What is FigJam?
FigJam is a versatile digital whiteboard platform that facilitates collaboration for teams working visually. As a cross between whiteboard software like Miro and design tools like Figma, FigJam allows for both freeform visual brainstorming via virtual sticky notes, sketches, diagrams and framing, as well as structured UI and UX prototyping and wireframing.
Key features of FigJam include:
- Flexible canvases for open-ended ideation and structured templates for deliverables like user flows
- Real-time co-editing so multiple people can contribute simultaneously
- Comments, @ mentions for easy asynchronous collaboration as well
- Import from Figma to leverage existing design system elements
- Integrates with other Workspace apps like Google Drive for centralized access
- Feature-rich mobile apps in addition to web access
- Single sign-on with Google login and affordable licensing options
As a web-based platform with desktop and mobile apps, FigJam facilitates remote team collaboration, brainstorming sessions, design sprints and workshops. The ability to quickly sketch and diagram ideas using virtual sticky notes, shapes, connectors makes it fast and intuitive for teams to ideate visually together. FigJam strikes a balance between the flexibility of an infinite canvas and structured templates to organize content.
draw.io, Lucidchart, Microsoft Whiteboard, Miro, tldraw, Milanote, Mural, MindMeister, Jamboard, Notezilla, Xmind AI, AFFiNE, Whimsical, Edme are some alternatives to FigJam.