FigJam
9.0#3 in online whiteboardsFrom $3 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitFigJam vs Whiteboard.chat
Whiteboard.chat
7.0#33 in online whiteboardsFree planFree planWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | FigJam | Whiteboard.chat |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration | FigJam supports audio conversations, live chat, comments, stamps, emotes, and Spotlight mode. | Teachers can join a student’s board to give personalized feedback and use individual or group boards for collaborative activities. |
| Founded | 2012 | 2020 |
| Integrations | The official product page names Asana, Jira and GitHub integrations, while the integrations catalog also lists Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom and Microsoft Teams. | The maker lists Microsoft Teams and Google Classroom among the learning platforms that work with Whiteboard.chat. |
| Purpose | FigJam is an online collaborative whiteboard for teams to define ideas, align on decisions, and move work forward. | Whiteboard.chat is an interactive online whiteboard designed for teaching and team collaboration. |
| Security | Figma says it has a SOC 2 Type 2 report and certifications including ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27018:2019. | The privacy policy says student login records are stored in a secure cloud database with encryption at rest and in transit, with access limited to employees who need it to operate the service. |
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
Whiteboard.chat plans
- Educator (Free)Free
- Basic—
- Gold—
- Schools/DistrictsPriced on request
- Starter—
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.
Pick Whiteboard.chat if…
Whiteboard.chat suits teachers who need browser-based lessons, individual student workspaces, and live feedback. It also supports collaborative classroom activities and learning-platform integrations.