Hand-drawn style
Readable, unpretentious diagrams.
AI tools · Company assistants
Excalidraw pricing, use cases, and first steps
Excalidraw is an online whiteboard with a hand-drawn style, open source and free. You draw diagrams alone or together, with end-to-end encryption. AI turns text into a diagram. Excalidraw+ adds cloud saving, folders, presentations, and comments.
Excalidraw has a free plan. The recommended plan to start with: Plus, $6 per user per month. Prices checked on October 21, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.
ExcalidrawAn open-source whiteboard with a hand-drawn style- Vendor
- Excalidraw
- Free plan
- Yes
- Recommended plan
- Plus, $6 per user per month
- In the European Union
- Partly available
- Page checked on
- October 21, 2026
What Excalidraw does
Who it’s for: anyone who explains with diagrams.
Draw together
Unlimited collaborators, end-to-end encryption.
Text to diagram
AI draws from a description.
Also
- Presentations
Excalidraw pricing
Prices in US dollars; 14% off yearly.
| Plan | Price | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Solo use |
| Plus Recommended to start | $6 per user per month | Teams |
What the free plan includes
Full editor, one scene, unlimited collaborators, 10 AI requests a day.
Nova’s advice
Free is enough for occasional diagrams. Plus for a team.
A first try, in 5 minutes
Your data. End-to-end encryption in the browser on free. Excalidraw+ states SOC 2 Type 2 and encryption at rest and in transit.
What it does less well
- Not made for very precise technical diagrams.
- One scene on free.
Draw a process in 5 minutesExcalidraw- Add boxes for each step.
- Link them with arrows.
- Export as an image.
Alternatives to Excalidraw
Frequently asked questions about Excalidraw
How much does Excalidraw cost?
Free: $0; Plus: $6 per user per month. Prices checked on October 21, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.
Can you use Excalidraw for free?
Yes. Full editor, one scene, unlimited collaborators, 10 AI requests a day.
What happens to my data with Excalidraw?
End-to-end encryption in the browser on free. Excalidraw+ states SOC 2 Type 2 and encryption at rest and in transit.
What are the alternatives to Excalidraw?
Miro: More complete team whiteboard. Whimsical: Diagrams and mind maps. Napkin AI: Diagrams generated from text.
Official pages consulted
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