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draw.io vs Excalidraw
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| Fact | draw.io | Excalidraw |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 8.6k | 134k |
| Latest | v32.2.0 | v0.18.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 2 days between releases | about 241 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author 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 →
Full replacementdraw.ioFlowcharts, network and UML diagrams in the browser or desktop, with a Lucidchart importer.
PartialExcalidrawSketched diagrams rather than precise ones.
Both replace Miro. Alternatives to Miro →
Partialdraw.ioDiagrams and whiteboards, without Miro's workshop templates.
PartialExcalidrawA hand-drawn style whiteboard with live collaboration.
draw.io
unsigned The latest release, v32.2.0, 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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