# FigJam vs Microsoft Whiteboard Comparison

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the difference between Microsoft Whiteboard vs FigJam?

FigJam stands out from Microsoft Whiteboard with higher reviewer ratings, stronger support, and a larger review base, especially among small businesses.

| [Microsoft Whiteboard](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-whiteboard/reviews) | [FigJam](https://www.g2.com/products/fig-jam/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.0/5 (52 reviews) | 4.5/5 (465 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Small-Business |
| 9.0 | 9.3 |
| 7.4 | 8.7 |
| Integrations | Ease of Use |



### How do the pricing models of Microsoft Whiteboard and FigJam compare?

FigJam is rated as the stronger value on price and cost satisfaction, with a higher reviewer score than Microsoft Whiteboard.

- **Microsoft Whiteboard:** Reviewers appreciate that it is included with Microsoft 365 subscriptions, making it a cost-effective option for organizations already using Microsoft products.
- **FigJam:** Reviewers note that FigJam offers a free plan and is considered lightweight and intuitive, but some mention the free plan is limited and pricing for guests can be a drawback.



### What are the best alternatives to Microsoft Whiteboard and FigJam?

The top three alternatives to Microsoft Whiteboard and FigJam are Miro, Mural, and Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Microsoft Whiteboard](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-whiteboard/reviews) | 4.0/5 (52 reviews) | Mid-Market | Included with Microsoft 365 subscription | Integrations |
| [FigJam](https://www.g2.com/products/fig-jam/reviews) | 4.5/5 (465 reviews) | Small-Business | Free plan available, but limited | Ease of Use |
| [Miro](https://www.g2.com/products/miro/reviews) | 4.6/5 (13,510 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Extensive template library and advanced features |
| [Mural](https://www.g2.com/products/mural/reviews) | 4.6/5 (1,473 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Collaboration features for large teams |
| [Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/lucid-software-inc-lucid-visual-collaboration-suite/reviews) | 4.5/5 (8,829 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Visual collaboration and diagramming capabilities |



### Which Collaborative Whiteboard features should I prioritize when comparing Microsoft Whiteboard and FigJam?

Buyers should prioritize Ease of Use, Integrations, Templates, Real-Time Collaboration, and Diagramming when comparing Microsoft Whiteboard and FigJam.

- **Ease of Use:** Microsoft Whiteboard 8.8, FigJam 9.0; FigJam has 10 all-time mentions for ease of use, Microsoft Whiteboard has 1.
- **Integrations:** Microsoft Whiteboard has 2 all-time mentions, FigJam has 5 all-time mentions, with 170 all-time mentions for Figma integration.
- **Templates:** Microsoft Whiteboard has 1 all-time mention, FigJam has 7 all-time mentions for features including templates.
- **Real-Time Collaboration:** FigJam has 5 all-time mentions, Microsoft Whiteboard has 1 all-time mention for team collaboration.
- **Diagramming:** FigJam has 3 all-time mentions, Microsoft Whiteboard has 1 all-time mention for diagramming issues.



### What are the pros and cons of Microsoft Whiteboard vs FigJam?

FigJam's headline strength is ease of use, while Microsoft Whiteboard is most noted for its integrations.

- **Microsoft Whiteboard strengths:** Integrations (2 all-time mentions), flexibility, sharing, team collaboration, templates, versatility.
- **Microsoft Whiteboard trade-offs:** Limited features (2 all-time mentions), diagramming issues, integration issues, limited customization, not intuitive.
- **FigJam strengths:** Ease of use (10 all-time mentions), features (7), simple (7), team collaboration (6), brainstorming (5), integrations (5), real-time collaboration (5), easy integrations (4), intuitive (4), diagramming (3), ease of learning (3), easy creation (3), easy setup (3), efficiency (3).
- **FigJam trade-offs:** Limited features (5 all-time mentions), missing features (4), performance issues (4), slow performance (4), lagging performance (3), limited customization (3).



### Is Microsoft Whiteboard or FigJam better for small businesses?

FigJam is the better fit for small businesses, with the largest reviewer segment and stronger small-business sentiment.

- **Microsoft Whiteboard:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note its value for organizations already using Microsoft 365, but small-business sentiment is less prominent.
- **FigJam:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently highlight ease of use, quick setup, and suitability for small teams and cross-functional collaboration.



### Which Collaborative Whiteboard platform has better integrations?

FigJam is favored by reviewers for integrations, especially with Figma, while Microsoft Whiteboard has fewer integration mentions.

- **Microsoft Whiteboard:** Integrations mentioned in recent reviews, but with only 2 all-time mentions and no specific third-party tools highlighted.
- **FigJam:** Figma integration is cited in 170 all-time reviews, with additional mentions for integrations in 5 all-time reviews.



