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drawDB vs Excalidraw
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| Fact | drawDB | Excalidraw |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 40k | 134k |
| Latest | v1.8.2 | v0.18.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-04 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 241 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 20 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Lucidchart. Alternatives to Lucidchart →
PartialdrawDBEntity relationship diagrams in the browser, with SQL import and export.
PartialExcalidrawSketched diagrams rather than precise ones.
drawDB
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drawDB
unsigned The latest release, v1.8.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Excalidraw
unsigned The latest release, v0.18.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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