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tldraw vs ExcalidrawZ: catalog facts
tldraw	ExcalidrawZ
Freemium The whiteboard is free to use. The SDK requires a licence for production use.	Free Available on the App Store and as a direct download from GitHub.
Web	macOS, iOS
Instant, no-signup whiteboard that feels genuinely fast The same engine is available as an embeddable SDK	Local-first file library with history and search Works with standard Excalidraw files
The SDK is source-available, not open source, and production use needs a licence Less structured than dedicated diagramming tools	Apple platforms only License and pricing for optional AI features are not detailed
Web application	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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