2026 Best Software Awards are here!See the list
Compare Figma and Whimsical 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (59.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$0.00 1 Editor Per Month
Figma
Star Rating
(1,417)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about FigmaWhimsical
Star Rating
(188)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 1 Editor Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Figma excels in collaboration features, with users highlighting its real-time collaboration support and cloud-based functionality. This makes it easy for teams to work together and track changes effectively, a significant advantage for design projects.
- Users say that Whimsical is a versatile tool, particularly for brainstorming and organizing ideas. Reviewers appreciate its ability to create mind maps, making it a great choice for visual thinkers who want to structure their thoughts clearly.
- According to verified reviews, Figma's user interface is praised for being intuitive, with many users finding it reasonably easy to use. This ease of use is complemented by features like built-in tools and timers that enhance the design process.
- Reviewers mention that Whimsical's support team is highly responsive and goes the extra mile to assist users. This level of customer support can be a deciding factor for teams that value ongoing assistance and guidance.
- Users highlight that Figma's integration capabilities with other tools, such as Lokalise, streamline workflows and enhance productivity. This integration is particularly beneficial for teams that rely on multiple software solutions for their design and development processes.
- G2 reviewers note that while Whimsical has a strong focus on ease of setup, Figma's comprehensive features and higher overall satisfaction ratings suggest it may be a better long-term investment for teams looking for a robust design tool.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Figma
No pricing availableWhimsical
Free
$0.00
1 Editor Per Month
For personal projects and flexible collaboration.
- Unlimited workspace members
- All Whimsical file types
- 3 team boards
Free Trial
Figma
No trial information availableWhimsical
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
1,112
9.1
127
Ease of Use
9.0
1,121
9.3
129
Ease of Setup
9.2
418
9.5
29
Ease of Admin
8.5
163
9.1
25
Quality of Support
8.7
840
8.7
89
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
148
9.6
23
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
1,062
9.3
123
Features by Category
Tasks
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Projects
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Resource Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
9.1
75
Not enough data
8.0
63
Not enough data
8.6
78
Visual Tools
Not enough data
8.3
71
Not enough data
8.6
70
Not enough data
8.1
62
Mind Map Availability
Not enough data
8.3
62
Not enough data
7.9
44
Not enough data
6.4
35
Not enough data
8.9
65
Agentic AI - Mind Mapping
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.8
391
Not enough data
8.8
384
Not enough data
8.8
378
Not enough data
9.2
395
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.1
395
Not enough data
7.6
329
Not enough data
8.8
375
Not enough data
8.6
370
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Prototyping
7.5
55
Not enough data
7.6
53
Not enough data
7.8
51
Not enough data
7.5
54
Not enough data
7.4
52
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.6
377
8.5
22
9.1
395
9.0
28
8.7
372
8.7
22
8.8
368
8.9
28
9.0
388
8.9
30
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
388
9.1
15
8.8
383
8.9
25
8.9
383
8.6
28
Platform Basics
9.0
344
Not enough data
8.8
331
Not enough data
8.6
331
Not enough data
8.9
335
Not enough data
8.7
332
Not enough data
8.9
340
Not enough data
Platform Basics - Software Design Platforms
8.4
74
Not enough data
8.6
74
Not enough data
8.0
72
Not enough data
9.1
80
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.3
351
Not enough data
9.2
357
Not enough data
8.8
330
Not enough data
7.9
300
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality - Software Design Platforms
9.1
76
Not enough data
8.7
75
Not enough data
8.9
76
Not enough data
8.7
78
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Figma and Whimsical are categorized as Wireframing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Figma
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Whimsical
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
20.8%
Information Technology and Services
16.0%
Design
15.4%
Marketing and Advertising
7.1%
Financial Services
5.0%
Other
35.7%
Computer Software
15.9%
Information Technology and Services
14.8%
Marketing and Advertising
10.2%
Financial Services
8.5%
Design
7.4%
Other
43.2%
Discussions
What is Figma used for?
8 Comments
DF
UX/UI designing, prototyping, wireframing. Really easy UI and cloud-based. Read more
Is Figma a free software?
7 Comments
RS
Figma has a limited free plan. For more complex projects a premium plan would be needed though as you may need multiple pages. Figma makes it easy to share...Read more
Should I use Figma?
6 Comments
SK
Figma is a fantastic collaboration tool that will assist you in working as a team and easily identifying who is working on what. The prototyping...Read more
Whimsical has no more discussions with answers
Hunting for software insights?
With over 3 million reviews, we can provide the specific details that help you make an informed software buying decision for your business. Finding the right product is important, let us help.
