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Excalidraw alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app

The Excalidraw listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 18 of the 30 other whiteboard and mind map tools in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.

Excalidraw has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6 per user / month, billed annually. 16 of them are free or have a free plan.

18 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Excalidraw

  1. Miro

    Online whiteboard for team brainstorming, diagrams and planning

    • Miro starts at $8 per member / month, billed yearly. Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only Miro lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Excalidraw is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Miro also covers templates and mind mapping.
    Miro vs ExcalidrawMiro pricing and details

  2. FigJam

    Online whiteboard from Figma for brainstorms, diagrams and meetings

    • FigJam starts at $3 per Collab seat / month, billed annually. Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only FigJam lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Excalidraw is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • FigJam also covers templates.
    FigJam vs ExcalidrawFigJam pricing and details

  3. Kinopio

    Freeform canvas for notes, mind maps and moodboards

    • Kinopio starts at $8 per month, or $80 per year. Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only Kinopio lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only Kinopio lists a browser extension.
    • Excalidraw is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Kinopio vs ExcalidrawKinopio pricing and details

  4. Microsoft Whiteboard

    Free collaborative canvas built into Microsoft 365 and Teams

    • Microsoft Whiteboard is free. Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only Microsoft Whiteboard lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Excalidraw is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Microsoft Whiteboard also covers templates.
    Microsoft Whiteboard vs ExcalidrawMicrosoft Whiteboard pricing and details

  5. Mural

    Online whiteboard with built-in facilitation tools for workshops

    • Mural starts at $9.99 per member / month, billed annually. Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only Mural lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Excalidraw is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Mural also covers templates and mind mapping.
    Mural pricing and details

  6. Lucidchart

    Browser-based diagramming for flowcharts, org charts and systems

    • Lucidchart starts at $9 per month, billed annually. Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only Lucidchart lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Excalidraw is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Lucidchart also covers templates and mind mapping.
    Lucidchart pricing and details

  7. Lucidspark

    Virtual whiteboard for team brainstorming and workshops

    • Lucidspark starts at $9 per month, billed annually. Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only Lucidspark lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Excalidraw is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Lucidspark also covers templates and mind mapping.
    Lucidspark pricing and details

  8. MindNode

    Mind mapping and outlining app for Apple devices

    • MindNode starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year. Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only MindNode lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Excalidraw lists a web app.
    • Excalidraw is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    MindNode pricing and details

  9. Ayoa

    Mind mapping with whiteboards and visual task boards

    • Ayoa starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($155.99 a year). Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only Ayoa lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Excalidraw is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Ayoa also covers tasks, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and mind mapping.
    Ayoa pricing and details

  10. Stormboard

    Sticky-note digital whiteboard with built-in reports

    • Stormboard starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually ($100 a year). Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only Stormboard lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Excalidraw is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Stormboard also covers templates, tasks and reports.
    Stormboard pricing and details

  11. Xmind

    Mind mapping app with AI, Gantt charts and a presentation mode

    • Xmind starts at $4.92 per month, billed yearly ($59 a year). Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only Xmind lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Excalidraw is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Xmind also covers templates, Gantt & timelines, mind mapping and presentations.
    Xmind pricing and details

  12. MindMeister

    Browser-based mind mapping with real-time collaboration

    • MindMeister starts at €6.50 per user / month, billed yearly. Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only MindMeister lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Excalidraw is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • MindMeister also covers templates, mind mapping and presentations.
    MindMeister pricing and details

6 more that list an iPhone and iPad app

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Common questions

Which Excalidraw alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?

Miro, FigJam, Kinopio, Microsoft Whiteboard, Mural, Lucidchart, Lucidspark, MindNode and 10 more list an iPhone and iPad app.

Does Excalidraw have an iPhone and iPad app?

The Excalidraw listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists Web.

Which of these whiteboard and mind map tools are free?

Miro, FigJam, Kinopio, Microsoft Whiteboard, Mural, Lucidchart, Lucidspark, MindNode and 8 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 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 Excalidraw: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.