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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (59.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$0.00 1 Editor Per Month
Figma
Star Rating
(1,326)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(187)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 1 Editor Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Figma excels in collaborative editing with a score of 9.1, allowing multiple team members to work on designs simultaneously, which enhances teamwork and productivity. In contrast, Whimsical, while still strong, does not match this level of collaborative functionality.
- Reviewers mention that Whimsical shines in its ease of setup, scoring 9.5 compared to Figma's 9.1. This makes Whimsical a preferred choice for teams looking to get started quickly without a steep learning curve.
- G2 users highlight Figma's superior editing tools, scoring 9.2, which provide a more robust set of features for detailed design work. Users on G2 appreciate the extensive capabilities that allow for intricate design adjustments, whereas Whimsical's editing tools, while effective, do not offer the same depth.
- Reviewers say that Whimsical's outlining tools are particularly strong, scoring 9.0, which helps users organize their thoughts and designs effectively. Figma's outlining tools, with a score of 8.7, are functional but do not provide the same level of clarity and ease of use.
- Users report that Figma's exporting capabilities are highly rated at 8.8, allowing for seamless sharing of wireframes and prototypes. In comparison, Whimsical's exporting features, while adequate at 8.7, do not offer the same level of flexibility and options for users needing to share their work.
- Reviewers mention that Whimsical integrates well with collaboration software, scoring 9.5, making it an excellent choice for teams that rely heavily on external tools for communication and project management. Figma, while also capable, scores slightly lower at 8.9 in this area.
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
1,038
9.1
127
Ease of Use
9.0
1,045
9.3
129
Ease of Setup
9.2
344
9.5
29
Ease of Admin
8.5
147
9.1
25
Quality of Support
8.7
775
8.7
89
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
134
9.6
23
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
990
9.3
123
Features by Category
Tasks
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Resource Management
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Project Monitoring
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Generative AI
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Agentic AI - Project Management
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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
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Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.8
362
Not enough data
8.8
368
Not enough data
8.8
362
Not enough data
9.2
381
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.1
375
Not enough data
7.6
320
Not enough data
8.8
363
Not enough data
8.6
357
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Prototyping
7.2
44
Not enough data
7.5
44
Not enough data
7.7
44
Not enough data
7.4
44
Not enough data
7.3
43
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.6
360
8.5
22
9.0
371
9.0
28
8.7
351
8.7
22
8.7
348
8.9
28
8.9
360
8.9
30
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
350
9.1
15
8.8
355
8.9
25
8.8
353
8.6
28
Platform Basics
8.9
333
Not enough data
8.8
323
Not enough data
8.5
320
Not enough data
8.8
317
Not enough data
8.7
322
Not enough data
8.9
327
Not enough data
Platform Basics - Software Design Platforms
8.2
63
Not enough data
8.5
64
Not enough data
7.9
64
Not enough data
9.1
65
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.2
337
Not enough data
9.2
333
Not enough data
8.8
320
Not enough data
7.9
292
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality - Software Design Platforms
9.0
64
Not enough data
8.6
63
Not enough data
8.7
62
Not enough data
8.6
63
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
21.2%
Information Technology and Services
15.8%
Design
15.4%
Marketing and Advertising
6.6%
Financial Services
4.9%
Other
36.1%
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
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