FigJam vs Whimsical
FigJam
figma.comWhimsical
whimsical.comSide by side
| Figure | FigJam | Whimsical |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3/mo | $10/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 8 | 3 |
| Spec score · Online whiteboards | 9.4 (#3) | 8.0 (#28) |
| Spec score · Online Whiteboard Tools | 9.3 (#4) | 7.9 (#30) |
| Spec score · Design Collaboration Software | 9.4 (#2) | 7.8 (#20) |
| Spec score · Collaborative Whiteboard Software | 9.2 (#4) | 7.9 (#19) |
| Spec score · AI Whiteboard Software | 9.2 (#4) | 7.8 (#19) |
| AI | FigJam advertises AI assistance and diagram generation for coding-agent projects and brainstorms. | Whimsical AI can generate flowcharts, mind maps, and editable wireframes from prompts. |
| Collaboration | FigJam supports audio conversations, live chat, comments, stamps, emotes, and Spotlight mode. | The product supports real-time multiplayer editing, comments, templates, and version history. |
| Integrations | The official product page names Asana, Jira and GitHub integrations, while the integrations catalog also lists Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom and Microsoft Teams. | Listed integrations include ChatGPT, Claude Code, Claude Chat, Codex, Cursor, Grok, GitHub, Linear, Notion, Whimsical MCP, Obsidian, Google Docs, Slack, and Jira. |
| Intended users | Figma describes FigJam as a collaborative tool for teams and says users do not need prior knowledge of design tools. | 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. |
| Support | Figma offers instant answers through its AI support chatbot and email support for Professional, Organization, and Enterprise plans; it says phone and live-chat support are not offered. | Whimsical directs users to its Learn site or support team and lists priority support and a dedicated success manager among plan comparison features. |
Plans
FigJam
- StarterFree
- StarterFree
- Professional — Collab seat$3 a month
- Professional Collab seat$3 a month
- Enterprise — Collab seat$5 a month
- Enterprise Collab seat$5 a month
- Organization — Collab seat$5 a month
- Organization Collab seat$5 a month
In their own words
FigJam
FigJam is an online collaborative whiteboard for teams to develop ideas, make decisions, and plan work. It supports brainstorming, diagramming, meetings, sprint retrospectives, project planning, and roadmapping. Teams can choose from more than 300 ready-made templates or create their own. FigJam AI can generate templates and visuals, organize sticky notes by theme, and turn board output into action items. Collaboration features include audio conversations, live chat, comments, stamps, emotes, and Spotlight mode. People outside a team or company can join an open session for 24 hours without logging in. Integrations include Asana, Jira, GitHub, Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, Notion, and Confluence. FigJam is available on Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows, with an iPad app for gathering inspiration and exploring ideas. The free Starter plan is free and allows unlimited collaborators in three editable files. Paid plans start at $3 a month for a Professional Collab seat.
Whimsical
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.