CanvavsExcalidraw

Open source vs SaaS — side-by-side comparison

Online graphic design platform with templates and drag-and-drop editor

ExcalidrawOpen Source

Virtual whiteboard for sketching hand-drawn diagrams and wireframes

Overview

CanvaExcalidraw

TypeSaaSOpen Source

CategoryDesignDesign

Pricing$12.99/moFree (self-hosted)

Self-Hostable

LicenseProprietaryMIT

CanvaExcalidraw

Stars--118k

Forks--12.7k

Contributors--338

Open Issues--2.8k

Last Commit--Mar 2026

Latest Release----

Data ownership — Self-host your data and maintain full control over your information

No vendor lock-in — Avoid recurring subscription costs and switch freely

Customizable — Modify the source code to fit your exact needs