted collaboration, component libraries, and embeds in Notion, Obsidian, and VS Code.
When it fits — and when it doesn’t
A good fit for
Engineers and designers who need quick, shareable architecture diagrams and wireframes with a low-friction whiteboard feel
Look elsewhere if
Polished, publication-ready design work requiring pixel-perfect vector tools
Known weaknesses
Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.
No verified weaknesses on file yet. That’s a gap in our data, not a clean bill of health.
What it does well
Hand-drawn style
Real-time collaboration
E2E encryption
Component library
VS Code/Notion embed
Export SVG/PNG
Pricing
- Free tier
- Yes
- Paid from
- —
- Model
- Hybrid
- Enterprise plan
- No
Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.
Performance benchmarks
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Set up Excalidraw
Setup steps, common gotchas and what to check after 30 days.
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