### How do Microsoft Whiteboard and FigJam compare on customer support?

FigJam outperforms Microsoft Whiteboard on Quality of Support by a material margin, with scores of 8.7 versus 7.4.

- **Microsoft Whiteboard:** Reviewers describe support as adequate but sometimes difficult to access or slow to resolve issues.
- **FigJam:** Reviewers consistently report positive support experiences, noting helpful documentation, responsive assistance, and a strong community presence.



### Which is easier to implement, Microsoft Whiteboard or FigJam?

FigJam and Microsoft Whiteboard are rated at parity on Ease of Setup, with scores of 9.3 and 9.0 respectively, both described as easy to implement.

- **Microsoft Whiteboard:** Reviewers highlight quick setup, especially for organizations already using Microsoft 365, and minimal onboarding required.
- **FigJam:** Reviewers consistently mention instant implementation, browser-based access, and a minimal learning curve, especially for Figma users.



### Which product has better Templates?

FigJam is favored for Templates, with more reviewer mentions and higher feature sentiment than Microsoft Whiteboard.

- **Microsoft Whiteboard:** Templates mentioned in 1 all-time review; reviewers note limited template selection and basic options.
- **FigJam:** Templates and related features cited in 7 all-time reviews; reviewers highlight a variety of templates, community contributions, and ease of starting new projects with pre-built options.



| | FigJam | Microsoft Whiteboard | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 464 | 51 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (48.9% of reviews) | Mid-Market (38.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $0.00 1 Editor | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### FigJam

Pros:
- Ease of Use (10 reviews)
- Features (7 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (5 reviews)
- Missing Features (4 reviews)

### Microsoft Whiteboard

Pros:
- Integrations (2 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (2 reviews)
- Diagramming Issues (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | FigJam | Microsoft Whiteboard | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (405 reviews) | 7.6 (38 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (406 reviews) | 8.8 (39 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (81 reviews) | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (262 reviews) | 7.4 (30 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.6 (403 reviews) | 7.8 (37 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### FigJam

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Starter

Price: Starting at $0.00 1 Editor

Key Features:
- 3 Figma and 3 FigJam files
- Unlimited personal files
- Unlimited collaborators

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/fig-jam/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### Microsoft Whiteboard

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Collaboration & Productivity

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FigJam** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Whiteboard** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | FigJam | Microsoft Whiteboard | 
|---|---|---|
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **To-Do List** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **@mentions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Brainstorming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Status Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real Time Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Chat/Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assignment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discussions/Forums** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting/Notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contact Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Diagramming

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FigJam** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Whiteboard** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | FigJam | Microsoft Whiteboard | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Chat/Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting/Notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mind Maps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Diagram** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Graphical Workflow Editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SSL Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Design Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Organizational Charting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Flowchart** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Auto Update** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Image Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Embedding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Freehand Sketch** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Brainstorming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Wiki** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Graphical Data Presentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Strategic Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Whiteboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Gantt/Timeline View** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bottleneck Identification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Process Builder** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Team Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Process Modeling & Designing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Status Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Design Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Diagramming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visual Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Team Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FigJam** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Whiteboard** | N/A | N/A |

#### Communication

| Feature | FigJam | Microsoft Whiteboard | 
|---|---|---|
| **Status Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Instant Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Feed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Comments and Voting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discussions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Directory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Online Status of Coworkers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content Management

| Feature | FigJam | Microsoft Whiteboard | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Knowledge Base** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Productivity Tools

| Feature | FigJam | Microsoft Whiteboard | 
|---|---|---|
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contact Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | FigJam | Microsoft Whiteboard | 
|---|---|---|
| **Moderation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | FigJam | Microsoft Whiteboard | 
|---|---|---|
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **@mentions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting/Notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Surveys & Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discussions/Forums** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audio Calls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar Sync** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Collaborative Whiteboard

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FigJam** | 8.1/10 | 285 |
| **Microsoft Whiteboard** | 8.0/10 | 34 |

#### Design Tools

| Feature | FigJam | Microsoft Whiteboard | 
|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 8.3 (241 reviews) | 9.0 (31 reviews) | 
| **Marker Colors** | 8.6 (255 reviews) | 8.4 (28 reviews) | 
| **Mind Mapping** | 9.0 (246 reviews) | 8.5 (27 reviews) | 
| **Templates** | 8.6 (251 reviews) | 7.5 (26 reviews) | 
| **Drag-and-Drop** | 9.3 (264 reviews) | 8.9 (25 reviews) | 
| **Project Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Communication Tools

