Open Source
Excalidraw
by excalidraw
Virtual whiteboard for sketching hand-drawn like diagrams
Our verdict
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From the listing
About Excalidraw
Virtual whiteboard for sketching hand-drawn like diagrams
Best for
Developers and product teams needing quick, collaborative visual sketches.
Use cases
- Rapidly sketch UI wireframes and user flows
- Collaborate on architecture diagrams with a team in real time
- Create hand-drawn style illustrations for documentation or presentations
Notes
134,788 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-28. Licensed MIT.
Indexed from swap-build. Verified against the live GitHub repo.
Pros
- Free and open source with a large community (134k GitHub stars)
- Simple, intuitive interface with a hand-drawn aesthetic
- Real-time collaboration built in
Cons
- Limited advanced diagramming features compared to dedicated tools
- No native desktop app; requires a browser
- Hand-drawn style may not suit formal or polished outputs
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest version
- 0.18.1 (released 21 Apr 2026)
- Days since the last commit
- 0
- GitHub forks
- 16,029
- GitHub stars
- 135,240
- Days to a first reply on issues
- 1.7
- Open issues
- 2,163
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 0
Each value shows when we last confirmed it and where it came from. Values we have not confirmed are left out, never guessed.
Stars and usage
How Excalidraw is growing
134,921 to 135,240
Health and security
Is Excalidraw looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
81 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Recent activity | 30 of 30 | Last push 0 days ago |
| Releases | 0 of 15 | 0 releases in 90 days |
| Issue replies | 20 of 20 | First reply in 1.7 days (median) |
| Maintainer | 15 of 15 | Owned by an organisation |
| Official source | Not counted | MCP servers only |
Alternatives
Alternatives to Excalidraw
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| InVisionThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub | |
| LucidchartThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub | |
| Microsoft VisioThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub | |
| MiroThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub |
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Sources
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Changelog
What changed
Released 0.18.1
Released 0.18.0
Released 0.17.3
Released 0.17.0
Released 0.16.1
Released 0.16.0
Released 0.15.0
Released 0.14.2
Released 0.14.1
Released 0.14.0
Open-source & AI alternatives
Swap-in tools that solve the same job. Weigh the trade-offs before you commit.
InVision
Design prototyping and collaboration platform with whiteboards.
Lucidchart
Online diagramming tool for flowcharts, org charts and process maps.
Miro
Online collaborative whiteboard for brainstorming, diagrams and workshops.
Microsoft Visio
Diagramming software for flowcharts, floor plans and network maps.
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