FigJam vs Knack: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of FigJam and Knack to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
FigJam
6.8/10
FigJam is Figma's online whiteboard for team brainstorming, diagramming, workshops and lightweight project planning, sold through Figma seats.
Knack
6.6/10
Knack is a no-code platform for building database-driven web apps, portals and project trackers, priced per plan rather than per user.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.8/10 | 6.6/10 |
| Analytics | 2/10 | 6/10 |
| Cost | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Customization | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Ease of Use | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Integration | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Scalability | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Security | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Support | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | $3/user/mo Professional (Collab seat) | $59/mo Starter |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Free Starter | $59/mo Starter |
| Features | ||
| Client collaboration | ||
| App integrations | ||
| Timeline view | ||
| Workflow automation | ||
| Collaboration tools | Not listed | |
| Whiteboards | Not listed | |
| Scheduling | Not listed | |
| Databases | Not listed | |
| Spreadsheet interface | Not listed | |
| File sharing | Not listed | |
| Dashboards | Not listed | |
| Kanban boards | Not listed | |
| Reporting | Not listed | |
FigJam vs Knack cost by team size
FigJam costs less at every team size we checked.
| Team size | FigJam | Knack |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | FreeStarter | $59/moStarter |
| 5 users | FreeStarter | $59/moStarter |
| 10 users | FreeStarter | $59/moStarter |
| 25 users | FreeStarter | $59/moStarter |
| 50 users | FreeStarter | $59/moStarter |
The plan that fits each team size, billed monthly, before add-ons and usage charges. Each cost opens that tool's pricing calculator for the team size.
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose FigJam
- Has a free plan (Knack does not)
- Lower estimated cost for 10 users: Free vs $59/mo
- Higher Cost score (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Higher Ease of Use score (9/10 vs 7/10)
- Better fit for developers (6/10 vs 3/10)
Why choose Knack
- Higher Analytics score (6/10 vs 2/10)
- Higher Customization score (8/10 vs 7/10)
- Better fit for operations teams (7/10 vs 4/10)
- Better fit for small business (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Includes Workflow automation, which FigJam lacks
Pros & Cons
FigJam
Pros
- Most teams pick it up quickly, and reviewers on Capterra and G2 (4.6/5) praise how easy it is to learn
- More than 300 templates for retros, standups, kickoffs and Gantt-style plans cut setup time
- External guests can join free for 24 hours without logging in
- The Collab seat costs only $3 to $5 per user per month
- AI can generate diagrams and templates, cluster stickies and summarize sessions into action items
Cons
- It is not a full project management tool: it has no dashboards, reporting, time tracking or workflow automation
- Reviewers report limited export options
- Performance can slow down on large boards
- It has no offline mode
- Seats are tied to Figma licensing, so the overall pricing structure is complex
Knack
Pros
- Pricing is by plan, not per user, so apps can be shared with many users or external clients at no extra seat cost.
- Reviewers say non-coders can build relational, feature-rich apps without writing code.
- Front ends include calendars, maps, Kanban boards, charts and dashboards for tracking projects.
- Knack's site lists SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA and GDPR compliance, plus SSO.
- Client and vendor portals with role-based logins are a core use case.
Cons
- It is a general app builder, so project management features such as Gantt charts and time tracking are not ready out of the box.
- Reviewers report slower performance and limited customization on larger, complex apps.
- Users have complained that there is no change log for edits made in the builder.
- A competitor's comparison rates its workflow automation as basic and says it relies on Zapier for many integrations.
- The Starter plan is capped at 3 apps and 20,000 records, and promotional prices rise after 3 months.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
FigJam scores higher on our AI Software criteria: 6.8/10 against 6.6/10 for Knack. The largest gap is in Analytics: 2/10 for FigJam and 6/10 for Knack.
FigJam costs less for 10 users: free on its Starter plan, against about $59/mo on its Starter plan for Knack, billed monthly.
FigJam has a free plan; Knack does not list one.
FigJam is the better fit for developers: we rate it 6/10 for them, against 3/10 for Knack.
Knack has Workflow automation, which FigJam lacks.
