Compare Draw.io and Excalidraw 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (53.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Draw.io
Star Rating
(445)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Draw.ioExcalidraw
Star Rating
(28)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ExcalidrawSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Draw.io excels in providing a comprehensive diagramming experience, allowing users to create everything from simple flowcharts to detailed system diagrams. The extensive template library is particularly praised for helping users organize and structure their ideas quickly.
- Users say that Excalidraw stands out for its ease of use and sharing capabilities, making it a favorite among teams. The ability to keep diagrams fully editable, with features like layers and links, enhances collaboration and control over sprawling sketches.
- Reviewers mention that Draw.io's web-based application is a significant advantage, as it requires no installation and offers a wide range of shapes. The autosaving feature is highlighted as a game changer, ensuring that users don't lose their work while creating diagrams.
- According to verified reviews, Excalidraw's initial setup is incredibly straightforward, with users noting that they can start using the app immediately after opening it. This simplicity is a major draw for those looking for a quick and hassle-free experience.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Draw.io has a higher overall satisfaction score, Excalidraw's beautiful UI and custom design options make it appealing for users who prioritize aesthetics in their diagramming tools.
- Users report that Draw.io's support quality is solid, but Excalidraw receives slightly higher marks in this area, indicating that users feel more supported when using Excalidraw for their diagramming needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Draw.io
No pricing availableExcalidraw
No pricing availableFree Trial
Draw.io
No trial information availableExcalidraw
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
385
9.1
27
Ease of Use
8.8
389
9.9
27
Ease of Setup
9.2
98
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.3
52
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.1
234
8.9
20
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
40
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
375
8.8
28
Features by Category
Communication
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Content Management
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Productivity Tools
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Administration
Not enough data
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Design Tools
Not enough data
9.4
18
Not enough data
9.4
18
Not enough data
9.3
18
Not enough data
7.9
17
Not enough data
9.5
18
Communication Tools
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
8.6
14
Integrations
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
9.4
16
Software Offering
Not enough data
9.8
17
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
7.6
12
Agentic AI - Collaborative Whiteboard
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Draw.io and Excalidraw are categorized as Diagramming
Unique Categories
Draw.io has no unique categories
Excalidraw is categorized as Collaborative Whiteboard
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Draw.io
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Excalidraw
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
16.1%
Information Technology and Services
15.2%
Design
5.1%
Higher Education
3.7%
Education Management
3.4%
Other
56.6%
Computer Software
46.4%
Information Technology and Services
10.7%
Education Management
10.7%
Publishing
3.6%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
3.6%
Other
25.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
Some time it automaticaly stoped responding even it is connected to network.
2 Comments
SL
Hi,
On the upper part where says "Help" there is an option to turn on the "Work Offline" option, when you clic it explains how to use the offline...Read more
Do you plan to create a offline tool?
2 Comments
AB
Happy to say this already exists.
From the "Help" menu, "Download draw.io Desktop..."Read more
Could the concurrence of people working on the same diagram be implemented?
2 Comments
GM
Yes, It is workable by your entire teamRead more
Excalidraw has no discussions with answers
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