Best Canva alternatives
Canva is an online visual design platform letting non-designers create graphics, documents, presentations, videos, and print materials from templates.
About Canva
Canva is an online visual design platform letting non-designers create graphics, documents, presentations, videos, and print materials from templates. Positioned for general users and teams who want to create marketing and visual content without dedicated design skills.
- Templates for social media, presentations, documents, and print
- AI-assisted tools including image generation and layout suggestions
- Photo and video editing with background removal
- Brand kit for brand consistency
- Collaborative whiteboards and docs
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Top alternatives
See how the top Canva alternatives compare on use case fit and core strengths.
Figma
A browser- and desktop-based design tool for interface design, prototyping, and real-time collaboration.
Best for
Product teams doing UI design and prototyping
Sketch
A vector-based UI/UX design application for creating interface designs and interactive prototypes, macOS only.
Best for
Mac-based professional UI/UX designers
How to choose
Before switching to Canva, weigh it against its listed alternatives: Figma (Product teams doing UI design and prototyping); Sketch (Mac-based professional UI/UX designers). Compare each against the workflow you actually run today — integrations, customization, and the effort required to migrate your existing data usually matter more than headline features. Confirm it runs on the platforms you need (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chromebook) before switching.
If Canva's feature set above doesn't cover what you need, one of the alternatives compared here — Figma, Sketch — may be a closer fit.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best alternatives to Canva?
Based on core features and use case fit, the strongest Canva alternatives are Figma and Sketch. See the comparison above for what each one does best.
How do I migrate from Canva to a different tool?
Most teams start by exporting their existing Canva data, then importing it into the new tool while running both in parallel until the switch is complete.
Do Canva alternatives integrate with the tools my team already uses?
Integration support varies by tool — check each alternative's own integrations before switching workflows that depend on them.
What platforms does Canva run on?
Canva is available on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Chromebook, per its official site.
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