tldraw
A polished free multiplayer canvas with instant sharing and no install; its code is source-available, not open source for production use.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Free tier / Free tool)
- License
- tldraw
- Hosting Model
- Hosted (their cloud)
- Platforms
- webthey host it
- Installation
- Open tldraw.com in a browser; no account is required for a quick canvas
- Where Your Data Lives
- Hosted shared canvases live in tldraw's cloud; local/offline documents use browser IndexedDB, and snapshots or .tldr JSON files can be exported
- The Catch / Trade-off
- tldraw is a different canvas ecosystem with no Excalidraw library compatibility and much less team-workspace administration than Excalidraw+.
Replaces 3 paid apps
up to $10/mo ($120/yr) in subscriptions
tldraw FAQ
Common questions
Is tldraw free and open source?+
tldraw is a free tool that runs on hosted. A polished free multiplayer canvas with instant sharing and no install; its code is source-available, not open source for production use.
What paid software does tldraw replace?+
tldraw serves as a free replacement for 3 paid SaaS applications: Excalidraw+, Lucidspark, Miro, saving up to $10/month ($120/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up tldraw?+
Installation: Open tldraw.com in a browser; no account is required for a quick canvas.
What is the catch or trade-off with tldraw?+
tldraw is a different canvas ecosystem with no Excalidraw library compatibility and much less team-workspace administration than Excalidraw+.