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FigJam alternatives
FigJam compared with 9 alternatives: Miro, Mural, Lucidspark, Microsoft Whiteboard, Whimsical and 4 more.
FigJam has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3 per Collab seat / month, billed annually. All 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FigJamThis tool | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Miro | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Mural | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Lucidspark | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft Whiteboard | Free | Free | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Whimsical | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Excalidraw | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web |
| Milanote | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Stormboard | Free plan · from $8.33/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| tldraw | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from FigJam
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Miro
Online whiteboard for team brainstorming, diagrams and planning
- Miro starts at $8 per member / month, billed yearly. FigJam starts at $3 per Collab seat / month, billed annually.
- Miro also covers mind mapping.
Suits: Remote workshops, retrospectives and brainstorming sessions
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Mural
Online whiteboard with built-in facilitation tools for workshops
- Mural starts at $9.99 per member / month, billed annually. FigJam starts at $3 per Collab seat / month, billed annually.
- Mural also covers mind mapping.
Suits: Facilitated workshops, retrospectives and design-thinking sessions
- Free plan · from $9/mo
Lucidspark
Virtual whiteboard for team brainstorming and workshops
- Lucidspark starts at $9 per month, billed annually. FigJam starts at $3 per Collab seat / month, billed annually.
- Only FigJam lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Lucidspark also covers mind mapping.
- FigJam also covers diagrams.
Suits: Remote and hybrid teams running brainstorms and workshops
- Free
Microsoft Whiteboard
Free collaborative canvas built into Microsoft 365 and Teams
- Microsoft Whiteboard is free. FigJam starts at $3 per Collab seat / month, billed annually.
- Only FigJam lists a macOS app.
- FigJam also covers diagrams.
Suits: Teams meetings where participants sketch on one shared board
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Whimsical
Whiteboard for flowcharts, wireframes, mind maps and docs
- Whimsical starts at $10 per editor / month, billed annually ($120 a year). FigJam starts at $3 per Collab seat / month, billed annually.
- Only Whimsical lists a Linux app.
- Only FigJam lists iOS and Android apps.
- Whimsical also covers documents and mind mapping.
Suits: Product teams sketching flows, wireframes and specs in one place
- Free plan · from $6/mo
Excalidraw
Open-source whiteboard for hand-drawn style sketches and diagrams
- Excalidraw starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually. FigJam starts at $3 per Collab seat / month, billed annually.
- Only FigJam lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Excalidraw is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- FigJam also covers templates.
Suits: Quick architecture sketches, wireframes and diagrams
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Milanote
Visual boards for organizing creative projects
- Milanote starts at $9.99 per person / month, billed annually. FigJam starts at $3 per Collab seat / month, billed annually.
- Only Milanote lists a browser extension.
- Milanote also covers notes, web clipper and mind mapping.
- FigJam also covers diagrams.
Suits: Designers, filmmakers and writers collecting references and ideas
- Free plan · from $8.33/mo
Stormboard
Sticky-note digital whiteboard with built-in reports
- Stormboard starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually ($100 a year). FigJam starts at $3 per Collab seat / month, billed annually.
- Only FigJam lists a macOS app.
- Stormboard also covers tasks and reports.
- FigJam also covers diagrams.
Suits: Facilitated workshops that need to end in a written report
- Free
tldraw
Free online whiteboard with a local desktop app
- tldraw is free. FigJam starts at $3 per Collab seat / month, billed annually.
- Only tldraw lists a Linux app.
- Only FigJam lists iOS and Android apps.
- FigJam also covers templates.
Suits: Quick sketches and diagrams without creating an account
Limits worth knowing in FigJam
- FigJam cannot be bought separately; access comes with a Figma seat, and plans and seats are chosen for the whole Figma product set.
- The free Starter plan allows 3 FigJam files in its team folder and leaves out voting, open sessions, audio conversations and advanced shapes.
- Custom color palettes and organization-wide custom templates need the Organization plan, which is billed annually only.
- The iPhone and Android apps view and comment on FigJam files; on mobile, sketching in FigJam is offered on iPad only.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to FigJam?
The alternatives to FigJam in this directory are Miro, Mural, Lucidspark, Microsoft Whiteboard, Whimsical, Excalidraw, Milanote, Stormboard and tldraw. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with FigJam.
Is there a free alternative to FigJam?
Yes. Microsoft Whiteboard and tldraw are free to use. Miro, Mural, Lucidspark, Whimsical, Excalidraw, Milanote and Stormboard have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which FigJam alternatives work on Linux?
The FigJam listing does not include a Linux app. Whimsical and tldraw list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to FigJam?
Excalidraw is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.