Excalidraw vs Mermaid
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Mermaid
Generation of diagrams like flowcharts or sequence diagrams from text in a similar manner as markdown
| Excalidraw | Mermaid | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | โ 132.7k | โ 90.4k |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Last updated | 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-21 |
| Usage | ๐ Online | ๐ Online |
| Platforms | โ | โ |
| Category | Whiteboards & diagrams | Whiteboards & diagrams |
How to choose
- They support exactly the same usage modes; the difference is in ecosystem and implementation details.
- Both have comparable traction, so pick based on features and day-to-day experience.
- Excalidraw was updated more recently (2026-09-22).