FigJam vs Workcanvas
FigJam
figma.comWorkcanvas
workcanvas.comSide by side
| Figure | FigJam | Workcanvas |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3/mo | $10.90/mo |
| 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 | 3 |
| Spec score · Online whiteboards | 9.4 (#3) | 7.5 (#49) |
| Spec score · Online Whiteboard Tools | 9.3 (#4) | 7.4 (#46) |
| Collaboration | FigJam supports audio conversations, live chat, comments, stamps, emotes, and Spotlight mode. | The product supports real-time multiplayer collaboration on canvases. |
| Security | Figma says it has a SOC 2 Type 2 report and certifications including ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27018:2019. | A Workcanvas page states that its compliance certifications include ISO 27001 and SOC 2. |
| 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 Enterprise plan includes enterprise grade support. |
| Templates | FigJam offers over 300 ready-made templates, and users can make their own. | The template library includes options for brainstorming, meetings, workshops, flowcharts, organizational charts, Gantt charts, mind maps, and agile workflows. |
| Use cases | Teams can use FigJam for brainstorming, diagramming, meetings, sprint retrospectives, project planning, and roadmapping. | The site presents Workcanvas for brainstorming, presentations, agile workflows, project management, workshops, and knowledge management. |
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.
Workcanvas
Workcanvas has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.