# Draw.io, Excalidraw vs Figma Comparison

| | Draw.io | Excalidraw | Figma | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 448 | 30 | 1,557 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (49.7% of reviews) | Mid-Market (55.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (57.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Draw.io

Pros:
- Ease of Use (22 reviews)
- Easy Creation (12 reviews)

Cons:
- Diagram Issues (4 reviews)
- Feature Complexity (3 reviews)

### Excalidraw

Pros:
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- Diagramming (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Image Limitations (2 reviews)
- Missing Features (2 reviews)

### Figma

Pros:
- Ease of Use (164 reviews)
- Real-time Collaboration (108 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (66 reviews)
- Performance Issues (59 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Draw.io | Excalidraw | Figma | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (386 reviews) | 9.1 (28 reviews) | 9.2 (1210 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (390 reviews) | 9.9 (28 reviews) | 9.0 (1226 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (99 reviews) | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 9.2 (517 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (166 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.1 (235 reviews) | 9.0 (21 reviews) | 8.7 (907 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.4 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (151 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.2 (375 reviews) | 8.8 (29 reviews) | 9.3 (1151 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Draw.io

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Excalidraw

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Figma

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Team Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Draw.io** | N/A | N/A |
| **Excalidraw** | N/A | N/A |
| **Figma** | N/A | N/A |

#### Communication

| Feature | Draw.io | Excalidraw | Figma | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Status Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Instant Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Feed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Comments and Voting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discussions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Directory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Online Status of Coworkers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content Management

| Feature | Draw.io | Excalidraw | Figma | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Knowledge Base** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Productivity Tools

| Feature | Draw.io | Excalidraw | Figma | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Draw.io | Excalidraw | Figma | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Moderation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Collaborative Whiteboard

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Draw.io** | N/A | N/A |
| **Excalidraw** | 8.7/10 | 23 |
| **Figma** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design Tools

| Feature | Draw.io | Excalidraw | Figma | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 9.4 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Marker Colors** | Not enough data | 9.4 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mind Mapping** | Not enough data | 9.3 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | 7.9 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Drag-and-Drop** | Not enough data | 9.5 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Communication Tools

| Feature | Draw.io | Excalidraw | Figma | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Voting** | Not enough data | 7.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting** | Not enough data | 8.6 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Draw.io | Excalidraw | Figma | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **CMS Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Sharing** | Not enough data | 9.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Software Offering

| Feature | Draw.io | Excalidraw | Figma | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **In-Browser** | Not enough data | 9.8 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Desktop App** | Not enough data | 7.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile App** | Not enough data | 7.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Collaborative Whiteboard

| Feature | Draw.io | Excalidraw | Figma | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Prototyping

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Draw.io** | N/A | N/A |
| **Excalidraw** | N/A | N/A |
| **Figma** | 8.3/10 | 452 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Draw.io | Excalidraw | Figma | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (404 reviews) | 
| **Feedback and Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (395 reviews) | 
| **Framework Libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (384 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (407 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Draw.io | Excalidraw | Figma | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sharing Components** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (407 reviews) | 
| **Error Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (332 reviews) | 
| **User Interface Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (387 reviews) | 
| **Presentation Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (378 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Prototyping

| Feature | Draw.io | Excalidraw | Figma | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (59 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (56 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (56 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (58 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (55 reviews) | 

### Wireframing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Draw.io** | N/A | N/A |
| **Excalidraw** | N/A | N/A |
| **Figma** | 8.9/10 | 542 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Draw.io | Excalidraw | Figma | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Importing Abilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (381 reviews) | 
| **Content Design Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (415 reviews) | 
| **Framework Libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (381 reviews) | 
| **Outlining Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (375 reviews) | 
| **Mockup Creations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (415 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Draw.io | Excalidraw | Figma | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Collaboration Software Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (452 reviews) | 
| **Feedback Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (415 reviews) | 
| **Exporting Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (416 reviews) | 

### Software Design Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Draw.io** | N/A | N/A |
| **Excalidraw** | N/A | N/A |
| **Figma** | 8.8/10 | 410 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Draw.io | Excalidraw | Figma | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mockup Creations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (356 reviews) | 
| **Outlining Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (336 reviews) | 
| **Import Graphic Design Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (337 reviews) | 
| **Feedback Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (343 reviews) | 
| **Content Libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (338 reviews) | 
| **Export Wireframes and Prototypes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (349 reviews) | 

#### Platform Basics - Software Design Platforms

| Feature | Draw.io | Excalidraw | Figma | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **User Interface Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (78 reviews) | 
| **Presentation Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (79 reviews) | 
| **Error Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (75 reviews) | 
| **Sharing Components** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (86 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Draw.io | Excalidraw | Figma | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Design and Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (364 reviews) | 
| **Collaboration Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (372 reviews) | 
| **Diagramming and Collaborative Whiteboard Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (335 reviews) | 
| **Documenting Trial Errors** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (305 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality - Software Design Platforms

| Feature | Draw.io | Excalidraw | Figma | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (82 reviews) | 
| **Framework Libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (81 reviews) | 
| **Feedback and Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (80 reviews) | 
| **Modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (86 reviews) | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Draw.io (1):** [Diagramming Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/diagramming)

