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Tldraw

A very good whiteboard

Open SourceFree TierAdded Jun 1, 2021

About

Tldraw is a free, open-source infinite canvas whiteboard. Draw, write, add shapes, images, and collaborate in real time. The interface is minimal and fast. Also available as an SDK for embedding whiteboard functionality into your own apps. Growing rapidly among developers who want a clean, embeddable whiteboard component.

Tags

whiteboardcanvasopen-sourcesdkcollaborationdrawingembeddable

Origin Story

By Steve Ruiz

The Problem

Whiteboards were either too complex or couldn't be embedded into other apps. Wanted both: a great standalone tool AND a developer SDK.

Building It

Built as an open-source project. The SDK gained traction among developers building their own canvas-based tools.

What It Means

A whiteboard that's both a product and a platform — use it standalone or embed it in your own app.

The Dream

To be the default canvas SDK that developers reach for when building whiteboard features.

Pricing

ModelOpen Source
Free tierAvailable

Free to use at tldraw.com. Open source (MIT license). SDK available for embedding in your own apps.

Category

Documentation

Problems Solved

  • Infinite Canvas Whiteboard
  • Embeddable Whiteboard
  • Collaborative Drawing

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