Excalidraw
7.6#20 in online whiteboardsFrom $36 a yearFree planWeb
VisitExcalidraw vs FigJam
What both publish
| Fact | Excalidraw | FigJam |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration | Users can collaborate in real time by sharing a link, and Excalidraw+ adds voice hangouts and screensharing. | FigJam supports audio conversations, live chat, comments, stamps, emotes, and Spotlight mode. |
| Integrations | The pricing page lists Notion, Obsidian, and other integrations for Free users. | The official product page names Asana, Jira and GitHub integrations, while the integrations catalog also lists Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom and Microsoft Teams. |
| Security | Excalidraw+ customer data is encrypted with AES-256 at rest and TLS in transit; the company states it is SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2 compliant. | Figma says it has a SOC 2 Type 2 report and certifications including ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27018:2019. |
Excalidraw plans
- FreeFree
- Education$4 a month
- Plus$6 a month
- Education$36 a year
FigJam plans
- StarterFree
- Professional — Collab seat$3 a month
- Professional Collab seat$3 a month
- Enterprise — Collab seat$5 a month
- Organization Collab seat$5 a month
- Enterprise Collab seat$5 a month
Pick Excalidraw if…
Excalidraw suits people who want a web-based diagramming canvas with a hand-drawn look and link-based collaboration. Those needing cloud storage, presentations, or PDF and PPTX exports can consider Excalidraw+.
Pick FigJam if…
FigJam suits teams that need a shared space for workshops, planning, and decision-making, including people without prior design-tool experience. It also accommodates short-term contributors from other teams or companies through open sessions.