Explain Everything
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VisitExplain Everything vs tldraw
What both publish
| Fact | Explain Everything | tldraw |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration | Users can invite others by link or access code, collaborate synchronously or asynchronously and use built-in voice chat. | The sync library supports simultaneous editing, live cursors, viewport following, and cursor chat. |
| Founded | 2010 | 2022 |
| Headquarters | Wrocław, Poland | London, United Kingdom |
| Integrations | Official integrations include Google Drive, Dropbox, YouTube, OneDrive, Schoolwork and LMS connections for Canvas, Schoology, Moodle and Blackboard. | The SDK can use other real-time data backends; the docs name Liveblocks as one example. |
| Product | Explain Everything is an online whiteboard for teaching, for creating interactive lessons, recording video tutorials, and collaborating in real time. | tldraw is a React SDK for building infinite-canvas apps such as whiteboards, diagrams, and canvas tools. |
| Security | Explain Everything says it stores data in AWS data centers, uses PCI-compliant Braintree payments and is GDPR compliant. | The SDK sanitizes SVG files pasted or dropped into the canvas using an allowlist-based sanitizer. |
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
tldraw plans
- 100-day trial licenseFree
- Hobby licenseFree
- Commercial licensePriced on request
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.
Pick tldraw if…
It suits teams developing their own whiteboards, diagrams, visual workflows, or other canvas applications. Developers needing self-hosted collaboration or extensive customization may find the SDK relevant.