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FigJam alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave FigJam: lighter facilitation tools than Miro or Mural, and no Android app. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces FigJam, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Miro currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Excalidraw logoExcalidrawOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted5 of 559.6
2Penpot logoPenpotOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted3 of 349.0
  1. Excalidraw logo

    1. ExcalidrawTop pick

    Best for: Engineers and anyone who wants fast, informal sketches and diagrams without an account

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from FigJam

    Free and open source, with no account needed for quick sketches.

    Pros

    • Start drawing instantly with no account
    • Open source and embeddable in other tools
    • Distinctive hand-drawn style for informal diagrams

    Cons

    • Few workshop features like voting or timers
    • Free version saves only one scene in the browser
    • Not suited to large, structured boards
    Visit Excalidraw Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Excalidraw a good FigJam alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    No account needed
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026plus.excalidraw.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Excalidraw+ price
    $6 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026plus.excalidraw.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days (Excalidraw+)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026plus.excalidraw.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Currency
    USD
    Checked Oct 25, 2026plus.excalidraw.com(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Penpot logo

    2. Penpot

    Best for: Teams that want a Figma-like tool without lock-in

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    49.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from FigJam

    If you are leaving Figma entirely, an open-source design tool you can self-host.

    Pros

    • Open source and self-hostable
    • Built on open web standards
    • Real-time collaboration

    Cons

    • Smaller plugin and community ecosystem
    • Fewer advanced prototyping features
    Visit Penpot Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.334
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Penpot a good FigJam alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026penpot.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free
    Checked Oct 24, 2026penpot.app(opens source in a new tab)

The best FigJam alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Miro logo

Best FigJam alternative for most people

Miro

More templates, integrations and structure for large workshops.

Excalidraw logo

Best FigJam alternative for a free option

Excalidraw

Free and open source, with no account needed for quick sketches.

Mural logo

Best FigJam alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Mural

Stronger facilitation features for formal workshops.

Penpot logo

Best FigJam alternative for open source

Penpot

If you are leaving Figma entirely, an open-source design tool you can self-host.

Excalidraw logo

Best FigJam alternative for self-hosting

Excalidraw

Free and open source, with no account needed for quick sketches.

Wh

Best FigJam alternative for Mac

Whimsical

Fast, tidy flowcharts and wireframes without design-tool overhead.

Miro logo

Best FigJam alternative for Windows

Miro

More templates, integrations and structure for large workshops.

Miro logo

Best FigJam alternative for iPhone and Android

Miro

More templates, integrations and structure for large workshops.

tldraw logo

Best FigJam alternative for working in the browser

tldraw

A free, fast canvas with a clean look and no sign-up.

FigJam alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to FigJam?

Miro ranks first right now. More templates, integrations and structure for large workshops. Mural and Excalidraw follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to FigJam?

Yes. Miro (free plan + paid), Mural (free plan + paid), Excalidraw (open source) and tldraw (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to FigJam?

Yes: Excalidraw and Penpot. Excalidraw and Penpot can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from FigJam?

The complaints we hear most: lighter facilitation tools than Miro or Mural; no Android app; best value depends on already using Figma.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces FigJam, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.