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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
1Miro logoMiroFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +25 of 566.5
2Mural logoMuralFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 462.6
3WhWhimsicalFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows4 of 447.8
  1. Miro logo

    1. MiroTop pick

    Best for: Teams running workshops and planning sessions that need the broadest template and integration library

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from FigJam

    More templates, integrations and structure for large workshops.

    Pros

    • Huge template library and facilitation tools
    • Integrates with most work tools
    • Apps on every desktop and mobile platform

    Cons

    • Free plan limits you to three editable boards
    • Busy interface with many features
    • Per-member pricing adds up for large teams
    Visit Miro Compare with FigJamDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 Miro a good FigJam alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    3 editable boards
    Checked Oct 25, 2026miro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starter price
    $8 per member/month, billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026miro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business price
    $20 per member/month, billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026miro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop apps
    Mac and Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026miro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile apps
    iOS and Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026miro.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Mural logo

    2. Mural

    Best for: Facilitators and organisations running structured workshops, especially on Microsoft Teams

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from FigJam

    Stronger facilitation features for formal workshops.

    Pros

    • Excellent facilitation and session tools
    • Deep Microsoft Teams and Surface Hub integration
    • Free plan allows unlimited members

    Cons

    • Only three editable murals on the free plan
    • Feels more rigid than Miro for casual use
    • SSO and guest features need Business
    Visit Mural Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Mural a good FigJam alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Unlimited members, 3 editable murals
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mural.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Team+ price
    $9.99 per member/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mural.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Business price
    $17.99 USD per member/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mural.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Apps
    Web, iOS, Windows, Android, macOS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mural.co(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Wh

    3. Whimsical

    Best for: Product and design teams sketching flows, wireframes and maps quickly

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows

    47.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from FigJam

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

    Pros

    • Very quick to draw clean-looking flowcharts
    • Wireframes, mind maps and docs in the same workspace
    • Viewers and guests are free

    Cons

    • Free plan caps objects per month and watermarks exports
    • Few specialised shapes for network, cloud or UML work
    • No data linking or diagrams as code
    Visit Whimsical Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    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 Whimsical a good FigJam alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 50 board objects per month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026whimsical.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    $10 per editor/month (annual)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026whimsical.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business price
    $20 per editor/month (annual)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026whimsical.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop app
    macOS and Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026whimsical.com(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.