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FigJam vs MindManager

FigJam logo

FigJam

Productivity

Free online whiteboard for teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MindManager logo

MindManager

Productivity

Visualize your path to success

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only FigJam has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: FigJam organization and Enterprise tiers are billed annually only, with no monthly billing option; MindManager actual prices are not displayed on the pricing page despite having a clear tier structure
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FigJam and MindManager actually diverge.

Attributes where FigJam and MindManager differ
AttributeFigJamMindManager
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded2012Unknown

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

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 MindManager

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 MindManager

MindManager

  • Visualizing scattered ideas into organized strategiesnot FigJam
  • Planning meetings with collaboration toolsnot FigJam
  • Creating Gantt charts and process mapsnot FigJam
  • Organizing information across multiple diagram typesnot FigJam

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

MindManager

  • Actual prices are not displayed on the pricing page despite having a clear tier structure
  • Enterprise plan requires contacting sales for quote
  • Specific annual subscription rates are not shown on public pages

Pricing, plan by plan

FigJam

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

MindManager

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the MindManager 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.
FigJam review

Choose MindManager if

Nothing in the data separates MindManager from FigJam on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

MindManager review

Questions people ask

Is FigJam or MindManager better?
Neither clearly leads. FigJam starts at Free and MindManager at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FigJam or MindManager?
FigJam has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for FigJam and On request for MindManager.
Does FigJam or MindManager run on more platforms?
FigJam runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. MindManager runs on Web.
Can I use FigJam for free?
Yes. FigJam has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. MindManager starts at On request.
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 MindManager is typically brought in for.
What can FigJam do that MindManager cannot?
FigJam covers Infinite whiteboard, Real-time collaboration, Sticky notes, Drawing tools.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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MindManager: How much does MindManager cost?

MindManager offers Essentials, Professional, and Enterprise tiers with annual subscription pricing, but specific dollar amounts are not displayed on the public pricing page. Click the 'Buy now' button to see current rates.

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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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MindManager: Is there a free trial for MindManager?

Yes, MindManager offers a 30-day fully functional free trial for desktop versions without requiring upfront payment.

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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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MindManager: What is included in the Professional plan?

The Professional plan includes the complete desktop and web experience and is marked as the Best Value tier. It offers a one-time purchase option in addition to annual subscription.

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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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MindManager: Can educators and students get a discount?

Yes, MindManager provides a specialized Education tier for students and educators with unspecified pricing.

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