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10 tools that solve a similar problem. Compare what each costs and what it covers.
Interface design and prototyping in a browser
Figma is where designers who outgrow Canva's templates end up, interface design in a browser with a free tier and paid from $16.
Infographics and reports from templates
Piktochart swaps in when the design job is infographics and reports, template-led like Canva, with a free tier and paid at $15.
Free vertical video editor from the makers of TikTok
CapCut takes over when the post is vertical video rather than a graphic, free to start from the makers of TikTok with paid at $9.99.
Works with YouTube, Instagram, TikTok
A design suite that stays free for three seats
Desygner is the closest like-for-like, a template design suite that stays free for three seats with paid from $12.50.
Works with Instagram, Facebook
Graphics sized right for each platform
Snappa makes the same social graphics sized right for each platform, with a free tier and paid at $10, a lighter but cheaper take.
Works with YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest
Free vector drawing that writes plain SVG
Inkscape draws vectors for free, plain SVG rather than templates, the answer once Canva's templates stop being flexible enough.
Photo editing and collages in a browser
BeFunky leans toward photo editing and collages rather than templates, free tier included and paid from $6.99, cheaper than Canva's $14.99.
Works with YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, LinkedIn, Pinterest
Posters, flyers and video posts from templates
PosterMyWall works the same template way for posters, flyers and video posts, free tier included and paid from $13.
Works with YouTube, Instagram, Facebook
Design templates for merch and covers
Kittl brings the template approach to merch and cover art, with a free tier and paid from $14, shaped for sellers more than social posters.
Works with YouTube, Instagram, Twitch, LinkedIn
Slides that lay themselves out
Beautiful.ai lays out slide decks automatically rather than social graphics, a trial at $12 with no free plan, the pick when the job is a deck rather than a thumbnail.
