Excalidraw
Sketch hand-drawn diagrams on a collaborative whiteboard.
Free alternative to Miro · Lucidchart
Screenshot from the project’s own README · tap to enlarge
Excalidraw is an infinite virtual whiteboard that makes your diagrams look like hand sketches. It works right in your web browser with end-to-end encrypted collaboration. You can draw shapes, add text, and export your work as images.
✓ Good for
Anyone wanting quick, beautiful hand-drawn style diagrams and sketches.✕ Skip it if
People who need formal technical CAD blueprints or raster photo editing.How to start
- Open excalidraw.com in your web browser.
- Pick a shape tool and sketch on the canvas.
- Export as PNG, SVG, or share a live link.
Not sure how to install, or if it’s safe? Read the beginner guide
FAQ
Is Excalidraw free?
Yes, Excalidraw is completely free and open-source under the MIT license, with no API key required to draw.
Is Excalidraw safe to download?
It is open source (MIT license) with 135,644 GitHub stars, last updated 2026-11-13. Download only from the official link on this page, and scan the file before installing: see the safety checklist in our beginner guide.
What can Excalidraw replace?
It serves as a lightweight, hand-drawn alternative to collaborative whiteboards like Miro and diagramming tools like Lucidchart.
Compiled from the project README. 135,644 GitHub stars (2026-11-13) · License MIT · Last update 2026-11-13