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BrainSwitchs vs FigJam
FigJam is a board. BrainSwitchs is the board plus the doc, the database and the timer after the brainstorm.
FigJam is a pleasant whiteboard, especially if your team already lives in Figma. BrainSwitchs has its own canvas with notes, shapes, connectors and frames, and you can even embed a Figma file in a page. What it adds is everything after the brainstorm: writing, tracking and deciding.
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Interview notes
Everyone mentioned exports. Two people asked for a calendar. Nobody cared about themes.
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| Feature | BrainSwitchs | FigJam |
|---|---|---|
| Whiteboard canvas | Yes | Yes |
| Embed Figma files | Yes, in pages | Native |
| Documents and databases | Yes | No |
| Focus sound and timer | Yes | Timer only |
| Design team workflows | General purpose | Strong |
FigJam details are based on its publicly listed features and may change. Corrections welcome.
Choose BrainSwitchs if
- The brainstorm, the write-up and the task list in one project.
- Works for solo thinking as well as teams.
Stick with FigJam if
- Close ties to Figma design files.
- Fun live session tools for design teams.
Moving from FigJam
Export your FigJam board as an image or embed the file link in a BrainSwitchs page.
You don't have to move everything at once. Plenty of people start with one project, see how the canvas and pages feel together, and bring the rest over later.