FigJam launched in 2021 as Figma's companion whiteboard tool. It brings Figma's collaborative approach to brainstorming and workshops, with a deliberately simpler interface than full-featured alternatives like Miro.
FigJam is Figma's online whiteboard for brainstorming, diagramming, and team workshops. Simple and fun collaborative canvas.
Quick Answer
FigJam is a collaboration tool. FigJam launched in 2021 as Figma's companion whiteboard tool. It offers a free tier. Paid plans start at $5/mo.
Overview
FigJam Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 3 FigJam files, core features |
| Professional | $5/editor/mo | Unlimited files, audio chat |
| Organization | $5/editor/mo | SSO, admin controls |
FigJam offers Free (3 files), Professional ($5/editor/month), and Organization ($5/editor/month with admin features). It is significantly cheaper than Miro at $10+/month.
Key Features
FigJam provides an infinite canvas with sticky notes, shapes, connectors, stamps, and reactions. Built-in voting and timers facilitate workshops. Templates cover retrospectives, brainstorming, and planning. Widgets add custom functionality.
- Sticky notes
- Shapes and connectors
- Stamps and reactions
- Voting
- Timer
- Templates
- Figma integration
- Widgets
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Simple and fun
- Great Figma integration
- Good for workshops
- Affordable
Cons
- Less powerful than Miro
- Limited diagramming
- Requires Figma familiarity
Use Cases
Design teams brainstorm alongside Figma designs. Product teams run retrospectives and planning sessions. Teams facilitate workshops with voting and timers. Managers create org charts and process flows.
Our Verdict
FigJam is the best whiteboard for Figma-using teams. Its simplicity and low price make it easy to adopt. Teams needing advanced diagramming or workshop facilitation tools should consider Miro instead.
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Frequently Asked Questions about FigJam
Yes, FigJam has a free plan with up to 3 files. Professional plan is just $5/editor/month for unlimited files.
FigJam is simpler and cheaper, great for teams already using Figma. Miro is more powerful with many more templates and integrations for complex workshops.
No, FigJam works independently. However, it integrates seamlessly with Figma designs, making it especially valuable for design teams.
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