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What it is

Whimsical is a collaborative whiteboard for product builders, with tools for diagrams, wireframes, flowcharts, mind maps, and planning on an infinite canvas. Whimsical AI can generate flowcharts, mind maps, and editable wireframes from prompts. Teams can edit together in real time and use comments, templates, and version history. Integrations include ChatGPT, Claude Code, Claude Chat, Codex, Cursor, GitHub, Linear, Notion, Slack, Jira, and others; boards can also be embedded in apps including Asana, Canva, Confluence, and Trello. Desktop apps are available for macOS, Windows, and Linux, alongside the web version. The Free plan allows 50 board objects and 50 document blocks per month, with watermarked exports and seven-day version history. Pro is listed at $10 a month with annual billing, and Business at $20 a month with annual billing. Pro provides unlimited board objects and document blocks, no export watermark, and 90-day history; Business adds private teams, SAML SSO, SCIM, additional security controls, and unlimited version history. File limits vary by plan, from 5 MB per file on Free to 10 GB on Business.

Spec sheet

Product
Whimsical describes itself as a whiteboard for product builders, for documenting implementation with diagrams, shaping UI with wireframes, and collaborating with teammates and AI.Read 4 Oct 2026 · whimsical.com
Intended users
The pricing page describes Free as for evaluating Whimsical, Pro as for individuals and small teams, and Business as for large teams and entire organizations.Read 4 Oct 2026 · whimsical.com
Free plan
The pricing page says the Free plan includes 10 AI credits per member, unlimited boards, workspace members, and guests; additional AI credits can be purchased on any plan.Read 4 Oct 2026 · whimsical.com
Integrations
Listed integrations include ChatGPT, Claude Code, Claude Chat, Codex, Cursor, Grok, GitHub, Linear, Notion, Whimsical MCP, Obsidian, Google Docs, Slack, and Jira.Read 4 Oct 2026 · whimsical.com
Support
Whimsical directs users to its Learn site or support team and lists priority support and a dedicated success manager among plan comparison features.Read 4 Oct 2026 · whimsical.com
Headquarters
Denver, Colorado, USARead 28 Sep 2026 · whimsical.com
AI
Whimsical AI can generate flowcharts, mind maps, and editable wireframes from prompts.Read 4 Oct 2026 · whimsical.com
Canvas and tools
Its infinite canvas supports diagrams, wireframes, whiteboards, flowcharts, and mind maps.Read 4 Oct 2026 · whimsical.com
Collaboration
The product supports real-time multiplayer editing, comments, templates, and version history.Read 4 Oct 2026 · whimsical.com
Desktop availability
The download page offers desktop apps for macOS, Windows, and Linux, alongside launching Whimsical on the web.Read 4 Oct 2026 · whimsical.com
Embeds
Whimsical says boards can be embedded in apps including Asana, Canva, ClickUp, Coda, Confluence, Monday, Trello, and Zendesk.Read 4 Oct 2026 · whimsical.com
File upload limits
Free allows 5 MB per file and 1 GB total storage; Pro allows 1 GB per file and 100 GB total storage; Business allows 10 GB per file and starts at 2 TB total storage.Read 4 Oct 2026 · whimsical.com
Security compliance
Whimsical says it is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and committed to helping customers comply with GDPR and CCPA requirements.Read 4 Oct 2026 · whimsical.com
Security controls
Its security page describes TLS 1.2 or higher encryption in transit, AES-256 encryption at rest, 24/7 alert monitoring, and annual third-party penetration testing; the page says it was last reviewed June 26, 2023.Read 4 Oct 2026 · whimsical.com

Plans and prices

Free Free 50 board objects/month · 50 doc blocks/month · watermark on exports · 7-day version history Read 4 Oct 2026 · whimsical.com
Pro $10 a month Annual billing; page says “Save 17%” Unlimited board objects and doc blocks · no export watermark · 90-day version history Read 4 Oct 2026 · whimsical.com
Business $20 a month Annual billing; page says “Save 17%” Private teams · SAML SSO · SCIM and additional security controls · unlimited version history Read 4 Oct 2026 · whimsical.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Infinite canvas supports diagrams, wireframes, and mind maps.
  • AI generates flowcharts, mind maps, and editable wireframes.
  • Supports real-time multiplayer editing and version history.
  • Desktop apps are available for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
  • Free plan is available.

Limits

  • Free limits board objects and document blocks monthly.
  • Free exports carry a watermark.
  • Free version history lasts seven days.

Who it suits

It suits product builders and teams that map flows, shape interfaces, or collaborate on planning. Free is described for evaluation, Pro for individuals and small teams, and Business for large teams and organizations.

Verdict

Whimsical brings diagramming, wireframing, and collaborative editing together across web and desktop. The Free plan has clear usage and history limits, while paid plans expand those limits and controls.

Where Specifiction places it

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