EDITOR NOTE · Editorial advice, based on public sources
Recommended as a low-friction thinking whiteboard: sketch structure, discuss it, then move to Figma when precision matters.
Checked: 2026-10-12 · Official site material
Best for
Flowcharts, system sketches, wireframes, teaching, and collaboration that should start without a heavy setup.
Not for
Pixel-perfect UI, complex design systems, or long-lived team projects needing project management and granular asset permissions.
Key capabilities
Infinite canvas and hand-drawn expression
The official free plan includes the full editor, an infinite scene, and PNG/SVG/file export; its hand-drawn style keeps meeting sketches faster than formal design.[1][2]
Pricing and free allowance
- Free
- Free forever; USD 0
- Full editor, one infinite scene, unlimited collaborators, and PNG/SVG/file export; the source does not state a cloud-retention period.[1]
- Plus
- USD 6/user/month; annual price should be checked after switching billing
- Adds unlimited scenes/folders, cloud save, permissions, comments, presentations, voice/screen sharing, and a higher AI allowance (100 requests/day shown on the page).[1]
| Plan | Cost | Includes and terms |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free forever; USD 0 | Full editor, one infinite scene, unlimited collaborators, and PNG/SVG/file export; the source does not state a cloud-retention period.[1] |
| Plus | USD 6/user/month; annual price should be checked after switching billing | Adds unlimited scenes/folders, cloud save, permissions, comments, presentations, voice/screen sharing, and a higher AI allowance (100 requests/day shown on the page).[1] |
Limitations to watch
Free storage boundary
Free is primarily browser-local E2EE with one scene; multiple cloud scenes and team management are the clear upgrade triggers.[1]
AI allowance limits iteration
The current comparison shows 10 versus 100 daily AI requests; after the allowance is used, switch to manual editing or your own key.[1]
Editorial workflow: how to try it
Sketch structure first
Use rectangles, arrows, and short labels to map one user flow without polishing visuals.
Share for feedback
Send a view or edit link and collect disagreements in one place.
Export or migrate
Use PNG/SVG for explanation; move to Figma for components, specs, and exact dimensions.
When is it worth paying?
Upgrade to Plus when local scene management, cloud saving, comments, or team permissions become bottlenecks; one-off meetings and teaching usually fit Free.
Alternatives in this library
Sources
- [1]Excalidraw+ Pricing2026-10-12
- [2]Excalidraw developer documentation2026-10-12
- [3]Excalidraw collaboration and sharing2026-10-12
- [4]Excalidraw AI2026-10-12