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FigJam vs ProofHub

FigJam logo

FigJam

Productivity

Free online whiteboard for teams

From
Free
Rated
-
ProofHub logo

ProofHub

Project Management

All-in-one project management and team collaboration

From
$45/month
Rated
-

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; ProofHub the Ultimate Control plan advertises $89 a month for the first 3 months and then charges $135, so the headline is an introductory rate
  • They diverge on capability: FigJam covers Infinite whiteboard, ProofHub covers Tasks.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FigJam and ProofHub actually diverge.

Attributes where FigJam and ProofHub differ
AttributeFigJamProofHub
Starting priceFree$45/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryProductivityProject Management
Founded20122011

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 FigJam

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

Only in ProofHub

  • Tasks
  • Discussions
  • Proofing
  • Time tracking
  • Gantt charts
  • Dropbox
  • Box
  • SSL

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Google Drive
  • Web support

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 ProofHub

ProofHub

  • Project management for teamsnot FigJam
  • Resource planning and reportingnot FigJam
  • Collaborative workflow managementnot 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

ProofHub

  • The Ultimate Control plan advertises $89 a month for the first 3 months and then charges $135, so the headline is an introductory rate
  • The Essential plan caps projects at 40 and storage at 15 GB
  • Storage is 100 GB even on the higher plan, which is low for a tool holding project files
  • There is no free tier, and the entry price is a flat $45 a month billed annually

Pricing, plan by plan

FigJam

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

ProofHub

$45/month
  • Essential$45/month
    • 40 projects
    • Unlimited users
    • 15GB storage
  • Ultimate Control$89/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Unlimited users
    • 100GB storage

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 ProofHub if

  • You need tasks.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want discussions.

Questions people ask

Is FigJam or ProofHub better?
Neither clearly leads. FigJam starts at Free and ProofHub at $45/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FigJam or ProofHub?
FigJam has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for FigJam and $45/month for ProofHub.
Does FigJam or ProofHub run on more platforms?
FigJam runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. ProofHub runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use FigJam for free?
Yes. FigJam has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ProofHub starts at $45/month.
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 ProofHub is typically brought in for.
What can FigJam do that ProofHub cannot?
FigJam covers Infinite whiteboard, Real-time collaboration, Sticky notes, Drawing tools. ProofHub covers Tasks, Discussions, Proofing, Time tracking. Both handle Slack, Google Drive, Web support.

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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ProofHub: How much does ProofHub cost?

ProofHub offers two plans: Essential at $45/month (annual) or $50/month (monthly), and Ultimate Control at $89/month (first 3 months) or $135/month thereafter (annual billing).

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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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ProofHub: Are per-user fees required with ProofHub?

No. ProofHub includes unlimited users in both Essential and Ultimate Control plans. There are no per-user fees regardless of team size.

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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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ProofHub: Does ProofHub offer a free trial?

Yes, ProofHub provides a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. You can explore all features before committing.

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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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ProofHub: Can I cancel ProofHub anytime?

Yes. ProofHub has no long-term contracts. You can cancel anytime and switch billing between annual and monthly plans.

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