Excalidraw alternative
Raltey is the AI-first alternative to Excalidraw. Structured AI diagrams vs free-form sketch tool.
What you get with Raltey
- Per-type canvases with smart connectors, auto layout, and structured exports.
- DB schemas, ERDs, and architecture diagrams with proper notation and SQL DDL.
- Live integrations with GitHub, Linear, Notion, and Drive.
- Conversational AI agent across the canvas (vs. Excalidraw's text-to-Mermaid generation).
When to stay with Excalidraw
Pick Raltey when you need finished, exportable, structured diagrams the team can ship. Stay with Excalidraw when the diagram is a quick sketch, you want MIT-licensed self-hosting, or your team lives in Obsidian.
Frequently asked
Is Raltey a free alternative to Excalidraw?
Yes. Raltey has a free plan that includes the AI agent, flow charts, mind maps, and the GitHub integration. Pro is a flat $15/month for all diagram types and integrations.
Why switch from Excalidraw to Raltey?
Per-type canvases with smart connectors, auto layout, and structured exports. DB schemas, ERDs, and architecture diagrams with proper notation and SQL DDL.
Can I import my diagrams from Excalidraw?
Most file types can be opened as images and converted with Raltey's image-to-diagram. Some formats (DBML, Mermaid, PlantUML) round-trip natively.
What does Excalidraw still do better?
Beloved hand-drawn aesthetic perfect for explanatory sketches. MIT-licensed, self-hostable, works fully offline.
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