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FigJam vs Whiteboard.fish

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FigJam

Productivity

Free online whiteboard for teams

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Whiteboard.fish

Remote Work

Lightweight digital whiteboard

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: FigJam covers Infinite whiteboard, Whiteboard.fish covers Text.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FigJam and Whiteboard.fish actually diverge.

Attributes where FigJam and Whiteboard.fish differ
AttributeFigJamWhiteboard.fish
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWeb, Mobile
CategoryProductivityRemote Work
Founded20122015

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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
  • Widgets
  • Templates
  • Voting
  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams

Only in Whiteboard.fish

  • Text
  • Sharing links
  • Export
  • Mobile support

Both cover

  • Drawing tools
  • Shapes
  • 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 Whiteboard.fish

Whiteboard.fish

  • Video Conferencingnot FigJam
  • Team Collaborationnot FigJam
  • Project 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

Whiteboard.fish

Nothing recorded yet. See the Whiteboard.fish review.

Pricing, plan by plan

FigJam

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

Whiteboard.fish

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic whiteboard
    • Sharing
    • Export

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 Whiteboard.fish if

  • You need text.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want sharing links.
Whiteboard.fish review

Questions people ask

Is FigJam or Whiteboard.fish better?
Neither clearly leads. FigJam starts at Free and Whiteboard.fish at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FigJam or Whiteboard.fish?
FigJam starts at Free and Whiteboard.fish at Free.
Does FigJam or Whiteboard.fish run on more platforms?
FigJam runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Whiteboard.fish runs on Web, Mobile.
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 Whiteboard.fish is typically brought in for.
What can FigJam do that Whiteboard.fish cannot?
FigJam covers Infinite whiteboard, Real-time collaboration, Sticky notes, Widgets. Whiteboard.fish covers Text, Sharing links, Export, Mobile support. Both handle Drawing tools, Shapes, 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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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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