draw.io vs 
Excalidraw
Compared on data, not vibes. Metrics refresh nightly; verdict links carry the math.
| draw.io | Excalidraw | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 7,435 | 129,294 |
| Last commit | 2d ago | 0d ago |
| Latest release | v31.1.8 | v0.18.1 |
| Docker pulls | — | — |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Min RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Containers | 1 | 1 |
| ARM (Pi-friendly) | yes | yes |
draw.io
The structured-diagram editor as one container on a hostname you own, with every cloud storage backend switched off.
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Excalidraw
A hand-drawn-style whiteboard that runs as one static container and keeps every drawing in the browser that drew it.
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Neither page tells you which is "better" — they solve the same jobs differently. Pick by the constraint that binds you: RAM, ARM, license, or how alive the project looks.