FigJam vs Excalidraw

Which one should you choose? Here's how they compare.

Feature	FigJam	Excalidraw
Rating	★ 4.3	★ 4.2
Pricing	$5/mo	Free
Type	freemium	free
Company	Figma	Open Source
Founded	2022	2020

FigJam Features

•AI summarization
•Sticky notes
•Voting
•Templates

Excalidraw Features

•Hand-drawn style
•Collaborative
•End-to-end encryption
•Open source

FigJam Pros

✓Seamless Figma integration
✓Great for workshops
✓Affordable

FigJam Cons

✗Basic compared to Miro
✗Limited standalone features
✗Figma ecosystem only

Excalidraw Pros

✓Unique hand-drawn look
✓Free
✓Great collaboration

Excalidraw Cons

✗Limited design tools
✗No AI features
✗Basic functionality

The Verdict

FigJam (by Figma, founded 2022) and Excalidraw (by Open Source, founded 2020) both compete in the design space, but they serve slightly different needs. Both tools offer 4 core features, but their strengths differ. FigJam excels at ai summarization, whereas Excalidraw puts more emphasis on collaborative. However, FigJam has a distinct advantage for Brainstorming and Workshops. On the other hand, Excalidraw is better suited for Sketching and Prototyping. FigJam is particularly popular among Design teams and Product teams, while Excalidraw tends to attract Developers and Designers. Excalidraw offers a free tier, making it the more accessible option for individuals or small teams. FigJam's freemium model starts at $5/mo. No tool is perfect. FigJam's main limitation is basic compared to miro, which might be a dealbreaker for some workflows. Meanwhile, Excalidraw's biggest drawback is limited design tools. We recommend FigJam as the stronger overall choice (4.3 vs 4.2). It pulls ahead with stronger ai summarization capabilities. However, if your workflow centers on hand-drawn style, Excalidraw remains a highly capable alternative.

Choose FigJam if:

• You prioritize ai summarization
• You prioritize sticky notes

Choose Excalidraw if:

• You prioritize hand-drawn style
• You prioritize collaborative