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FigJam vs. Excalidraw

Considering a switch from FigJam to the open-source Excalidraw? Here is a side-by-side comparison based on GitHub community data to help you decide. FigJam has 4 open-source alternatives in total in the Collaboration category - Excalidraw is the most starred.

CriteriaFigJamExcalidraw
Pricing modelPaid / Monthly Fees100% Free / Self-Hosted
Data ControlThird-party ServersFull Ownership & Privacy
LicenseProprietaryMIT
GitHub Stars-128,602
Last commit-Unknown

About Excalidraw

Excalidraw is a cloud-independent, open-source graphic editor for creating digital diagrams, mind maps, and illustrations that prioritizes user creativity and flexibility, making it an excellent alternative to FigJam. Its open-source architecture ensures complete control over data ownership and adherence to strict privacy guidelines, setting it apart from proprietary solutions.

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Excalidraw isn't the only option - FigJam has 3 other open-source alternatives worth checking out.

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