FigJam
Collaborative online whiteboard for brainstorming and diagramming
Alternatives
Choose Conceptboard if…
- you must meet GDPR or ISO 27001/27017/27018 standards
- you need on‑premises or dedicated‑server hosting
- you want a single canvas for brainstorming and Kanban task
- you require role‑based permissions for board access
Choose Excalidraw if…
- you need a zero‑cost solution
- you want open‑source code you can tweak
- you prefer to host the board yourself
- you don’t need native Figma file integration
Choose Mural if…
- you need a facilitator‑controlled session with mute and
- you rely on Slack, Teams, Jira or Confluence for daily
- you want unlimited whiteboards on a free tier for
- you prefer native iOS/Android apps for on‑the‑go
Choose Creately if…
- you need an infinite canvas for unlimited diagrams
- you want to attach live data to diagram elements
- you prefer a free plan with unlimited collaborators
- you require ISO 27001 or SOC 2 Type 2 security
- you already use Confluence, Teams, or Slack for
Choose Miro if…
- you need an unlimited canvas for complex diagrams
- you already use Slack, Jira, or Confluence and want native
- you prefer a freemium model with a usable free tier
- you want a rich template library for agile ceremonies
How to Decide
FigJam is a collaborative online whiteboard for brainstorming and diagramming that’s primarily used by design teams and freelancers. The alternatives split into a few clear camps: Miro leans into an extensive template library and broad SaaS integrations such as Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jira, Confluence and Notion; Mural emphasizes facilitation‑mode controls and enterprise‑focused workshop templates while also offering strong Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jira and Confluence integrations.
When weighing FigJam against its peers, focus on (1) pricing model – FigJam’s cost is undisclosed while Miro and Mural both offer freemium tiers with paid upgrades for advanced features; (2) integration ecosystem – FigJam ties directly into Figma and basic cloud storage, whereas Miro and Mural connect to a wider set of collaboration tools; (3) advanced collaboration capabilities – Miro provides live cursor presence and video chat, while Mural adds facilitation mode, timers and voting; (4) export options – FigJam limits exports to image or PDF, whereas Miro and Mural support PDF, PNG and additional formats; and (5) offline functionality – all three have limited offline use, but the degree of limitation varies and can affect remote work continuity.
All Alternatives
“Conceptboard combines online whiteboarding with visual collaboration, matching FigJam’s core use‑case.”
“Excalidraw is a free, collaborative whiteboard focused on sketching and brainstorming, a lightweight FigJam alternative.”
“Mural offers the same digital whiteboard experience focused on visual teamwork and remote brainstorming.”
“Creately provides an infinite canvas for flowcharts, diagrams and collaborative brainstorming, similar to FigJam.”
“Miro is a direct competitor: real‑time collaborative whiteboard for brainstorming, flowcharts and sticky notes.”
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