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Self-hosted alternatives to Mermaid

The Mermaid 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.

Mermaid has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per user / month, billed annually ($120 a year). All of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Mermaid

  1. draw.io

    Free diagram editor that saves files to storage you choose

    • draw.io is free. Mermaid starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually ($120 a year).
    • 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 Mermaiddraw.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. Mermaid starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually ($120 a year).
    • Excalidraw is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Excalidraw also covers whiteboard.
    • Mermaid also covers presentations.
    Excalidraw vs MermaidExcalidraw pricing and details

  3. Creately

    Visual workspace for diagrams, whiteboards and planning

    • Creately starts at $4 per editor / month, billed annually ($48 a year). Mermaid starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually ($120 a year).
    • Creately is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Creately also covers whiteboard, templates and mind mapping.
    • Mermaid also covers presentations.
    Creately pricing and details

  4. Coggle

    Collaborative mind maps and flowcharts in the browser

    • Coggle starts at $5 per month. Mermaid starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually ($120 a year).
    • Coggle is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Coggle also covers Markdown and mind mapping.
    • Mermaid also covers presentations.
    Coggle pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Mermaid?

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

Can Mermaid be self-hosted?

The Mermaid listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 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 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 Mermaid: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.