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ExcalidrawZ vs Excalidraw: catalog facts
ExcalidrawZ	Excalidraw
Free Available on the App Store and as a direct download from GitHub.	Freemium The editor is free and open source. Excalidraw Plus is a paid subscription.
macOS, iOS	Web, Self-hosted
Local-first file library with history and search Works with standard Excalidraw files	The sketchy style keeps diagrams feeling provisional rather than final End-to-end encrypted collaboration rooms, and self-hostable
Apple platforms only License and pricing for optional AI features are not detailed	Not built for precise technical diagrams Some team features belong to the paid Excalidraw Plus
Downloadable app	Web application, Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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