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★ Winner
Excalidraw
Cloud Storage & Collaboration
★ 4.7
rating
Free
starts at
Free
tier
VS
Plus AI
Cloud Storage & Collaboration
★ 4.3
rating
$15/mo (Starter)
Quick verdict
Excalidraw wins for developers wanting quick, informal technical diagrams.
Excalidraw has a 4.7 rating vs 4.3 for Plus AI. Plus AI is the better pick if you need teams embedded in google workspace who want ai without switching tools.
Performance overview
Excalidraw
Plus AI
Overall
4.74.3
Ease of use
5.04.1
Value for money
4.93.9
Features
Side-by-side comparison
Choose based on your needs
Choose Excalidraw if...
Best for
Developers wanting quick, informal technical diagrams
Completely free and open-source
Charming hand-drawn aesthetic
Choose Plus AI if...
Best for
Teams embedded in Google Workspace who want AI without switching tools
Works natively inside Google Slides and PowerPoint
No need to learn a new platform or export decks