Excalidraw
7.6#20 in online whiteboardsFrom $36 a yearFree planWeb
VisitExcalidraw vs Explain Everything
Explain Everything
9.1#1 in online whiteboardsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
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| Fact | Excalidraw | Explain Everything |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration | Users can collaborate in real time by sharing a link, and Excalidraw+ adds voice hangouts and screensharing. | Users can invite others by link or access code, collaborate synchronously or asynchronously and use built-in voice chat. |
| Integrations | The pricing page lists Notion, Obsidian, and other integrations for Free users. | Official integrations include Google Drive, Dropbox, YouTube, OneDrive, Schoolwork and LMS connections for Canvas, Schoology, Moodle and Blackboard. |
| Security | Excalidraw+ customer data is encrypted with AES-256 at rest and TLS in transit; the company states it is SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2 compliant. | Explain Everything says it stores data in AWS data centers, uses PCI-compliant Braintree payments and is GDPR compliant. |
Excalidraw plans
- FreeFree
- Education$4 a month
- Plus$6 a month
- Education$36 a year
Explain Everything plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$7.49 a month
- Team$7.49 a month
- SchoolPriced on request
- Advanced€59 a year
- Custom Pricing for SchoolsPriced on request
Pick Excalidraw if…
Excalidraw suits people who want a web-based diagramming canvas with a hand-drawn look and link-based collaboration. Those needing cloud storage, presentations, or PDF and PPTX exports can consider Excalidraw+.
Pick Explain Everything if…
Explain Everything suits teachers and schools creating lessons, as well as tutors, creatives, facilitators, and business consultants who need a whiteboard and video creation tools. Teams can use it for live or asynchronous collaboration.