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Excalidraw alternatives · Whiteboards

Alternatives to Excalidraw with a one-time purchase

The Excalidraw listing shows no one-time purchase. 5 of the 30 other whiteboard and mind map tools in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Excalidraw has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6 per user / month, billed annually. 1 of them is free or has a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Excalidraw

  1. Microsoft Visio

    Diagramming software for flowcharts, org charts and floor plans

    • Microsoft Visio starts at $5.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Visio Plan 1). Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Excalidraw has a free plan. Microsoft Visio does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Microsoft Visio lists a Windows app.
    • Microsoft Visio can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Microsoft Visio pricing and details

  2. MindManager

    Mind mapping and diagramming software with Gantt charts

    • MindManager starts at $99 per user / year (Essentials, web only). Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Excalidraw has a free plan. MindManager does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only MindManager lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • MindManager can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    MindManager pricing and details

  3. OmniGraffle

    Diagramming and vector drawing app for Mac, iPad and iPhone

    • OmniGraffle starts at $59.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; Mac from $149.99 one-time. Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Excalidraw has a free plan. OmniGraffle does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only OmniGraffle lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Excalidraw lists a web app.
    OmniGraffle pricing and details

  4. SimpleMind

    Mind mapping app sold as a one-time purchase per platform

    • SimpleMind starts at $10.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 for Mac or Windows. Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only SimpleMind lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Excalidraw lists a web app.
    • SimpleMind can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    SimpleMind pricing and details

  5. Scapple

    Freeform mind-mapping app for writers, on Mac and Windows

    • Scapple starts at $20.99 one-time, per platform (macOS or Windows). Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Excalidraw has a free plan. Scapple does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Scapple lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Excalidraw lists a web app.
    Scapple pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Excalidraw that you buy once?

Yes. Microsoft Visio, MindManager, OmniGraffle, SimpleMind and Scapple can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Excalidraw once instead of subscribing?

The Excalidraw listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these whiteboard and mind map tools are free?

SimpleMind is free or has 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.