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Excalidraw alternatives with a Windows app

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

Excalidraw has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6 per user / month, billed annually. 15 of them are free or have a free plan.

18 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Excalidraw

  1. 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.
    tldraw vs Excalidrawtldraw pricing and details

  2. 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.
    draw.io vs Excalidrawdraw.io pricing and details

  3. 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

  4. 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.
    Whimsical vs ExcalidrawWhimsical pricing and details

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  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. 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

  12. 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

6 more that list a Windows app

All 18 in one table

Common questions

Which Excalidraw alternatives have a Windows app?

tldraw, draw.io, Miro, Whimsical, FigJam, Kinopio, Microsoft Whiteboard, Mural and 10 more list a Windows app.

Does Excalidraw have a Windows app?

The Excalidraw listing does not include a Windows app. It lists Web.

Which of these whiteboard and mind map tools are free?

tldraw, draw.io, Miro, Whimsical, FigJam, Kinopio, Microsoft Whiteboard, Mural and 7 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 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 Excalidraw: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.