Alternatives to Excalidraw
Looking for Excalidraw alternatives? Here are the best Design & Creative Tools tools worth considering.
Alternatives as of August 2026
| Tool | Pricing | Platforms | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Source | Web | — | This app | |
| Freemium | Web, macOS, Windows | — | ||
| Freemium | Web, iOS, Android | — | ||
| Paid | macOS | — | ||
| Free | Web | — | ||
| Freemium | Web, macOS | — | ||
| Freemium | Web | — | ||
| Open Source | Web | — | ||
| Paid | Web | — | ||
| Freemium | Web | — | ||
| Paid | macOS, Windows, iOS | — | ||
| Paid | macOS, Windows, iOS | — | ||
| Freemium | Web, macOS, Windows | — |
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Figma
The collaborative interface design tool
✦ Figma effectively ended the Sketch vs. Adobe XD debate — it is the design tool for product teams.
Canva
Design anything, publish anywhere
Sketch
The vector design tool for Mac
Affinity Designer
Professional graphic design without the subscription
Framer
The professional website builder for design teams
Spline
3D design tool for the web
Penpot
Open-source design and prototyping platform
Pixelmator Pro
Professional photo editing for Mac
Whimsical
Visual workspace for flowcharts, wireframes, and mind maps
Adobe Photoshop
The industry-standard image editor.
Adobe Illustrator
Vector graphics and illustration, perfected.
Zeplin
The handoff bridge between design and engineering.