Excalidraw vs iA Writer
ExcalidrawBrainstorming Tools
From $6 / seat / moPublished price
iA WriterNote-Taking Apps
From $29.99 (one-time)Published price
Excalidraw Brainstorming Tools Virtual collaborative whiteboard. | iA Writer Note-Taking Apps The Benchmark of Markdown Writing Apps | |
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| Overview | ||
| Category | Brainstorming Tools | Note-Taking Apps |
| What it is | Excalidraw is an open-source virtual whiteboard for sketching hand-drawn like diagrams with real-time collaboration, used by developers and designers for brainstorming and technical diagrams. | Minimalist writing app focused on distraction-free markdown writing for Mac, iOS, and Windows. |
| Pricing | ||
| Published price | From $6 / seat / mo The core Excalidraw whiteboard is free/open-source. Excalidraw+ (the hosted collaborative workspace) is $6/user/mo billed annually or $7/user/mo billed monthly, with a 14-day tria… | From $29.99 (one-time) One-time purchase per platform (no subscription): Windows $29.99, Mac $49.99, iPhone & iPad $49.99 (App Store). Android is sold via Google Play. The vendor explicitly does not off… |
| Pricing model | Per seat | Flat rate |
| Free options | Free plan · No free trial | No free plan · Free trial |
| Deal on Cubbie | None right now | None right now |
| Company | ||
| Founded | 2020 | 2010 |
| Team size | 1-10 employees | 1-10 employees |
| Headquarters | Remote | Zurich, Switzerland |
| Featured clients | Developers, Designers, Remote teams | Not available |