Compare Excalidraw and Whimsical 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (59.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$0.00 1 Editor Per Month
Excalidraw
Star Rating
(25)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(180)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 1 Editor Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Whimsical excels in its Ease of Use with a score of 9.3, while Excalidraw shines even brighter with a perfect score of 9.9, making it more intuitive for new users.
- Reviewers mention that Whimsical's Collaborative Editing feature is rated at 9.1, which is robust, but Excalidraw's collaborative capabilities are noted for their real-time editing, enhancing teamwork significantly.
- G2 users highlight Whimsical's Templates feature with a score of 8.1, which provides a decent variety, whereas Excalidraw lacks in this area, leading to a less structured approach for users who prefer pre-designed layouts.
- Users on G2 report that Whimsical's File Sharing capabilities score 8.7, allowing for seamless collaboration, while Excalidraw's sharing options are less comprehensive, which can hinder team workflows.
- Reviewers say that Whimsical's Document Collaboration feature is rated at 9.2, making it a strong choice for teams needing to work together on documents, while Excalidraw's collaboration tools are more basic, which may not meet all user needs.
- Users mention that Whimsical's Performance and Reliability score of 9.6 indicates a stable platform, while Excalidraw, despite its strengths, does not match this level of reliability, which can affect user experience during critical tasks.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Excalidraw
No pricing availableWhimsical
Free
$0.00
1 Editor Per Month
For personal projects and flexible collaboration.
- Unlimited workspace members
- All Whimsical file types
- 3 team boards
Free Trial
Excalidraw
Free Trial is available
Whimsical
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
24
9.0
124
Ease of Use
9.9
24
9.3
125
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.5
25
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.0
24
Quality of Support
8.9
18
8.6
87
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.6
22
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
25
9.3
120
Features by Category
Communication
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design Tools
9.4
16
Not enough data
9.7
16
Not enough data
9.4
16
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
9.5
16
Not enough data
Communication Tools
8.7
9
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
Integrations
8.3
9
Not enough data
9.4
14
Not enough data
Software Offering
9.9
15
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
9.1
72
Not enough data
8.0
60
Not enough data
8.6
75
Visual Tools
Not enough data
8.3
68
Not enough data
8.7
67
Not enough data
8.1
59
Mind Map Availability
Not enough data
8.2
59
Not enough data
7.9
41
Not enough data
6.5
32
Not enough data
8.9
62
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.6
20
Not enough data
9.1
26
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
9.0
26
Not enough data
9.0
28
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.5
13
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
8.7
26
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Excalidraw and Whimsical are categorized as Diagramming
Unique Categories
Excalidraw is categorized as Collaborative Whiteboard
Whimsical is categorized as Mind Mapping and Wireframing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Excalidraw
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Whimsical
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
52.0%
Education Management
12.0%
Publishing
4.0%
Performing Arts
4.0%
Marketing and Advertising
4.0%
Other
24.0%
Computer Software
16.3%
Information Technology and Services
14.5%
Marketing and Advertising
10.5%
Financial Services
8.7%
Design
7.6%
Other
42.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Excalidraw
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Abhijeet M.
Verified User in Computer Software
For me, Excalidraw has been a revelation. During my software development workflow I use it for: > Collaborative drawing with peers > UX Prototyping > Whiteboard Ideas It's simple and intuitive interface with the ability to sketch freely stands...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
do not have have more inbuilt options like UML diagrams
Whimsical
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Avi S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Whimsical provides the best solutions for the wireframe and those who want to create interesting and clear wireframes for those Whimsical is the best solution. Whimsical provides an interesting icons, iPhone, Android, and web icons.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Design
Downloaded work has subpar quality. Limited color pallet.
Abhijeet M.
Verified User in Computer Software
For me, Excalidraw has been a revelation. During my software development workflow I use it for: > Collaborative drawing with peers > UX Prototyping > Whiteboard Ideas It's simple and intuitive interface with the ability to sketch freely stands...
Avi S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Whimsical provides the best solutions for the wireframe and those who want to create interesting and clear wireframes for those Whimsical is the best solution. Whimsical provides an interesting icons, iPhone, Android, and web icons.
Verified User in Computer Software
do not have have more inbuilt options like UML diagrams
Verified User in Design
Downloaded work has subpar quality. Limited color pallet.
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MA
The text appears to be a list of tools or concepts used in planning and design processes. In English, it translates to "For Flowcharts, Wireframes, Mind Maps."Read more
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