Dia

Dia

The Dia Developers
FigJam

FigJam

Figma
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About

Dia is an open-source diagramming application that allows users to create a wide range of structured diagrams such as flowcharts, network layouts, and UML designs. Compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X, Dia offers downloadable shape libraries and scripting options. It is licensed under GPLv2 and includes resources like documentation, bug trackers, and community support.

About

An online whiteboard for teams to collaborate. Ideate, share, discover. Build and riff on ideas together. Communicate more ideas with sticky notes. Dot vote, stamp, emote, draw, or chat to react with soul. Use markers, shapes, and connecters to organize your thoughts and show how they work together. Document journeys and systems with out-of-the box shapes and connectors that snap to the grid. Easy to learn and intuitive to use, FigJam keeps you and your team flowing and jamming. FigJam and Figma live side-by-side, so all design work, from ideation to execution, can be found in one place. And, teammates can leverage design libraries in FigJam to create artifacts that are consistent and on-brand. Emote with quick expressions without cluttering your FigJam workspace. Use stamps to vote for ideas, share the love, or note where follow-up is needed. Cursor chat gives you a quick way to share thoughts when jamming live. Use default library assets or your own components to customize your work.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Dia is ideal for developers, engineers, and students who need a free, cross-platform solution for creating structured technical diagrams

Audience

Teams that need an online collaborative whiteboard

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

$3 per editor per month
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.5 / 5
ease 4.5 / 5
features 4.5 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Great for making simple diagrams quickly. Free & open-source. Simple layout & easy to use. Multi-platform availability.

Cons

  • Outdated interface. Lacks features to build complex designs.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Integration into Figma ecosystem is great: possibility to use Figma designs and components. You can leverage Figma community for templates and plugins. Also it's possible to invite unlimited free editors for 24h sessions! Surprisingly, it's cheaper than other whiteboarding tools.
  • FigJam is a great way to stay in touch and communicate with co-workers across the country and world.

Cons

  • No real downside about this tool... The only limitation is that it's sometimes viewed as a "designer tool" whereas it's great for non-designers too : you can draw org charts for HR, accounts plan for sales, workflows for engineers & Software architects.
  • Little difficult to understand, not as smooth running as I had hoped.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

The Dia Developers
Germany
dia-installer.de

Company Information

Figma
Founded: 2012
United States
www.figma.com/figjam/

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Categories

Diagram Supported
Process Mapping Supported

Categories

Diagram Supported
Flowchart Supported
Idea Management Supported
Process Mapping Supported
Strategic Planning Supported
Whiteboard Supported

Diagram Features

Data Import / Export Not Supported
Drag & Drop Not Supported
Flowchart Supported
For Developers Not Supported
Mind Map Not Supported
Multi-User Collaboration Not Supported
Organizational Charting Supported
Templates Not Supported

Integrations

Beam AI Not Supported
Condens Not Supported
Figma Not Supported
Motileo Not Supported
Nango Not Supported

Integrations

Beam AI Supported
Condens Supported
Figma Supported
Motileo Supported
Nango Supported
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