What is the difference between FigJam and Eraser?

FigJam is best for Figma users wanting collaborative brainstorming and diagramming, while Eraser is best for Engineering teams creating architecture diagrams and technical documentation. FigJam starts at Free and Eraser starts at Free.

Is FigJam or Eraser cheaper?

FigJam starts at Free with a free tier. Eraser starts at Free and is free.

Is there a free alternative to Eraser?

Both FigJam and Eraser offer free tiers.

FigJam vs Eraser

FigJam is collaborative whiteboard from Figma for brainstorming, diagramming, and workshops, while Eraser is technical diagramming tool for software architecture, system design, and engineering docs. FigJam is built for figma users wanting collaborative brainstorming and diagramming, whereas Eraser targets engineering teams creating architecture diagrams and technical documentation.

At a glance

	FigJam	Eraser
Best for	Figma users wanting collaborative brainstorming and diagramming	Engineering teams creating architecture diagrams and technical documentation
Starting price	Free	Free
Free tier	✓	✓
Open source	—	—
Free tier available	✓	✓
Open source	—	—
AI generation	—	✓
Architecture diagrams	—	✓
Diagram-as-code	—	✓
Sticky Notes	✓	—
Technical docs	—	✓
Voting	✓	—
Whiteboard	✓	—
Widgets	✓	—

FigJam

Strengths

Infinite whiteboard canvas for brainstorming and visual thinking
Sticky notes and drawing tools make remote workshops feel hands-on
Free for 3 FigJam files — generous enough for most small teams to get real work done
Includes voting alongside the core feature set — fewer separate tools needed

Weaknesses

Free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade
Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
Ecosystem of third-party integrations is smaller than the market leaders in diagramming
Relatively new (founded 2021) — the feature set and integrations are still maturing

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Eraser

Strengths

Purpose-built for technical and architecture diagrams
Diagram-as-code generates visuals from text descriptions
Combines diagrams with technical documentation
AI-powered diagram generation from natural language

Weaknesses

Narrow focus — not for general brainstorming or design
Smaller community than Excalidraw or Miro
Some features still in development
Limited template library compared to Lucidchart

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The bottom line

Pricing: Both FigJam and Eraser are free. You can try both without spending a dollar.

Feature gaps: FigJam offers Sticky Notes, Voting and Whiteboard that Eraser lacks. Eraser brings AI generation, Architecture diagrams and Diagram-as-code that FigJam does not have.

Where each tool shines: FigJam's biggest strengths are: infinite whiteboard canvas for brainstorming and visual thinking. sticky notes and drawing tools make remote workshops feel hands-on. Eraser's biggest strengths are: purpose-built for technical and architecture diagrams. diagram-as-code generates visuals from text descriptions.

Watch out for: With FigJam, users commonly note that free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade. With Eraser, the main complaint is that narrow focus — not for general brainstorming or design.

Choose FigJam if...

You need a tool built for figma users wanting collaborative brainstorming and diagramming
You specifically need Sticky Notes and Voting
You care about sticky notes and drawing tools make remote workshops feel hands-on
The free tier works for you: free for 3 figjam files

Choose Eraser if...

You need a tool built for engineering teams creating architecture diagrams and technical documentation
You specifically need AI generation and Architecture diagrams
You care about diagram-as-code generates visuals from text descriptions