FigJam
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What is FigJam
FigJam is an online collaborative whiteboard used for real-time ideation, workshops, and lightweight diagramming. It targets product, design, and cross-functional teams that need to brainstorm, map flows, and run structured activities such as retrospectives. FigJam is closely integrated with Figma’s design platform, enabling teams to move between whiteboarding and design work within the same ecosystem. It supports multiplayer editing, templates, and facilitation features such as timers and voting.
Tight integration with Figma
FigJam connects directly to Figma design files and workflows, which reduces friction for teams that already use Figma for UI/UX work. Users can reference or bring design artifacts into whiteboarding sessions without switching vendors or tools. This integration supports a common pattern of moving from discovery and ideation into design execution. It is particularly practical for design-led product teams.
Strong real-time collaboration
FigJam supports simultaneous editing with presence indicators and live cursors for multi-user sessions. Built-in facilitation tools (for example, timers and voting) help teams run workshops with consistent structure. Commenting and reactions support quick feedback during synchronous sessions. These capabilities align with common requirements for distributed team collaboration.
Templates and workshop tooling
FigJam provides templates for common activities such as brainstorming, retrospectives, and journey mapping. Sticky notes, shapes, connectors, and sections support quick organization of ideas and simple diagrams. The template-driven approach helps non-designers start faster and follow repeatable meeting formats. This is useful for teams that run recurring collaboration rituals.
Not a full diagramming suite
FigJam supports basic flowcharts and lightweight diagrams, but it is not designed as a comprehensive diagramming platform. Advanced diagram features (for example, deep shape libraries, strict notation support, or complex diagram governance) may be limited compared with specialized diagram tools. Teams with heavy technical diagramming needs may require an additional product. This can introduce tool sprawl for some organizations.
Best fit for Figma users
Organizations that do not use Figma may find less value in FigJam’s ecosystem advantages. While it can function as a standalone whiteboard, some workflows are optimized around Figma files and Figma-centric collaboration. This can affect adoption in teams standardized on other productivity or design stacks. Procurement may also prefer a more stack-agnostic platform.
Governance varies by plan
Administrative controls, security features, and organization-wide governance typically depend on the subscription tier. Some companies may need enterprise-grade controls for access management, compliance, and content lifecycle management. If those requirements exceed what is available in a given plan, teams may face constraints or need an upgrade. This can impact total cost and rollout planning.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan / Seat type | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter (Free) | Free | Access to FigJam (limited): unlimited personal whiteboards, up to 3 shared FigJam files per team; includes basic design & brainstorming tools; free for students & educators. |
| Professional — Collab seat | $3 per editor/month | Gives access to FigJam (collaboration-focused seat). (Price shown on Figma pricing page.) |
| Professional — Dev seat | $12 per editor/month | Dev-focused seat (includes FigJam access plus Dev Mode features). |
| Professional — Full seat | $16 per editor/month | Full seat (access to FigJam + Figma Design and other products). |
| Organization — Collab seat | $5 per editor/month (billed annually) | Organization-tier features; includes FigJam access and centralized admin tools. |
| Organization — Dev seat | $25 per editor/month (billed annually) | Organization-tier Dev seat (includes FigJam access). |
| Organization — Full seat | $55 per editor/month (billed annually) | Organization-tier Full seat (includes FigJam + expanded org features). |
| Enterprise — Collab seat | $5 per editor/month (billed annually) | Enterprise-tier Collab seat; includes FigJam access with enterprise security controls. |
| Enterprise — Dev seat | $35 per editor/month (billed annually) | Enterprise Dev seat (includes FigJam + enterprise Dev Mode features). |
| Enterprise — Full seat | $90 per editor/month (billed annually) | Enterprise Full seat (includes FigJam + enterprise admin, SCIM, APIs). |
Seller details
Figma, Inc.
San Francisco, CA, USA
2012
Private
https://www.figma.com/figjam/
https://x.com/figma
https://www.linkedin.com/company/figma/
