OpenCharts vs FigJam
How OpenCharts compares to FigJam — online whiteboard from Figma.
OpenCharts is a free, AI-native alternative to FigJam that pairs an infinite whiteboard with structured AI flowcharts, rich notes, and AI-built presentations. FigJam excels at lightweight team brainstorming inside the Figma ecosystem; OpenCharts adds AI document extraction, 20+ structured flowchart node types, an MCP server for AI agents, and unlimited real-time collaborators on the free plan.
Choose OpenCharts when…
- You need both freehand whiteboarding and structured flowchart node types in one place.
- You want AI to turn a PDF or prompt into an editable flowchart automatically.
- You also need notes and AI presentations alongside whiteboard work.
- You're driving the workspace from an AI agent over MCP.
Choose FigJam when…
- Your team is deep in the Figma design ecosystem and you want a whiteboard tightly coupled to your design files.
- You don't need structured flowcharts — only freehand brainstorming and sticky notes.
- You're already paying for Figma seats and want one bundled experience.
Feature comparison
Pricing snapshot
OpenCharts is free forever; paid tiers raise AI credit limits. FigJam's free plan limits files to 3 and gates more advanced features inside paid Figma seats starting around $5/user/month for FigJam-only plans.
Migrating from FigJam
Export your FigJam board as PDF or PNG and drag it into OpenCharts — Theo extracts the structure into editable diagram elements. For sticky-note clusters, paste the text into a Notes project and ask Theo to convert it into a flowchart.
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenCharts free like FigJam's free plan?
Yes. OpenCharts has a free plan with unlimited editable projects and real-time collaborators, plus AI flowchart generation. FigJam's free plan caps you at 3 files.
Can I draw freehand like in FigJam?
Yes. The OpenCharts whiteboard supports pressure-sensitive freehand drawing, shapes, sticky notes, embedded images, and a hand-drawn aesthetic loved by developers and product teams.
Does OpenCharts integrate with Figma?
Direct two-way Figma integration is on the roadmap. Today, you can export Figma artwork as PNG or SVG and drag it into OpenCharts as a whiteboard image, or paste text content into a Notes project for AI processing.
Can OpenCharts do structured flowcharts that FigJam doesn't?
Yes. OpenCharts supports 20+ structured node types — terminal, process, decision, data, swimlane, BPMN-style, ERD entities, and more — with auto-layout, decision branching, and one-click whiteboard-to-flowchart conversion.
Are there templates?
Yes. OpenCharts ships 120+ templates across flowcharts, whiteboards, notes, presentations, code, image canvases, and automations. Every template is free and AI-customizable with a single prompt.
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No credit card required. Free real-time collaboration, AI flowchart generation, and full export on every plan.