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tldraw alternatives

tldraw compared with 6 alternatives: Excalidraw, draw.io, Miro, FigJam, Whimsical and 1 more.

tldraw is free to use. All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
tldrawThis toolFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
ExcalidrawFree plan · from $6/moYesWeb
draw.ioFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
MiroFree plan · from $8/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
FigJamFree plan · from $3/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
WhimsicalFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
KinopioFree plan · from $8/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Browser extension

How each one differs from tldraw

  1. Excalidraw

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

    • Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually. tldraw is free.
    • Only tldraw lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Excalidraw is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: Quick architecture sketches, wireframes and diagrams

    Excalidraw vs tldrawExcalidraw pricing and details

  2. draw.io

    Free diagram editor that saves files to storage you choose

    • draw.io is free. tldraw is free.
    • draw.io is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • draw.io also covers templates.
    • tldraw also covers whiteboard.

    Suits: UML, ERD, network and flowchart diagrams at no cost

    draw.io vs tldrawdraw.io pricing and details

  3. Miro

    Online whiteboard for team brainstorming, diagrams and planning

    • Miro starts at $8 per member / month, billed yearly. tldraw is free.
    • Only Miro lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only tldraw lists a Linux app.
    • Miro also covers templates and mind mapping.

    Suits: Remote workshops, retrospectives and brainstorming sessions

    Miro vs tldrawMiro pricing and details

  4. FigJam

    Online whiteboard from Figma for brainstorms, diagrams and meetings

    • FigJam starts at $3 per Collab seat / month, billed annually. tldraw is free.
    • Only FigJam lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only tldraw lists a Linux app.
    • FigJam also covers templates.

    Suits: Teams that already design products in Figma

    FigJam vs tldrawFigJam pricing and details

  5. Whimsical

    Whiteboard for flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps and docs

    • Whimsical starts at $10 per editor / month, billed annually ($120 a year). tldraw is free.
    • Whimsical also covers templates, documents and mind mapping.

    Suits: Product teams sketching flows, wireframes and specs in one place

    Whimsical vs tldrawWhimsical pricing and details

  6. Kinopio

    Freeform canvas for notes, mind maps and moodboards

    • Kinopio starts at $8 per month, or $80 per year. tldraw is free.
    • Only Kinopio lists an iOS app.
    • Only Kinopio lists a browser extension.
    • Kinopio also covers notes, linked notes, tasks and mind mapping.
    • tldraw also covers diagrams.

    Suits: People who think by arranging notes in space rather than in lists

    Kinopio vs tldrawKinopio pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in tldraw

  • The vendor describes tldraw.com as the flagship demo of its SDK and ships early SDK versions there for testing and evaluation.
  • Sharing a board from tldraw.com requires signing in to an account.
  • No native iOS or Android apps are listed; on phones and tablets tldraw runs in the browser.
  • tldraw is not open source: the SDK is source-available, and using it in a product needs a commercial license whose price is not published.
tldraw pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to tldraw?

The alternatives to tldraw in this directory are Excalidraw, draw.io, Miro, FigJam, Whimsical and Kinopio. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with tldraw.

Is there a free alternative to tldraw?

Yes. draw.io is free to use. Excalidraw, Miro, FigJam, Whimsical and Kinopio have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which tldraw alternatives work on Android?

The tldraw listing does not include an Android app. Miro and FigJam list one.

Which tldraw alternatives work on iOS?

The tldraw listing does not include an iOS app. Miro, FigJam and Kinopio list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to tldraw?

Excalidraw and draw.io are described as open source on their own sites.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.