tldraw is a collaborative digital whiteboard and drawing application built for the web. Known for its responsive hand-drawn feel, infinite canvas, and open-source React SDK, tldraw allows teams to brainstorm, sketch UI flows, and embed custom canvas capabilities into modern web applications.
tldraw
Tiny, collaborative digital canvas and whiteboard library with developer SDK.
Best for: Designers, developers, and educators wanting a fast, distraction-free collaborative whiteboard
- Free plan
4.8/5 ratingEditorial score 92/100tldraw.com
The editorial note
What to know about tldraw
Is it right for you?
Who tldraw suits
Choose it if
- Designers, developers, and educators wanting a fast, distraction-free collaborative whiteboard
Look elsewhere if
- Print designers requiring CMYK color spaces and prepress export tools
What you get
Key features
- Infinite collaborative digital canvas
- Vector drawing with shapes, arrows, and sticky notes
- Embeddable React component library (@tldraw/tldraw)
- Instant peer-to-peer multiplayer rooms
- SVG and PNG image export with transparent backgrounds
- Keyboard shortcut navigation and dark mode
Works with
Integrations4
What it costs
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free Web Canvas | FreeBilled monthly | Unlimited canvas creation at tldraw.com, multiplayer sharing, SVG/PNG export, no account needed |
| Business SDK | $99 / monthBilled monthly | Commercial SDK license for closed-source applications, remove watermark, priority GitHub issues |
Prices are recorded from the vendor's public pricing page and can change. Check before you buy.
The trade-off
Pros and cons
Pros
- Extremely responsive and lightweight canvas with delightful drawing physics
- First-class open-source React SDK for embedding whiteboards in custom software
- Instant multiplayer collaboration with no login required on tldraw.com
Cons
- Commercial licensing required for embedding the SDK into closed-source commercial apps
- Fewer pre-made templates compared to heavy enterprise tools like Miro
Quick read
At a glance
- Category
- Design & Creative
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Entry plan
- Free
- Free plan
- Available
- Free trial
- Not listed
- Website
- tldraw.com
The verdict
Our take on tldraw
tldraw is the best lightweight digital whiteboard on the web today, loved by both creative teams and frontend developers.
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