Excalidraw alternatives · Whiteboards
Excalidraw alternatives with a Linux app
The Excalidraw listing does not include a Linux app. 7 of the 30 other whiteboard and mind map tools in this directory list a Linux app.
Excalidraw has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6 per user / month, billed annually. All of them are free or have a free plan.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from Excalidraw
- Free
tldraw
Free online whiteboard with a local desktop app
- tldraw is free. Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only tldraw lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Excalidraw is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free
draw.io
Free diagram editor that saves files to storage you choose
- draw.io is free. Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only draw.io lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Excalidraw is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- draw.io also covers templates.
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Whimsical
Whiteboard for flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps and docs
- Whimsical starts at $10 per editor / month, billed annually ($120 a year). Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only Whimsical lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Excalidraw is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Whimsical also covers templates, documents and mind mapping.
- Free plan · from $8/mo
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.
- Free plan · from $4.92/mo
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.
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Mindomo
Mind maps, outlines and Gantt charts with real-time editing
- Mindomo starts at $7 per month, prepaid yearly. Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only Mindomo lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Mindomo lists a browser extension.
- Excalidraw is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free
Freeplane
Free, open source mind mapping app for the desktop
- Freeplane is free. Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only Freeplane lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Excalidraw lists a web app.
- Excalidraw is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Common questions
Which Excalidraw alternatives have a Linux app?
tldraw, draw.io, Whimsical, Kinopio, Xmind, Mindomo and Freeplane list a Linux app.
Does Excalidraw have a Linux app?
The Excalidraw listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web.
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.