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Self-hosted alternatives to tldraw

The tldraw listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 7 of the 98 other whiteboard and mind map tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

tldraw is free to use. All of them are free or have a free plan.

7 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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.
    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.
    draw.io vs tldrawdraw.io pricing and details

  3. Creately

    Visual workspace for diagrams, whiteboards and planning

    • Creately starts at $4 per editor / month, billed annually ($48 a year). tldraw is free.
    • Only tldraw lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Creately is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Creately also covers templates and mind mapping.
    Creately pricing and details

  4. Coggle

    Collaborative mind maps and flowcharts in the browser

    • Coggle starts at $5 per month. tldraw is free.
    • Only tldraw lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Coggle is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Coggle also covers Markdown and mind mapping.
    Coggle pricing and details

  5. WiseMapping

    Free open-source online mind mapping with a self-hosted option

    • WiseMapping is free. tldraw is free.
    • WiseMapping is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • WiseMapping also covers mind mapping.
    • tldraw also covers whiteboard and diagrams.
    WiseMapping pricing and details

  6. Structurizr

    Open-source models-as-code tool for C4 architecture diagrams

    • Structurizr starts at £300 per month for up to 20 unique users, per server installation. tldraw is free.
    • Only tldraw lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Structurizr is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • tldraw also covers whiteboard.
    Structurizr pricing and details

  7. WebSequenceDiagrams

    Text-to-diagram sequence diagram maker with its own layout engine

    • WebSequenceDiagrams starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly). tldraw is free.
    • Only tldraw lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • WebSequenceDiagrams is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • tldraw also covers whiteboard.
    WebSequenceDiagrams pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to tldraw?

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

Can tldraw be self-hosted?

The tldraw 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 Nov 13, 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 tldraw: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.