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Self-hosted alternatives to SmartDraw

The SmartDraw 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.

SmartDraw is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $10.95 per month, billed annually ($7.95 intro price for new customers). 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 SmartDraw

  1. draw.io

    Free diagram editor that saves files to storage you choose

    • draw.io is free. SmartDraw starts at $10.95 per month, billed annually ($7.95 intro price for new customers).
    • draw.io has a free plan. SmartDraw does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only draw.io lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • draw.io is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    draw.io vs SmartDrawdraw.io pricing and details

  2. Creately

    Visual workspace for diagrams, whiteboards and planning

    • Creately starts at $5 per month, billed annually ($60 a year). SmartDraw starts at $10.95 per month, billed annually ($7.95 intro price for new customers).
    • Creately has a free plan. SmartDraw does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Creately is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Creately vs SmartDrawCreately pricing and details

  3. Excalidraw

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

    • Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually. SmartDraw starts at $10.95 per month, billed annually ($7.95 intro price for new customers).
    • Excalidraw has a free plan. SmartDraw does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Excalidraw is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • SmartDraw also covers templates and mind mapping.
    Excalidraw pricing and details

  4. Coggle

    Collaborative mind maps and flowcharts in the browser

    • Coggle starts at $5 per month. SmartDraw starts at $10.95 per month, billed annually ($7.95 intro price for new customers).
    • Coggle has a free plan. SmartDraw does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Coggle is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Coggle also covers Markdown.
    Coggle pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to SmartDraw?

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

Can SmartDraw be self-hosted?

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