FigJam vs Whiteboard.chat
FigJam
figma.com
Whiteboard.chat
whiteboard.chatSide by side
| Figure | FigJam | Whiteboard.chat |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 8 | 5 |
| Spec score · Online whiteboards | 9.4 (#3) | 7.8 (#33) |
| Spec score · Online Whiteboard Tools | 9.3 (#4) | 7.3 (#48) |
| Spec score · Collaborative Whiteboard Software | 9.2 (#4) | 7.3 (#26) |
| Collaboration | FigJam supports audio conversations, live chat, comments, stamps, emotes, and Spotlight mode. | Teachers can join a student’s board to give personalized feedback and use individual or group boards for collaborative activities. |
| Founded | 2012 | 2020 |
| Integrations | The official product page names Asana, Jira and GitHub integrations, while the integrations catalog also lists Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom and Microsoft Teams. | The maker lists Microsoft Teams and Google Classroom among the learning platforms that work with Whiteboard.chat. |
| Purpose | FigJam is an online collaborative whiteboard for teams to define ideas, align on decisions, and move work forward. | Whiteboard.chat is an interactive online whiteboard designed for teaching and team collaboration. |
| Security | Figma says it has a SOC 2 Type 2 report and certifications including ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27018:2019. | The privacy policy says student login records are stored in a secure cloud database with encryption at rest and in transit, with access limited to employees who need it to operate the service. |
| 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. | The maker directs questions and suggestions to [email protected]. |
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
Whiteboard.chat
- Educator (Free)Free
- BasicPrice not published
- GoldPrice not published
- Schools/DistrictsPriced on request
- StarterPrice not published
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.
Whiteboard.chat
Whiteboard.chat has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.