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FigJam vs Coggle

FigJam logo

FigJam

Mind Mapping & Diagramming

Free online whiteboard for teams

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Free
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Coggle logo

Coggle

Mind Mapping & Diagramming

Simple, Fast, and Powerful Mind Maps. Just Coggle it!

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Free
Rated
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The short version

  • Each has a real cost: FigJam organization and Enterprise tiers are billed annually only, with no monthly billing option; Coggle free Forever plan is capped at 3 private diagrams

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FigJam and Coggle actually diverge.

Attributes where FigJam and Coggle differ
AttributeFigJamCoggle
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded2012Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Mind Mapping & Diagramming).

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 FigJam

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

Only in Coggle

Nothing recorded that FigJam does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

FigJam

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

Coggle

No use cases recorded yet. See the Coggle review.

Where each one falls short

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

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

Coggle

  • Free Forever plan is capped at 3 private diagrams
  • SAML SSO and consolidated billing are only available on the Organisation plan at $8 per member per month

Pricing, plan by plan

FigJam

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

Coggle

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Coggle review.

Which should you pick?

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.

Choose Coggle if

  • You want to start without paying.

Questions people ask

Is FigJam or Coggle better?
Neither clearly leads. FigJam starts at Free and Coggle at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FigJam or Coggle?
FigJam starts at Free and Coggle at Free.
Does FigJam or Coggle run on more platforms?
FigJam runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Coggle runs on Web.
Can I use FigJam for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is FigJam best used for?
FigJam is most often used for teams running collaborative brainstorming and whiteboarding sessions bundled into an existing figma plan. Of those, teams running collaborative brainstorming and whiteboarding sessions bundled into an existing figma plan is not what Coggle is typically brought in for.
What can FigJam do that Coggle cannot?
FigJam covers Infinite whiteboard, Real-time collaboration, Sticky notes, Drawing tools.

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