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Canva
Canva · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · founded 2013
What it is
Canva is a design platform for creating presentations, social content, videos, print materials, photo edits, websites, and PDFs. It includes templates, illustration tools, brand kits, and real-time collaboration, with exports in PDF, JPG, PNG, SVG, and PPT. AI features include Magic Layers, Magic Eraser, Background Remover, Magic Write, and AI image generation. Its Free plan provides 1.6M+ templates and 4.7M+ photos, videos, graphics, and audio, alongside one Brand Kit with three colours, 5GB storage, and up to 20 Standard or Premium AI uses. AI allowance is pooled across listed tools and resets monthly, with higher-tier tools using more allowance. Canva offers desktop downloads for Windows and Mac, as well as a mobile app. Business adds team collaboration and administration, approvals, brand kits, and permissions. Eligible nonprofits can receive a free premium subscription for one team of up to 50 users. Canva was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. A 30-day trial is listed; Business trial users are not billed during the trial period.
For and against
For
- Free includes 1.6M+ templates and 4.7M+ content assets.
- Exports include PDF, JPG, PNG, SVG, and PPT.
- Real-time collaboration and brand kits are available.
- Eligible nonprofits can receive premium access for up to 50 users.
Against
- Free includes only 5GB of storage.
- Free includes up to 20 Standard or Premium AI uses.
- Business trial users are not billed during the trial period.
The verdict
Canva covers a broad set of visual formats, with a free tier that includes templates, content, collaboration, and export features. Its AI allowance is shared across listed tools and resets monthly, so higher-tier tools use more of it.
Who it suits
Canva suits individuals or teams creating visual materials across presentations, social, video, print, web, and PDF formats. Teams needing approvals, permissions, and expanded brand controls may consider Business.
Plans and prices
Free
Core design editor · Templates and content library · Basic collaboration and exports
Read 27 Sep 2026 · canva.com
Pro
1 TB cloud storage
Read 27 Sep 2026 · canva.com
Business
Team collaboration · Brand management · Higher usage and administration controls
Read 27 Sep 2026 · canva.com
Enterprise
Organization-wide administration · Advanced security and support
Read 27 Sep 2026 · canva.com
Pro Lite
Read 27 Sep 2026 · canva.com
On the record
- AI allowance
- AI usage is pooled across listed tools and resets monthly; higher-tier tools use more allowance.canva.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- AI features
- AI features include Magic Layers, Magic Eraser, Background Remover, Magic Write, and AI image generation.canva.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Brand kit
- Yescanva.com · read 23 Sep 2026
- Desktop app
- Yescanva.com · read 23 Sep 2026
- Desktop platforms
- Canva offers free downloads for Windows and Mac.canva.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Enterprise security
- Enterprise includes SSO, SCIM, audit logs, admin controls, and custom apps and integrations.canva.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Enterprise trial
- Canva Enterprise does not offer a free trial, but sales can provide a demo.canva.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Free plan content
- Free includes 1.6M+ templates and 4.7M+ photos, videos, graphics, and audio.canva.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Free plan limits
- Includes 1 Brand Kit with 3 colours, 5GB storage, and up to 20 Standard or Premium AI uses.canva.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Illustration tools
- Yescanva.com · read 23 Sep 2026
- Apps integrations
- Canva provides an Apps Marketplace, Apps SDK access, REST API for custom apps, and ad-platform publishing.canva.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Mobile app
- Yescanva.com · read 23 Sep 2026
- Nonprofit access
- Eligible nonprofits can receive a free subscription with premium features for one team of up to 50 users.canva.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Offline mode
- Canva Offline is listed as a new feature for Free, Pro Lite, Pro, and Business plans.canva.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Presentation design
- Yescanva.com · read 23 Sep 2026
- Real-time collaboration
- The comparison lists real-time collaboration, comments, task assignment, and link sharing.canva.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Security certifications
- The comparison lists MFA, ISO 27001 certification and compliance, and SOC 2 Type II.canva.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Support options
- Support includes a Help Assistant, support tickets, live chat, elevated priority, and dedicated case management.canva.com · read 27 Sep 2026
