Deploy Excalidraw on Your VPS
Deploy Excalidraw on your VPS in one click. A hand-drawn-style virtual whiteboard for diagrams, wireframes, and flowcharts — private and always available on your own domain.
Excalidraw is the beloved open-source whiteboard with a hand-drawn aesthetic. Sketch architecture diagrams, wireframes, flowcharts, and quick ideas with a tool that stays out of your way. Self-hosting gives your team a private, ad-free canvas you control.
Vessl deploys the official Excalidraw image behind automatic SSL on your domain. Drawings are stored locally in each user's browser, so there's nothing sensitive on the server — just a fast, always-available canvas whenever you need to think visually.
What's included
- Hand-drawn-style whiteboard for diagrams and wireframes
- Runs entirely client-side — drawings stay in the browser
- Export to PNG, SVG, and clipboard
- Automatic SSL on your custom domain
- Tiny footprint — runs on the smallest VPS
Common use cases
- Private team whiteboard for architecture and planning
- Quick wireframes and flowcharts without a SaaS account
- Embeddable diagram tool on infrastructure you own
Frequently asked questions
Where are my drawings stored?
Excalidraw stores drawings locally in your browser by default, so nothing is persisted on the server. Export files to disk, or share a link, to move a drawing between devices.
Does it support real-time collaboration?
The public Excalidraw offers live collaboration through a separate rooms service. This template deploys the standalone editor; you can add the collaboration backend separately if you need it.
Is it really free?
Yes — Excalidraw is MIT-licensed and free to self-host. You only pay for the VPS it runs on.
Ready to ship?
Deploy Excalidraw in under a minute.
Connect your VPS, pick this template, fill in any required fields. Vessl handles the container, SSL, and persistent storage.
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