| Feature | FigJam | Microsoft Whiteboard | 
|---|---|---|
| **Voting** | 8.8 (219 reviews) | 6.9 (18 reviews) | 
| **Commenting** | 9.1 (262 reviews) | 7.8 (22 reviews) | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | FigJam | Microsoft Whiteboard | 
|---|---|---|
| **CMS Integrations** | 7.5 (103 reviews) | 7.4 (12 reviews) | 
| **Sharing** | 9.0 (256 reviews) | 8.0 (23 reviews) | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Software Offering

| Feature | FigJam | Microsoft Whiteboard | 
|---|---|---|
| **In-Browser** | 9.2 (242 reviews) | 7.3 (20 reviews) | 
| **Desktop App** | 9.2 (208 reviews) | 8.7 (26 reviews) | 
| **Mobile App** | 7.0 (134 reviews) | 8.2 (24 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Collaborative Whiteboard

| Feature | FigJam | Microsoft Whiteboard | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 6.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 6.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 6.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | FigJam | Microsoft Whiteboard | 
|---|---|---|
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visual Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Idea Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Chat/Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Template Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Whiteboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Categorization/Grouping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Projections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mind Maps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Diagramming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sketching and Annotation Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Brainstorming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Screen Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ideation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Canvas** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting/Notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Planning Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Department/Project** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Presentation Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Presentation Streaming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Image Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Mind Mapping

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FigJam** | 8.8/10 | 169 |
| **Microsoft Whiteboard** | N/A | N/A |

#### Collaboration Tools

| Feature | FigJam | Microsoft Whiteboard | 
|---|---|---|
| **Collaborative Editing** | 9.5 (160 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | 8.7 (104 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Notes and Comments** | 9.2 (160 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Whiteboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Storage Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Action Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assignment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deadline Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Visual Tools

| Feature | FigJam | Microsoft Whiteboard | 
|---|---|---|
| **Styles and Themes** | 8.9 (149 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Image Import** | 8.9 (152 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Icons** | 8.6 (124 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Mind Map Availability 

| Feature | FigJam | Microsoft Whiteboard | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Formats** | 8.5 (126 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Storage Integration** | 8.8 (92 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Application** | 6.9 (81 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Desktop Availability** | 9.5 (140 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Mind Mapping

| Feature | FigJam | Microsoft Whiteboard | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | FigJam | Microsoft Whiteboard | 
|---|---|---|
| **Diagramming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Projects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Strategic Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Flowchart** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Planning Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Presentation Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Graphical Data Presentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ideation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mind Maps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Crowdsourcing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Idea Ranking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Brainstorming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Org Chart Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Organizational Charting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Chat/Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Visual Collaboration Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FigJam** | 8.7/10 | 196 |
| **Microsoft Whiteboard** | N/A | N/A |

#### Collaboration

| Feature | FigJam | Microsoft Whiteboard | 
|---|---|---|
| **Integrated Communications** | 8.5 (117 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Native Communications** | 8.4 (118 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Board Overview** | 8.9 (138 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Screen Sharing** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Hardware

| Feature | FigJam | Microsoft Whiteboard | 
|---|---|---|
| **Required Hardware** | 8.6 (119 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Bring Your Own Device** | 9.0 (102 reviews) | Not enough data | 

####  Security

| Feature | FigJam | Microsoft Whiteboard | 
|---|---|---|
| **Permissions** | 8.5 (144 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign-On (SSO)** | 9.2 (141 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Visual Collaboration Platforms

| Feature | FigJam | Microsoft Whiteboard | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | FigJam | Microsoft Whiteboard | 
|---|---|---|
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **@mentions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting/Notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Surveys & Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discussions/Forums** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audio Calls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar Sync** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Collaborative Whiteboard Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/collaborative-whiteboard)

**Unique to FigJam (3):** [Diagramming Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/diagramming), [Mind Mapping Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mind-mapping-software), [Visual Collaboration Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/visual-collaboration-platforms)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | FigJam | Microsoft Whiteboard | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 48.9% | 32.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 34.7% | 38.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 16.4% | 28.6% | 

### By Industry

#### FigJam

- **Computer Software:** 18.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.6%
- **Design:** 13.0%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.4%
- **Financial Services:** 5.5%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.4%
- **Graphic Design:** 2.4%
- **Education Management:** 2.2%
- **Internet:** 2.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 1.5%
- **Other:** 30.3%

#### Microsoft Whiteboard

- **Information Technology and Services:** 18.4%
- **Education Management:** 8.2%
- **Real Estate:** 6.1%
- **Oil & Energy:** 6.1%
- **Computer Software:** 6.1%
- **Retail:** 4.1%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 4.1%
- **Food & Beverages:** 4.1%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.1%
- **Higher Education:** 4.1%
- **Other:** 34.7%

---
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## Top Discussions

### FigJam

No discussions available for this product.

### Microsoft Whiteboard

- Title: [help](https://www.g2.com/discussions/27602-help) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "how can i help you ?"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/fig-jam-vs-microsoft-whiteboard)