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    Excalidraw

    An online collaborative whiteboard platform for creating visual diagrams and designs with a hand-drawn feel.

    CZCzech Republic
    Headquarters
    🇨🇿Czech Republic
    Data Hosting
    EU-based
    Structure
    Independent
    Compliance
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    Excalidraw key facts

    Last updated
    Legal entity
    Excalidraw s.r.o.
    Headquarters
    Czech Republic (CZ)
    Ownership
    Independent
    Open source
    No
    US Cloud Act exposure
    Low (no US parent)
    Replaces
    Microsoft Whiteboard

    About Excalidraw

    Excalidraw is a virtual whiteboard tool that allows users to sketch diagrams with a distinctive hand-drawn aesthetic. It is designed for both individual use and real-time team collaboration, facilitating the creation of flowcharts, wireframes, and various visual aids. The service operates on a freemium model, offering a core whiteboard experience for free while providing enhanced features through its premium subscription, Excalidraw+. Although the company is legally registered in Brno, Czech Republic, maintaining its operations under EU jurisdiction, its technical infrastructure is currently hosted on servers within the United States.

    Alternative to

    Microsoft Whiteboard

    Key Features

    Online collaborative whiteboard
    Real-time collaboration
    Visual diagrams and designs creation
    Excalidraw+ premium subscription service
    Excalidraw Libraries support

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