Pros and cons
What FigJam does especially well — and the limits to anticipate.
Pros
- Included at no extra cost with Figma.
- Seamless integration with Figma designs and tools (Asana, Jira).
- Rich templates and AI to auto-generate diagrams.
- Native audio collaboration and expressive reactions.
Cons
- Requires a Figma account for full access.
- Less freedom in drawing style than Excalidraw.
- Costs through Figma Pro or Org subscription.
FigJam: when it makes sense.
FigJam dominates if you're on Figma already. Otherwise, free Excalidraw may suffice.
Keep if
You're already using Figma as a team.. You want a whiteboard with rich templates and AI features.
- You use it at least once a week
- The monthly cost (€5) is small next to the time it saves you
Challenge if
You're looking for a standalone free whiteboard (use Excalidraw).. You don't need Figma/Asana/Jira integration.
- You use it less than once a month
- A simple free version or a tool already in your stack would do
