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Whimsical vs Wrike

Whimsical logo

Whimsical

Technology

Where great ideas take shape

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wrike logo

Wrike

Marketing

Versatile & robust project management software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Whimsical the free plan is capped at 3 team boards, 3 teams and 10 guest seats; Wrike seats are sold in blocks rather than singly: groups of 5 up to 30 seats, groups of 10 up to 100, and groups of 25 above that, so adding one person can mean paying for five
  • They diverge on capability: Whimsical covers Flowcharts, Wrike covers Interactive Gantt charts.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Whimsical and Wrike actually diverge.

Attributes where Whimsical and Wrike differ
AttributeWhimsicalWrike
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux
CategoryTechnologyMarketing
Founded20172006

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 Whimsical

  • Flowcharts
  • Wireframes
  • Mind maps
  • Sticky notes
  • Docs
  • Templates
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Notion

Only in Wrike

  • Interactive Gantt charts
  • Custom workflows
  • Resource management
  • Time tracking
  • Proofing tools
  • Performance reports
  • Mobile apps
  • Salesforce

Both cover

  • Real-time collaboration
  • GitHub
  • Slack
  • Jira
  • SOC2
  • GDPR

What people use each for

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

Whimsical

  • Product planningnot Wrike
  • UI/UX designnot Wrike
  • Brainstormingnot Wrike
  • Process documentationnot Wrike
  • Project visualizationnot Wrike

Wrike

  • Marketing campaignsnot Whimsical
  • Creative projectsnot Whimsical
  • Product developmentnot Whimsical
  • Professional servicesnot Whimsical
  • Event managementnot Whimsical

Where each one falls short

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

Whimsical

  • The free plan is capped at 3 team boards, 3 teams and 10 guest seats
  • File uploads are limited to 5MB per file and 1GB in total on the free plan
  • Version history on the free plan goes back 7 days
  • Voting, the timer, private teams, the GitHub integration, password-protected files and watermark removal all need Pro at $10 per editor per month
  • SSO and SAML are Business tier only at $20 per editor per month

Wrike

  • Seats are sold in blocks rather than singly: groups of 5 up to 30 seats, groups of 10 up to 100, and groups of 25 above that, so adding one person can mean paying for five
  • The Team plan is limited to 2 to 15 users and Business to 5 to 200
  • Business and above are annual subscriptions only
  • Pinnacle and Apex pricing is not published
  • AI actions are rationed by tier rather than unlimited

Pricing, plan by plan

Whimsical

Free
  • StarterFree
    • Up to 4 boards
    • Unlimited viewers
    • 7-day version history
  • Pro$10/month
    • Unlimited boards
    • Unlimited version history
    • Advanced permissions
  • Org$20/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • SSO
    • User management

Wrike

Free
  • FreeFree
  • Team$10/month
    • Per user
    • Gantt charts
    • AI included
  • Business$25/month
    • Per user
  • Pinnacle$undefined/month

Which should you pick?

Choose Whimsical if

  • You need flowcharts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want wireframes.
Whimsical review

Choose Wrike if

  • You need interactive gantt charts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want custom workflows.
Wrike review

Questions people ask

Is Whimsical or Wrike better?
Neither clearly leads. Whimsical starts at Free and Wrike at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Whimsical or Wrike?
Whimsical starts at Free and Wrike at Free.
Does Whimsical or Wrike run on more platforms?
Whimsical runs on Web. Wrike runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux.
Can I use Whimsical for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Whimsical best used for?
Whimsical is most often used for product planning, ui/ux design, brainstorming, process documentation. Of those, product planning and ui/ux design are not what Wrike is typically brought in for.
What can Whimsical do that Wrike cannot?
Whimsical covers Flowcharts, Wireframes, Mind maps, Sticky notes. Wrike covers Interactive Gantt charts, Custom workflows, Resource management, Time tracking. Both handle Real-time collaboration, GitHub, Slack, Jira.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Whimsical: What are Whimsical's pricing tiers?

Whimsical offers three plans: Free at 0 dollars per month per editor, Pro at 10 dollars per month per editor, and Business at 20 dollars per month per editor.

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Wrike: Are Gantt charts included in all plans?

Gantt charts are available in the Team plan ($10/user/month) and higher. The free plan has limited project visualization.

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Whimsical: What is included in the Free plan?

The Free plan allows creation of up to 50 board objects and 50 doc blocks per month, includes watermarked exports, and provides 7-day version history. Storage is limited to 1GB.

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Wrike: Is AI included in the pricing?

Yes. As of January 2026, Wrike includes AI Agents and AI Priority Inbox in all plans at no extra cost, a major differentiator from competitors charging $20-40/user/month for AI.

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Whimsical: What features unlock in the Pro plan?

The Pro plan removes the object creation limits, provides unlimited board objects and doc blocks, removes watermarks from exports, extends version history to 90 days, and offers 100GB of storage.

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Whimsical: What security and team features come with Business?

The Business plan adds private teams, SAML single sign-on, SCIM and advanced security controls, unlimited version history, priority support, and a dedicated success manager. Storage starts at 2TB.

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Whimsical: Do discounts apply for annual billing?

Yes, annual billing offers a 17 percent discount compared to monthly rates. Additionally, nonprofits receive a 20 percent discount and students and teachers get full access.

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