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Self-hosted alternatives to Scapple

The Scapple listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 4 of the 30 other whiteboard and mind map tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Scapple is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $20.99 one-time, per platform (macOS or Windows). All of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Scapple

  1. Creately

    Visual workspace for diagrams, whiteboards and planning

    • Creately starts at $5 per month, billed annually ($60 a year). Scapple starts at $20.99 one-time, per platform (macOS or Windows).
    • Creately has a free plan. Scapple does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Creately lists a web app.
    • Only Scapple lists macOS and Windows apps.
    Creately pricing and details

  2. Coggle

    Collaborative mind maps and flowcharts in the browser

    • Coggle starts at $5 per month. Scapple starts at $20.99 one-time, per platform (macOS or Windows).
    • Coggle has a free plan. Scapple does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Coggle lists a web app.
    • Only Scapple lists macOS and Windows apps.
    Coggle pricing and details

  3. draw.io

    Free diagram editor that saves files to storage you choose

    • draw.io is free. Scapple starts at $20.99 one-time, per platform (macOS or Windows).
    • draw.io has a free plan. Scapple does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only draw.io lists a web app.
    • Only draw.io lists a Linux app.
    draw.io pricing and details

  4. Excalidraw

    Open-source whiteboard for hand-drawn style sketches and diagrams

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

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Scapple?

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

Can Scapple be self-hosted?

The Scapple 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 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 Scapple: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.