# Balsamiq vs Whimsical Comparison | | Balsamiq | Whimsical | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 500 | 189 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (48.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (59.3% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $0.00 1 Editor Per Month | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Balsamiq Pros: - Ease of Use (9 reviews) - Drag (5 reviews) Cons: - Limited Capabilities (3 reviews) - Learning Curve (2 reviews) ### Whimsical Pros: - Ease of Use (29 reviews) - Features (15 reviews) Cons: - Limited Customization (5 reviews) - Access Limitations (4 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Balsamiq | Whimsical | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (449 reviews) | 9.1 (128 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (448 reviews) | 9.3 (130 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (103 reviews) | 9.5 (30 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (90 reviews) | 9.1 (26 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.1 (250 reviews) | 8.7 (90 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (77 reviews) | 9.7 (24 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.6 (441 reviews) | 9.3 (124 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Balsamiq #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### Whimsical #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Free Price: $0.00 1 Editor Per Month Description: For personal projects and flexible collaboration. Key Features: - Unlimited workspace members - All Whimsical file types - 3 team boards [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/whimsical/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Project Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Balsamiq** | N/A | N/A | | **Whimsical** | N/A | N/A | #### Tasks | Feature | Balsamiq | Whimsical | |---|---|---| | **Creation & Assignment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Due Dates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Task Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **To-Do Lists** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dependencies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mass Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Recurring Tasks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Projects | Feature | Balsamiq | Whimsical | |---|---|---| | **Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Project Map** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **GANTT** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Calendar View** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Project Budgeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Issue Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Critical Path** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Time & Expense** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Methodologies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Resource Management | Feature | Balsamiq | Whimsical | |---|---|---| | **Resource Definiton** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Capacity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Project Monitoring | Feature | Balsamiq | Whimsical | |---|---|---| | **Baselining / KPIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Balsamiq | Whimsical | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Project Management | Feature | Balsamiq | Whimsical | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Mind Mapping | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Balsamiq** | N/A | N/A | | **Whimsical** | 8.2/10 | 87 | #### Collaboration Tools | Feature | Balsamiq | Whimsical | |---|---|---| | **Collaborative Editing** | Not enough data | 9.1 (76 reviews) | | **Task Management** | Not enough data | 8.0 (63 reviews) | | **Notes and Comments** | Not enough data | 8.6 (78 reviews) | #### Visual Tools | Feature | Balsamiq | Whimsical | |---|---|---| | **Styles and Themes** | Not enough data | 8.3 (71 reviews) | | **Image Import** | Not enough data | 8.6 (70 reviews) | | **Custom Icons** | Not enough data | 8.1 (62 reviews) | #### Mind Map Availability | Feature | Balsamiq | Whimsical | |---|---|---| | **File Formats** | Not enough data | 8.3 (62 reviews) | | **Cloud Storage Integration** | Not enough data | 7.9 (44 reviews) | | **Mobile Application** | Not enough data | 6.4 (35 reviews) | | **Desktop Availability** | Not enough data | 8.9 (65 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Mind Mapping | Feature | Balsamiq | Whimsical | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Prototyping | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Balsamiq** | N/A | N/A | | **Whimsical** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform Basics | Feature | Balsamiq | Whimsical | |---|---|---| | **Modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Feedback and Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Framework Libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform Additional Functionality | Feature | Balsamiq | Whimsical | |---|---|---| | **Sharing Components** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Error Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User Interface Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Presentation Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Prototyping | Feature | Balsamiq | Whimsical | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Wireframing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Balsamiq** | 8.4/10 | 10 | | **Whimsical** | 8.8/10 | 40 | #### Platform Basics | Feature | Balsamiq | Whimsical | |---|---|---| | **Importing Abilities** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 8.5 (22 reviews) | | **Content Design Tools** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 9.0 (28 reviews) | | **Framework Libraries** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 8.7 (22 reviews) | | **Outlining Tools** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (28 reviews) | | **Mockup Creations** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (30 reviews) | #### Platform Additional Functionality | Feature | Balsamiq | Whimsical | |---|---|---| | **Collaboration Software Integration** | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 9.1 (15 reviews) | | **Feedback Communication** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 8.9 (25 reviews) | | **Exporting Capabilities** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 8.6 (28 reviews) | ### Software Design Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Balsamiq** | N/A | N/A | | **Whimsical** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform Basics | Feature | Balsamiq | Whimsical | |---|---|---| | **Mockup Creations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Outlining Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Import