**Unique to Excalidraw (2):** [Collaborative Whiteboard Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/collaborative-whiteboard), [Diagramming Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/diagramming)

**Unique to Figma (3):** [Wireframing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/wireframing), [Prototyping Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/prototyping), [Software Design Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-design-platforms)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Draw.io | Excalidraw | Figma | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 49.7% | 37.9% | 57.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 27.5% | 55.2% | 31.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 22.9% | 6.9% | 11.6% | 

### By Industry

#### Draw.io

- **Computer Software:** 16.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.4%
- **Design:** 5.0%
- **Higher Education:** 3.7%
- **Internet:** 3.4%
- **Education Management:** 3.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.0%
- **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 2.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.5%
- **Financial Services:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 42.7%

#### Excalidraw

- **Computer Software:** 44.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.3%
- **Education Management:** 10.3%
- **Financial Services:** 6.9%
- **Publishing:** 3.4%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 3.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.4%
- **Management Consulting:** 3.4%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 3.4%
- **Internet:** 3.4%
- **Other:** 6.9%

#### Figma

- **Computer Software:** 21.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 16.1%
- **Design:** 15.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.2%
- **Financial Services:** 5.1%
- **Graphic Design:** 4.3%
- **Education Management:** 2.0%
- **Internet:** 1.6%
- **Higher Education:** 1.5%
- **Retail:** 1.4%
- **Other:** 24.6%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Draw.io

- [Miro](https://www.g2.com/products/miro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13152 reviews)
- [Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/lucid-software-inc-lucid-visual-collaboration-suite/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (8674 reviews)
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- [Sketch](https://www.g2.com/products/sketch/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1226 reviews)
- [Visio](https://www.g2.com/products/visio/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (690 reviews)
- [SmartDraw](https://www.g2.com/products/smartdraw/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (386 reviews)
- [Cacoo](https://www.g2.com/products/cacoo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (235 reviews)
- [Gliffy](https://www.g2.com/products/gliffy/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (222 reviews)
- [Whimsical](https://www.g2.com/products/whimsical/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (189 reviews)

### Alternatives to Excalidraw

- [Miro](https://www.g2.com/products/miro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13152 reviews)
- [FigJam](https://www.g2.com/products/fig-jam/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (462 reviews)
- [Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/lucid-software-inc-lucid-visual-collaboration-suite/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (8674 reviews)
- [Mural](https://www.g2.com/products/mural/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1459 reviews)
- [Whimsical](https://www.g2.com/products/whimsical/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (189 reviews)
- [Visio](https://www.g2.com/products/visio/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (690 reviews)
- [Microsoft Whiteboard](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-whiteboard/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (50 reviews)
- [Sketch](https://www.g2.com/products/sketch/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1226 reviews)
- [ClickUp](https://www.g2.com/products/clickup/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (12631 reviews)
- [SketchWow](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchwow/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (354 reviews)

### Alternatives to Figma

- [Sketch](https://www.g2.com/products/sketch/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1226 reviews)
- [InVision](https://www.g2.com/products/invision/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (683 reviews)
- [Adobe XD](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-xd/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (511 reviews)
- [Balsamiq](https://www.g2.com/products/balsamiq/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (500 reviews)
- [Marvel](https://www.g2.com/products/marvel/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (227 reviews)
- [UXPin](https://www.g2.com/products/uxpin/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (118 reviews)
- [Moqups](https://www.g2.com/products/moqups/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (91 reviews)
- [Justinmind](https://www.g2.com/products/justinmind/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (55 reviews)
- [Penpot](https://www.g2.com/products/penpot/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (10 reviews)
- [Miro](https://www.g2.com/products/miro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13152 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Draw.io

- Title: [Can I trust draw io?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-trust-draw-io) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "yes! For sure it is a brilliant application for drawing and making various diagrams and flowcharts."
- Title: [Could the concurrence of people working on the same diagram be implemented?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/could-the-concurrence-of-people-working-on-the-same-diagram-be-implemented) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, It is workable by your entire team"
- Title: [Do you plan to create a offline tool?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-you-plan-to-create-a-offline-tool) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Happy to say this already exists.
From the "Help" menu, "Download draw.io Desktop...""
- Title: [Some time it automaticaly stoped responding even it is connected to network.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12756-some-time-it-automaticaly-stoped-responding-even-it-is-connected-to-network) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [What is Draw.io used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-draw-io-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Diagramming and whiteboarding"

### Excalidraw

No discussions available for this product.

### Figma

- Title: [What is Figma used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-figma-used-for) — 8 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Figma is a cloud-based design and prototyping platform used to create user interface (UI) designs for web and mobile applications. It enables designers to..."
- Title: [Is Figma a free software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-figma-a-free-software) — 7 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes it's free to use!"
- Title: [Should I use Figma?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/should-i-use-figma) — 6 comments, 5 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Figma is a fantastic collaboration tool that will assist you in working as a team and easily identifying who is working on what. The prototyping..."
- Title: [What can Figma do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-figma-do) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."
- Title: [What is Figma built with?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-figma-built-with) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/draw-io-vs-excalidraw-vs-figma)