Eraser
FigJam
| Feature | Eraser | FigJam |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $10/mo | Free / from $5/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | engineering-teams, solution-architects, technical-documentation, system-design | design-teams, product-teams, workshop-facilitators, remote-teams |
| Founded | 2022 | 2021 |
| Diagrams As Code | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Diagrams | ✓ | ✗ |
| Whiteboarding | ✓ | ✗ |
| Documentation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Version History | ✓ | ✗ |
| Templates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Collaboration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sticky Notes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Drawing Tools | ✗ | ✓ |
| Stamps Reactions | ✗ | ✓ |
| Figma Integration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Features | ✗ | ✓ |
| Voting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Timers | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Eraser Pros
- AI-generated diagrams from text descriptions
- Code-first diagrams with version control
- Combines docs and diagrams in one canvas
- Purpose-built for technical architecture docs
✗ Eraser Cons
- Limited general-purpose whiteboarding features
- Smaller template library than Miro/Lucidchart
- Not suited for non-technical teams
✓ FigJam Pros
- Seamless integration with Figma design files
- Generous free tier with unlimited files
- Fun and engaging collaboration features (stamps, emotes)
- AI-powered features for summarizing and organizing
- Templates for common workshop activities
✗ FigJam Cons
- Less powerful than dedicated diagramming tools
- Requires Figma account to use
- Limited offline functionality
The Verdict
Eraser is built for engineering teams and solution architects, with a focus on diagrams-as-code and ai-diagrams. FigJam targets design teams and product teams and leads with sticky-notes and drawing-tools.
On pricing, FigJam is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $5/mo compared to $10/mo for Eraser. That $5/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Feature-wise, FigJam offers broader built-in capabilities (8 features vs 7), while Eraser takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.
