FigJam
FigJam is an online collaborative whiteboard designed for teams to brainstorm, diagram, and organize ideas together in real time. It offers...
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What is FigJam?
FigJam is an online collaborative whiteboard designed for teams to brainstorm, diagram, and organize ideas together. It empowers teams to build better products by defining ideas, aligning on decisions, and moving work forward—all in one place. The tool supports real-time collaboration for activities like brainstorming sessions, creating flowcharts and diagrams, running meetings and workshops, managing agile workflows (stand-ups, retros), and strategy planning.
Key features include over 300 ready-made templates (project kickoff, flow charts, customer journey maps, standups, retrospectives, roadmaps), audio calls and live chat for real-time conversation, stamps/emotes/high fives for quick reactions, Spotlight mode to guide meeting participants, unlimited collaborators (thousands on the same board), open sessions for 24-hour guest access without login, timer and voting tools, workflow widgets integrating Jira/Asana/Github, and drag-and-drop shapes with connectors that snap to the grid. FigJam also includes an iPad app for sketching ideas solo before collaborating with teammates, and AI-powered features like instant sticky sorting into themes and summarizing team output into action items.
FigJam is ideal for cross-functional teams including designers, engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders. It's particularly valuable for design teams already using Figma, as it's the only whiteboard connected to Figma's design ecosystem. Teams use it for early-stage discovery, user problem definition, design critiques, research affinity walls, meeting facilitation, and turning brainstorms into actionable plans.
FigJam pricing
Pricing model: Paid
FigJam is included with all seats on every Figma plan. The Starter plan is free and includes up to 3 Figma files and 3 FigJam files. FigJam Professional costs $3/editor/month (billed annually) or $5/editor/month (billed monthly). FigJam Organization costs $5/editor/month (billed annually). All plans include unlimited collaborators, open sessions for 24-hour guest access, audio calls, comments and voiceovers, Spotlight mode, timer and voting, workflow widgets, and over 300 templates. Free tier includes 150 AI credits/day (up to 500 AI credits/month).
FigJam pros
- Included with all seats on every Figma plan at no extra cost
- Seamless integration with Figma design files and ecosystem
- Unlimited real-time collaborators (thousands on same board)
- Open sessions let guests join for 24 hours without login
- Built-in audio calls for talking it out live in the board
- Over 300 expert-made templates for quick project kickoff
- Stamps, emotes, and high fives for expressive real-time reactions
- Spotlight mode guides participants to focus on key content
- Drag-and-drop shapes with connectors that snap to grid
- Integrates with Jira, Asana, and Github to turn ideas into action
- AI-powered sticky sorting into themes with one click
- AI can summarize team output into clear action items
- FigJam iPad app for sketching ideas on the go
- Timer and voting tools keep meetings on track
- Customizable Bitmoji avatars add personal touch to files
- Tables, timelines, and calendars for visual project layout
- Comments and voiceovers for async written/video/voice notes
- 30 days version history with auto-save every 30 minutes
FigJam cons
- Limited for complex or large-scale architecture diagrams
- Managing very dense flows can get messy
- Versioning and structuring large boards isn't always intuitive
- Missing advanced diagramming features like stronger auto-alignment
- Performance can dip on very large boards with many collaborators
- Less advanced documentation and best-practice guidance for power users
- Not suitable for vector drawing or high-fidelity design work
- Heavier performance compared to some competitors like Miro
- File/project management system can feel clunky
- Imported Figma files lose vector-based graphics quality
Frequently asked questions about FigJam
What is FigJam used for?
FigJam is an online collaborative whiteboard used for brainstorming, diagramming complex flows, running meetings and workshops, managing agile workflows (stand-ups, retrospectives), and strategy & planning. Teams use it to generate ideas, align on plans, create user flows and process diagrams, facilitate cross-functional conversations, and organize research.
Is FigJam free to use?
Yes, FigJam has a free Starter plan that includes up to 3 FigJam files and 3 Figma files. The free tier includes unlimited collaborators, open sessions, audio calls, comments, Spotlight mode, timer and voting, and access to templates. Paid plans (Professional at $3/editor/month and Organization at $5/editor/month) offer additional features and unlimited files.
Do I need a Figma account to use FigJam?
You need a Figma account to create and edit FigJam files, but guests can collaborate for free for 24 hours through open sessions without needing a Figma account or login. Viewers can also inspect and comment on FigJam files without an account.
How is FigJam different from Figma?
FigJam is a lightweight online whiteboard optimized for brainstorming, ideation, and team collaboration, while Figma is a design tool for prototyping and creating high-fidelity designs. FigJam is easier to learn and more fun for early-stage thinking, user problem definition, and exploring ideas. Figma handles vector drawing, detailed prototyping, and final design work. They integrate seamlessly so teams can move from concept to prototype in one ecosystem.
Can I export FigJam files?
Yes, you can export FigJam files as PNG, JPG, PDF, or CSV (CSV is for sticky notes only). You can also copy content and paste it into Figma design files. However, you cannot convert a FigJam file directly into a Figma design file or vice versa.
How many people can collaborate in a FigJam file?
FigJam supports unlimited collaborators - you can jam in real-time with thousands of people in the same board. There is no limit on the number of people who can view, comment, or edit simultaneously.
What templates are available in FigJam?
FigJam includes over 300 ready-made templates including project kickoff, flow chart, weekly team meeting, customer journey map, standup, retrospective, roadmap review, and project timeline. You can also create your own custom templates and share them with your team or organization.
Can I use FigJam on iPad?
Yes, FigJam has a dedicated iPad app that lets you sketch out and explore ideas using the Apple Pencil or finger. You can gather inspiration and riff on early ideas solo, then collaborate with teammates to make them real. The app supports drawing, freehand sketching, and basic whiteboard tools.
What integrations does FigJam support?
FigJam integrates with project management and development tools including Jira, Asana, and Github to keep projects moving after brainstorming. It also supports workflow widgets for dashboards, team building widgets like Bitmoji, and connects to research, data, and prototyping tools. Over 1,500+ shapes and icons from AWS, GCP, Azure, and more are available.
What AI features does FigJam have?
FigJam includes AI-powered features like instant sticky sorting into themes to hone in on what matters, summarizing team output into clear action items with a single click, and generating templates for weekly team syncs and brainstorms. The free tier includes 150 AI credits/day (up to 500 AI credits/month), with more credits included in paid plans.