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Self-hosted alternatives to Eraser

The Eraser listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 4 of the 61 other whiteboard and mind map tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Eraser has a free plan. Paid plans start at $45 per member / month, billed annually ($60 billed monthly). All of them are free or have a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Eraser

  1. draw.io

    Free diagram editor that saves files to storage you choose

    • draw.io is free. Eraser starts at $45 per member / month, billed annually ($60 billed monthly).
    • Only draw.io lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • draw.io is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • draw.io also covers templates.
    draw.io vs Eraserdraw.io pricing and details

  2. Excalidraw

    Open-source whiteboard for hand-drawn style sketches and diagrams

    • Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually. Eraser starts at $45 per member / month, billed annually ($60 billed monthly).
    • Excalidraw is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Excalidraw also covers whiteboard.
    • Eraser also covers Markdown and documents.
    Excalidraw vs EraserExcalidraw pricing and details

  3. Coggle

    Collaborative mind maps and flowcharts in the browser

    • Coggle starts at $5 per month. Eraser starts at $45 per member / month, billed annually ($60 billed monthly).
    • Coggle is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Coggle also covers mind mapping.
    • Eraser also covers documents.
    Coggle pricing and details

  4. Creately

    Visual workspace for diagrams, whiteboards and planning

    • Creately starts at $4 per editor / month, billed annually ($48 a year). Eraser starts at $45 per member / month, billed annually ($60 billed monthly).
    • Creately is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Creately also covers whiteboard, templates and mind mapping.
    • Eraser also covers Markdown and documents.
    Creately pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Eraser?

Yes. draw.io, Excalidraw, Coggle and Creately can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Eraser be self-hosted?

The Eraser listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Eraser: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.