FigJam
Stormboard
| Feature | FigJam | Stormboard |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $5/mo | Free / from $10/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | design-teams, product-teams, workshop-facilitators, remote-teams | facilitators, meeting-leaders, teams, consultants |
| Founded | 2021 | 2011 |
| Sticky Notes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Drawing Tools | ✓ | ✗ |
| Stamps Reactions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Templates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Figma Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Features | ✓ | ✗ |
| Voting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Timers | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Reports | ✗ | ✓ |
| Video Conferencing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Stormboard Pros
- Good for brainstorming
- Meeting templates
- AI report generation
- Easy to use
✗ Stormboard Cons
- Limited free tier
- Less polished than Miro
- Fewer integrations
The Verdict
FigJam is built for design teams and product teams, with a focus on sticky-notes and drawing-tools. Stormboard targets facilitators and meeting leaders and leads with sticky-notes and templates.
On pricing, FigJam is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $5/mo compared to $10/mo for Stormboard. 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.
FigJam edges out on user ratings (4.5 vs 4.1). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, FigJam offers broader built-in capabilities (8 features vs 6), while Stormboard takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: FigJam has a slight overall edge — but if good for brainstorming matters most to you, Stormboard may still be the right call.
