MockFlow vs Whimsical
MockFlow scores 7.9 to Whimsical's 7.3 among the AI diagram tools we rate, and is the better pick for 3 of the 5 kinds of buyer below.
MockFlow wins, 7.9 to 7.3
Whimsical makes 6 kinds of diagrams to MockFlow's 4, and its boards embed in 18 places against MockFlow's 9. MockFlow's AI can also generate images, a feature Whimsical's AI does not have, and it exports boards to 3 formats. Both include a shared whiteboard, documents alongside diagrams, GDPR compliance and a $12 monthly starting price. Whimsical carries SOC 2 certification, and MockFlow does not. Whimsical also commits to never training its AI on what you upload.
Pick MockFlow if you want the AI to generate images as well as diagrams.
Pick Whimsical if you need more diagram types or want boards to embed in more places.
Best for
Who each one suits, decided on the criteria that matter to that buyer and the checked facts where the two differ.
- Generates images: MockFlow yes, Whimsical no
- But Whimsical leads on kinds of diagram it makes: 6 kinds against 4 kinds
- File formats it exports: 3 export formats against 0 export formats
- Commercial use allowed: MockFlow yes, Whimsical does not say
- SOC 2: Whimsical yes, MockFlow no
- Does not train AI on what you upload: Whimsical yes, MockFlow does not say
- But MockFlow leads on ways to reach support: 2 support channels against 1 support channels
How they score
Both are scored the same way, against the other AI diagram tools we rate, from facts on each vendor's own pages. MockFlow leads on 3 of 5 criteria.
Where they differ
Every point where the two vendors' published facts disagree, with a link to where each fact was read. "Not published" means the vendor does not say either way.
Published by only one of them
Where they match (6)
Pricing, plan by plan
Every plan each vendor publishes, monthly and yearly where both are offered.
MMockFlow
Whimsical
Pros and cons
From each tool's full review, written from the same checked facts.
MMockFlow
- A single prompt generates a mind map, a wireframe or a flow diagram.
- AI can also generate UI content, including images, text, color palettes and translations.
- MockFlow Bridge lets its board AI run on your own Claude account instead of drawing on metered credits, including 20 free generations a day on the free plan.
- A REST API, MCP servers and webhooks are all available for building on MockFlow boards.
- Real-time boards include co-designing, comments, video meetings and chat.
- MockFlow states directly that it is GDPR compliant.
- Desktop apps are available for Windows and macOS alongside the browser.
- The free Basic plan includes only one editor seat.
- Commercial and business use requires a paid plan; the free Basic plan is licensed for personal and nonprofit use only.
- The free Basic plan caps you at 4 projects and a 500-component limit.
- MockFlow does not claim SOC2 or ISO 27001 certification for itself, only for its hosting providers.
- Revision history on the free Basic plan runs only 7 days.
- AI image generation covers UI content only; there is no photo-editing feature such as background removal.
Whimsical
- A single prompt generates a flowchart, mind map or wireframe.
- Real-time collaboration and commenting are included on every plan, from Free through Business.
- Whimsical states plainly that it does not use your data, or let others use it, to train its AI models.
- The company is SOC 2 Type II compliant.
- Desktop apps are available for macOS and Windows alongside the browser.
- A beta API and a Whimsical MCP server both let other tools connect to Whimsical.
- The Free plan carries no expiry and includes unlimited boards, workspace members and guests.
- The free plan caps you at 50 board objects and 50 doc blocks a month.
- Version history on the Free plan is limited to 7 days.
- Free plan exports carry a watermark.
- SAML single sign-on is only available on the Business plan, at $24 a month per editor.
- Support runs only through a help center, with no listed email, live chat or phone line.
- There is no native mobile app; Whimsical runs on web, macOS and Windows only.
- Whimsical does not generate AI images; its AI produces diagrams and text only.
MockFlow vs Whimsical: common questions
Which is better, MockFlow or Whimsical?
MockFlow scores 7.9 and Whimsical 7.3 out of 10 among the AI diagram tools we rate. MockFlow is ahead on what you can make, workflow and output and pricing. Whimsical is ahead on privacy and trust.
Is MockFlow or Whimsical cheaper?
MockFlow's cheapest paid plan is Free and Whimsical's is $12/mo (Pro plan). Compare what each plan includes below before going on price alone.
What can MockFlow do that Whimsical cannot?
On the facts both vendors publish: generates images.
What can Whimsical do that MockFlow cannot?
On the facts both vendors publish: sOC 2.
