# Conceptboard vs Whimsical

| Attribute | Conceptboard | Whimsical |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 66.6 (54% (medium)) | 69 (54% (medium)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A cloud-based whiteboard platform that enables teams to collaborate visually on ideas, tasks, and projects in real-time. It integrates task management and planning directly into the collaborative workspace, supporting workshops, meetings, and ongoing project work with options for team management and enterprise security. | A cloud-based workspace where product teams create diagrams and wireframes with real-time multiplayer editing, AI assistance, and rich documentation capabilities. |
| features.capabilities | `{"iso_27001":true,"soc2_type_ii":false,"pricing_model":"per_user_seat_monthly","architecture_model":"managed_cloud_saas","two_way_jira_asana_linear_card_sync":true,"in_app_video_and_audio_calling_huddles":true,"real_time_multiplayer_crdt_cursor_sync":true,"custom_template_library_for_kanban_and_retros":true,"offline_mode_editing_with_conflict_resolution":false,"agile_ceremony_facilitation_timers_voting_cards":true}` | `{"iso_27001":false,"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"per_user_seat_monthly","architecture_model":"managed_cloud_saas","hand_drawn_sketch_aesthetic_default":false,"two_way_jira_asana_linear_card_sync":false,"in_app_video_and_audio_calling_huddles":false,"real_time_multiplayer_crdt_cursor_sync":true,"custom_template_library_for_kanban_and_retros":false,"embeddable_sdk_or_iframe_for_third_party_apps":true,"offline_mode_editing_with_conflict_resolution":false,"agile_ceremony_facilitation_timers_voting_cards":true,"ai_automated_sticky_note_clustering_and_summarization":false}` |
| integrations.count | 4 | 8 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Jira","native":true,"category":"project_management","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams","native":true,"category":"chat"},{"name":"Webex","native":true,"category":"video_conferencing"},{"name":"Matrix","native":true,"category":"chat"}]` | `[{"name":"Claude Code","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Slack","native":true,"category":"chat","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"GitHub","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Loom","native":true,"direction":"inbound"},{"name":"YouTube","native":true,"direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Okta","native":true,"direction":"inbound"},{"name":"OneLogin","native":true,"direction":"inbound"},{"name":"GSuite","native":true,"direction":"inbound"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"DE","primaryMarkets":["DE","EU"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":["DE","EU"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free trial, no credit card required","features":["3 active boards","Limited integrations","Guest contributors with temporary access","Self-service support only"],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"None","active_boards":"3"}},{"free":false,"name":"Starter","summary":"€5/user/month with 30-day free trial","features":["Unlimited boards","Pre-built template library","Up to 5 active projects","Facilitator tools (timers, voting)","5 GB storage","MS Teams and Webex integration","Data centers in Germany","Self-service support","Monthly and yearly billing available"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":5,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"For individuals and very small teams","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"boards":"unlimited","storage":"5GB","active_projects":"5"}},{"free":false,"name":"Advanced","summary":"€10/user/month (12-month commitment for 10+ users)","features":["Everything in Starter","Team templates","Unlimited active projects","Board history","Approval process for boards","Advanced admin controls","Custom branding","1 TB storage","Jira integration","Optional IONOS or StackIT hosting","Email support","12-month contract available for 10+ users"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":10,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"For professional teams with high standards","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"boards":"unlimited","storage":"1TB","projects":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Corporate & Government","summary":"€14/user/month (24-month commitment for 100+ users)","features":["Everything in Advanced","Single Sign-On (SSO / SAML 2.0 / OAuth 2.0)","Audit logs","Unlimited storage","24-month contract for 100+ users","Priority support via email and phone","Personalized onboarding and training","Corporate & Government SLA","NIS-2 compliance ready"],"minSeats":100,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":14,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"For large enterprises and government organizations","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Special Plans","summary":"Contact sales for pricing and custom terms","features":["Everything in Corporate & Government","Custom data center selection by provider and region","Optional dedicated single-tenant hosting","Optional dedicated on-premises deployment","Customized support and SLA terms"],"description":"For enterprises and government with specialized infrastructure needs","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{}}],"summary":"From €5/user/month for individuals and small teams, scaling to €14/user/month for enterprise deployments. 30-day free trial available. All plans include real-time collaboration; enterprise plans add SSO, audit logs, and dedicated support.","currency":"EUR","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://conceptboard.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-29T22:43:33.418Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"unit":"seat","amount":5,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free","features":["50 board objects per month","50 doc blocks per month","Watermark on exports","7-day version history","Unlimited boards and workspace members","Unlimited guests","10 AI credits per member"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For evaluating Whimsical","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"doc_blocks":"50/mo","board_objects":"50/mo"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$10/month per editor","features":["Unlimited board objects and doc blocks","90-day version history","Custom color themes","Custom templates","Real-time multiplayer editing","Desktop app","Backlinks","Voting and timer","Remove watermarks","Password-protected files","Third-party embeds","Slack and GitHub integrations"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":10,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For individuals and small teams","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"$20/month per editor. Contact sales.","features":["Everything in Pro","Private teams","SAML single sign-on","SCIM provisioning","Unlimited version history","Role-based access control","Domain auto-join","User offboarding file transfers","Custom security reviews","Flexible payment terms","Dedicated success manager"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":20,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For large teams and entire organizations","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free tier available. Pro from $10/month per editor. Business from $20/month per editor.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://whimsical.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-29T22:44:02.542Z","startingPrice":{"amount":10,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":5,"currency":"EUR"}` | `{"amount":10,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27017","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27018","status":"active"}]` | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active","evidenceUrl":"https://trust.whimsical.com/"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://conceptboard.com/blog/nis-2-third-party-providers-software-compliance/ | https://trust.whimsical.com/ |

## Capabilities (Whiteboarding)

| Capability | Conceptboard | Whimsical |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | Managed cloud saas | Managed cloud saas |
| Real time multiplayer crdt cursor sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Agile ceremony facilitation timers voting cards | ✓ | ✓ |
| Two way jira asana linear card sync | ✓ | ✗ |
| AI automated sticky note clustering and summarization | - | ✗ |
| Hand drawn sketch aesthetic default | - | ✗ |
| In app video and audio calling huddles | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom template library for kanban and retros | ✓ | ✗ |
| Embeddable SDK or iframe for third party apps | - | ✓ |
| Offline mode editing with conflict resolution | ✗ | ✗ |
| SOC2 type ii | ✗ | ✓ |
| ISO 27001 | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pricing model | Per user seat monthly | Per user seat monthly |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:20:55.884Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*