Primary Focus |
Versatile online whiteboard for collaboration, brainstorming, and planning |
Visual collaboration tool focused on brainstorming and team collaboration |
Simplified visual workspace with a focus on flowcharts, wireframes, and mind maps |
Diagramming and flowchart tool designed for creating detailed technical diagrams |
Ease of Use |
User-friendly with drag-and-drop interface; suitable for all levels |
Intuitive interface, designed for quick adoption |
Simple and clean interface, easy to learn, ideal for smaller projects |
Slightly steeper learning curve, especially for complex diagrams |
Templates |
Extensive template library for various use cases like Agile, UX, and strategy |
Large collection of templates, particularly for team collaboration and workshops |
Limited but focused templates for specific tasks like wireframes and mind maps |
Wide range of templates, especially strong in technical and business diagramming |
Real-Time Collaboration |
Supports real-time collaboration with advanced features like video chat, comments, and voting |
Strong real-time collaboration with features like private mode for individual work |
Real-time collaboration but with fewer advanced features |
Real-time collaboration available, but focused more on technical diagramming |
Integrations |
Broad integrations with tools like Slack, Jira, Trello, Google Workspace, and more |
Integrates well with tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Jira |
Limited integrations, mostly with design tools like Figma |
Integrates with various tools including Google Workspace, Atlassian products, and Microsoft Office |
Customization |
Highly customizable boards with a wide range of widgets and apps |
Flexible customization options, with a focus on team-based settings |
Basic customization, more limited compared to others |
Advanced customization for diagrams, including conditional formatting and data linking |
Pricing |
Free plan with 3 editable boards; paid plans start at $8 per user/month |
Free plan with 5 editable boards; paid plans start at $12 per user/month |
Free plan with limited features; paid plans start at $10 per user/month |
Free plan with limited features; paid plans start at $7.95 per user/month |
Target Audience |
Suitable for diverse teams including remote teams, educators, designers, and project managers |
Ideal for remote teams, facilitators, and large collaborative sessions |
Best for designers, product teams, and smaller, focused projects |
Primarily used by business analysts, engineers, and teams needing detailed diagrams |
Offline Access |
Limited offline capabilities via desktop app; primarily online |
Primarily online; limited offline access via desktop app |
Online only, no offline access |
Offline editing available in the desktop app, syncs when online |
Advanced Features |
Presentation mode, voting, timers, and integrations with design and project management tools |
Private mode for individual work, facilitation superpowers, and a strong focus on workshops |
Focused on simplicity; lacks some advanced features found in other tools |
Advanced diagramming features, data linking, and conditional formatting |
Best For |
Teams needing a versatile, all-in-one collaboration tool that supports various workflows |
Teams that require a strong collaborative environment with workshop and brainstorming features |
Small teams and individuals who need a simple, clean workspace for specific tasks like wireframing and mind mapping |
Teams that need detailed, technical diagrams and flowcharts, particularly in engineering and business analysis |