Productivity · head to head
FigJam vs Spark Mail
Spark Mail
Productivity
AI-assisted email client from Readdle with a Smart Inbox and team collaboration features
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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; Spark Mail several sync features route mail metadata and, for some features, credentials through Readdle servers, which is a materially different trust model from a local-only IMAP client.
- They diverge on capability: FigJam covers Infinite whiteboard, Spark Mail covers Smart Inbox.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which FigJam and Spark Mail actually diverge.
| Attribute | FigJam | Spark Mail |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | Per user per month |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2012 | Unknown |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Spark Mail
- Smart Inbox
- AI Copilot
- AI Summaries
- Team collaboration
- Send later and snooze
- Multi-account unified inbox
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 Spark Mail
Spark Mail
- A freelancer juggling Gmail and Outlook accounts who wants one AI-assisted inboxnot FigJam
- A small support team sharing a single inbox with internal notes before replyingnot FigJam
- Someone who wants drafts and summaries generated without switching to a new mail hostnot FigJam
- A user who wants notification triage without writing their own filtersnot 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
Spark Mail
- Several sync features route mail metadata and, for some features, credentials through Readdle servers, which is a materially different trust model from a local-only IMAP client.
- It is a client over accounts you still pay for elsewhere, so the total cost is Spark plus whatever Gmail, Outlook or Fastmail plan you already hold.
- The free tier lacks AI Copilot and summaries, so the features it is best known for sit behind the paid plan.
- Team features are basic next to dedicated shared-inbox tools like Front or Help Scout, so a support team scaling past a few agents will likely outgrow it.
- Windows and Android versions have historically lagged the macOS and iOS apps in feature parity.
Pricing, plan by plan
FigJam
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited editable boards
- Basic tools
- Unlimited viewers
- Paid$5/month
- Everything in Free
- Advanced templates
- Moderation tools
Spark Mail
Free- BasicFree
- Unlimited accounts
- Smart Inbox
- Basic send later
- Premium$7.99/month
- AI Copilot and summaries
- Unlimited snooze and send later
- Priority support
- Premium Teams$10/month
- Shared inboxes
- Delegation and internal comments
- Admin controls
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 Spark Mail if
- You need smart inbox.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Web.
- You also want ai copilot.
Questions people ask
- Is FigJam or Spark Mail better?
- Neither clearly leads. FigJam starts at Free and Spark Mail at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, FigJam or Spark Mail?
- FigJam starts at Free and Spark Mail at Free.
- Does FigJam or Spark Mail run on more platforms?
- FigJam runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Spark Mail runs on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, 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 Spark Mail is typically brought in for.
- What can FigJam do that Spark Mail cannot?
- FigJam covers Infinite whiteboard, Real-time collaboration, Sticky notes, Drawing tools. Spark Mail covers Smart Inbox, AI Copilot, AI Summaries, Team collaboration.
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.
SourceSpark Mail: Does Spark host my email?
No. It is a client that connects to Gmail, Outlook, iCloud or any IMAP account; you still need a mail host.
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.
SourceSpark Mail: Does Spark store my email credentials on its servers?
For some features, including cross-device snooze and send-later sync, yes. It is part of how those features stay consistent across devices.
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.
SourceSpark Mail: Is there a one-time purchase option?
No, Spark is subscription only for individuals and teams; the base client is free but AI and unlimited scheduling need Premium.
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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