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Mural vs. Excalidraw

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

CriteriaMuralExcalidraw
Pricing modelPaid / Monthly Fees100% Free / Self-Hosted
Data ControlThird-party ServersFull Ownership & Privacy
LicenseProprietaryMIT
GitHub Stars-128,665
Last commit-Unknown

About Excalidraw

Excalidraw is a web-based, collaborative drawing and diagramming tool that enables users to create interactive, vector-based illustrations and diagrams in a distraction-free environment, making it an ideal alternative to Mural for teams seeking a more private and open-source solution. By leveraging the power of vector graphics and user-driven collaboration, Excalidraw offers a secure and flexible alternative for teams to brainstorm, visualize, and iterate on ideas.

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

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