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tldrawMicrosoft Whiteboard
Freemium

The whiteboard is free to use. The SDK requires a licence for production use.

 Freemium

Included with Microsoft 365 plans, which offer a free trial.

Web Web
  • Instant, no-signup whiteboard that feels genuinely fast
  • The same engine is available as an embeddable SDK
  • Infinite canvas for freeform drawing
  • Real-time collaboration across devices
  • The SDK is source-available, not open source, and production use needs a licence
  • Less structured than dedicated diagramming tools
  • Requires a Microsoft account
  • Best suited to people already in Microsoft 365
Web application Web application
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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