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Adobe XD vs FigJam

Adobe XD logo

Adobe XD

Design

Design, prototype, and share user experiences

From
$54.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
FigJam logo

FigJam

Productivity

Free online whiteboard for teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only FigJam has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Adobe XD standalone subscription eliminated - now requires expensive Creative Cloud All Apps plan; FigJam organization and Enterprise tiers are billed annually only, with no monthly billing option
  • They diverge on capability: Adobe XD covers Vector design tools, FigJam covers Infinite whiteboard.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Adobe XD and FigJam actually diverge.

Attributes where Adobe XD and FigJam differ
AttributeAdobe XDFigJam
Starting price$54.99/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, macOS, WindowsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
CategoryDesignProductivity
Founded20152012

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Adobe XD

  • Vector design tools
  • Responsive resize
  • Auto-animate
  • Voice prototyping
  • 3D transforms
  • Design systems
  • Component states
  • Coediting

Only in FigJam

  • Infinite whiteboard
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Sticky notes
  • Drawing tools
  • Shapes
  • Widgets
  • Templates
  • Voting

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Jira

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Adobe XD

  • Web designnot FigJam
  • Mobile app designnot FigJam
  • Design systemsnot FigJam
  • Interactive prototypesnot FigJam
  • User testingnot FigJam

FigJam

  • Teams running collaborative brainstorming and whiteboarding sessions bundled into an existing Figma plannot Adobe XD

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Adobe XD

  • Standalone subscription eliminated - now requires expensive Creative Cloud All Apps plan
  • Mac-first design tool with more limited Windows support
  • Collaboration features are less mature compared to Figma
  • Not open source unlike alternatives like Penpot
  • Higher price point than competing standalone design tools

FigJam

  • Organization and Enterprise tiers are billed annually only, with no monthly billing option
  • Free Starter plan caps AI credit usage at 150 credits per day and 500 per month, well below the 3,000 monthly AI credits on a Professional full seat

Pricing, plan by plan

Adobe XD

$54.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Adobe XD review.

FigJam

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited editable boards
    • Basic tools
    • Unlimited viewers
  • Paid$5/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Advanced templates
    • Moderation tools

Which should you pick?

Choose Adobe XD if

  • You need vector design tools.
  • You work on Web, macOS, Windows.
  • You also want responsive resize.
Adobe XD review

Choose FigJam if

  • You need infinite whiteboard.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want real-time collaboration.
FigJam review

Questions people ask

Is Adobe XD or FigJam better?
Neither clearly leads. Adobe XD starts at $54.99/month and FigJam at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Adobe XD or FigJam?
FigJam has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $54.99/month for Adobe XD and Free for FigJam.
Does Adobe XD or FigJam run on more platforms?
Adobe XD runs on Web, macOS, Windows. FigJam runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
Can I use FigJam for free?
Yes. FigJam has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Adobe XD starts at $54.99/month.
What is Adobe XD best used for?
Adobe XD is most often used for web design, mobile app design, design systems, interactive prototypes. Of those, web design and mobile app design are not what FigJam is typically brought in for.
What can Adobe XD do that FigJam cannot?
Adobe XD covers Vector design tools, Responsive resize, Auto-animate, Voice prototyping. FigJam covers Infinite whiteboard, Real-time collaboration, Sticky notes, Drawing tools. Both handle Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jira.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Adobe XD: Can I use Adobe XD without a full Creative Cloud subscription?

No. Adobe XD is no longer available as a standalone subscription. It is only available as part of Creative Cloud All Apps plan priced from $54.99 to $69.99 per month.

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FigJam: Is FigJam included with Figma or sold separately?

FigJam is included at no additional cost with all Figma plans, from the free Starter plan through Enterprise.

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Adobe XD: What file formats does Adobe XD support?

Adobe XD supports XD format natively, with import/export capabilities for other design formats and vector graphics.

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FigJam: How many AI credits does each Figma plan include for FigJam?

The Professional plan includes 3,000 AI credits per month, Organization plan includes 3,500 AI credits per month, and Enterprise plan includes 4,250 AI credits per month. Starter (free) does not include AI features.

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FigJam: What can I do with FigJam's open sessions feature?

FigJam allows anyone to join open sessions for 24 hours without needing a Figma account, and you can create unlimited open sessions across your team.

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FigJam: What diagramming capabilities does FigJam include?

FigJam includes advanced shapes for technical diagramming such as AWS, GCP, Azure, and Kubernetes components, plus standard diagramming tools and connectors. All these features are available on every paid plan.

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