A FigJam alternative for engineering and product planning
FigJam shines when your team already lives in Figma. Planloom is for teams whose planning needs to end up in code: diagrams, linked tasks and GitHub context on one collaborative canvas.
Planloom and FigJam, side by side
| Topic | Planloom | FigJam |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Software planning connected to GitHub and tasks | Collaborative whiteboard within the Figma ecosystem |
| Design-tool integration | Not a design tool; no Figma link yet (Figma is planned) | Native to Figma files and design workflows |
| GitHub context on the board | Repositories, pull requests and commits as live cards | Check their current integrations |
| Notes to tasks | Linked tasks and kanban built in | Check their current integrations |
| Mermaid / diagram as code | Flowchart import and export | Check their current diagram options |
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Where FigJam is the better choice
- Tight connection to Figma designs, prototypes and design systems.
- A familiar tool for design-led teams.
- Wide use among designers and stakeholders.
Why teams choose Planloom
Engineering-first workflow
Architecture diagrams, Mermaid and GitHub cards are part of the core product.
Plan to task, linked
Convert stickies to tasks that remember where they came from.
Privacy options
Personal space is end-to-end encrypted, with role-based Co-Spaces for teams.
How it works
- 1Open a canvas without an account.
- 2Try your sprint or architecture planning on it.
- 3Keep FigJam for design work if that is where your designers are.
Questions
Does Planloom connect to Figma?
Not yet; Figma is on the planned integrations list.
Can I use both?
Yes. Plenty of teams design in Figma and plan engineering work elsewhere.
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