Graphic Design Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Feedback Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Content Libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Export Wireframes and Prototypes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform Basics - Software Design Platforms | Feature | Balsamiq | Whimsical | |---|---|---| | **User Interface Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Presentation Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Error Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sharing Components** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform Additional Functionality | Feature | Balsamiq | Whimsical | |---|---|---| | **Design and Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Collaboration Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Diagramming and Collaborative Whiteboard Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Documenting Trial Errors** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform Additional Functionality - Software Design Platforms | Feature | Balsamiq | Whimsical | |---|---|---| | **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Framework Libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Feedback and Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Wireframing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/wireframing) **Unique to Balsamiq (2):** [Prototyping Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/prototyping), [Software Design Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-design-platforms) **Unique to Whimsical (3):** [Mind Mapping Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mind-mapping-software), [Diagramming Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/diagramming), [Project Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-management) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Balsamiq | Whimsical | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 48.1% | 59.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 32.8% | 31.6% | | **Enterprise** | 19.1% | 9.0% | ### By Industry #### Balsamiq - **Computer Software:** 19.7% - **Information Technology and Services:** 18.1% - **Design:** 9.7% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.3% - **Internet:** 6.3% - **Financial Services:** 3.4% - **Education Management:** 3.2% - **Higher Education:** 3.0% - **E-Learning:** 1.6% - **Retail:** 1.2% - **Other:** 26.4% #### Whimsical - **Computer Software:** 15.8% - **Information Technology and Services:** 14.7% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 10.2% - **Financial Services:** 8.5% - **Design:** 7.3% - **Education Management:** 4.5% - **Internet:** 4.0% - **Retail:** 2.3% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.3% - **Human Resources:** 1.7% - **Other:** 28.8% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Balsamiq - [Figma](https://www.g2.com/products/figma/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1543 reviews) - [Sketch](https://www.g2.com/products/sketch/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1226 reviews) - [InVision](https://www.g2.com/products/invision/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (683 reviews) - [Moqups](https://www.g2.com/products/moqups/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (91 reviews) - [Miro](https://www.g2.com/products/miro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13079 reviews) - [Marvel](https://www.g2.com/products/marvel/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (227 reviews) - [Justinmind](https://www.g2.com/products/justinmind/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (55 reviews) - [Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/lucid-software-inc-lucid-visual-collaboration-suite/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (8642 reviews) - [Adobe XD](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-xd/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (511 reviews) - [Axure RP](https://www.g2.com/products/axure-rp/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (277 reviews) ### Alternatives to Whimsical - [Mural](https://www.g2.com/products/mural/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1459 reviews) - [Miro](https://www.g2.com/products/miro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13079 reviews) - [Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/lucid-software-inc-lucid-visual-collaboration-suite/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (8642 reviews) - [Visio](https://www.g2.com/products/visio/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (689 reviews) - [ClickUp](https://www.g2.com/products/clickup/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (12411 reviews) - [Figma](https://www.g2.com/products/figma/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1543 reviews) - [Draw.io](https://www.g2.com/products/draw-io/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (445 reviews) - [Xmind](https://www.g2.com/products/xmind/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (265 reviews) - [Creately](https://www.g2.com/products/creately/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1390 reviews) - [Sketch](https://www.g2.com/products/sketch/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1226 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Balsamiq - Title: [What is balsamiq software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-balsamiq-software) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Balsamiq makes software like Mockups and Wireframes. The software tools provide a way to create simple wire-frame style mockup sketches without distractions..." - Title: [Is it possible to create a prototype out of the mock-up, I mean, is it possible to a clickable version of the mock-up that allows me to go from one view to another?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/28907-is-it-possible-to-create-a-prototype-out-of-the-mock-up-i-mean-is-it-possible-to-a-clickable-version-of-the-mock-up-that-allows-me-to-go-from-one-view-to-another) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Yes, you can, when you click on a component on the right side you find something called "link", you can then link it to the page you want. The "clickable..." ### Whimsical - Title: [What is whimsical wireframe?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-whimsical-wireframe) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "To create wireframe we use the whimsical " - Title: [What is whimsical tool used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-whimsical-tool-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "For Flowcharts, Wireframes, Mind Maps" --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/balsamiq-vs-whimsical)