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Scribble Together vs tldraw
Both stand on online whiteboards. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2
Scribble Together combines PDF markup and open-ended whiteboards with guest collaboration. The free plan is limited to an offline iOS notebook, while Member adds web creation and cross-device access.
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Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
tldraw offers a customizable canvas SDK with collaboration, runtime control, and multiple sync hosting options. Its default license terms allow development only, so production projects need an active trial, hobby, or commercial license key.
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| Scribble Together | tldraw | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Member: $4.16 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | scribbletogether.com | tldraw.com |
| On online whiteboards | #11 of 58 | #15 of 58 |
Scribble Together: what it does well
- Infinite canvas and unlimited whiteboards
- PDF import, markup, and export
- Guests can join without registration or passwords
- Available on Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows
What to know first
- Free plan's personal notebook is iOS-only and offline
- Member costs $4.16 a month
tldraw: what it does well
- Editor supports drawing, text, shapes, images, and video.
- Developers can create custom interactions and styles.
- Sync supports live cursors and simultaneous editing.
- JavaScript API controls canvas content and behavior.
- Pasted or dropped SVGs are sanitized.
What to know first
- Production use requires an active license key.
- The free trial is limited to one per commercial unit.
- Hobby license requires discretionary approval and a watermark.
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