Compare Adobe Express and Canva 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Free
Adobe Express
Star Rating
(763)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansCanva
Star Rating
(7,025)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Canva excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to Adobe Express. Users appreciate its intuitive interface and the ability to create professional designs quickly, with one user noting the platform's ready templates and easy editing features that streamline the design process.
- According to verified reviews, Canva's implementation process is praised for its simplicity, with many users highlighting the friendly UI that allows users of all skill levels to navigate the platform without confusion. In contrast, while Adobe Express is also described as user-friendly, some users are still in the learning phase, indicating a steeper learning curve for new users.
- Users say that Canva's extensive library of templates and design assets is a standout feature, making it easy to create a variety of content types. One user specifically mentioned the infinite templates available for posters and presentations, which enhances creativity and efficiency. Adobe Express, while offering customization options, does not match the breadth of Canva's template offerings.
- Reviewers mention that Canva's performance in video content creation is particularly strong, with a high satisfaction score reflecting its capabilities. Users enjoy features like animations and drag-and-drop editing, which make video creation straightforward. Adobe Express, however, has received lower ratings in this area, suggesting it may not meet the needs of users focused on video projects.
- Users highlight that both platforms offer solid support, but Canva edges out with a slightly higher quality of support rating. Reviewers appreciate Canva's responsiveness and helpful resources, while Adobe Express users have noted its customizable tools that aid in their workflow, though some still seek improvements in support responsiveness.
- According to recent feedback, Canva's strong market presence is reflected in its large user base, with over 6,000 reviews compared to Adobe Express's 751. This volume of feedback contributes to a more reliable understanding of user experiences, with many praising Canva for its quick implementation and overall effectiveness in meeting design needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe Express
Free Plan
$0.00
For individuals who want basic content creation tools, limited generative AI credits and assets.
- Templates: Access to 100,000+ static and video templates
- Assets: 1M+ royalty-free Adobe Stock photos, videos, music tracks, and design elements
- Fonts: Access to 4,000+ fonts from the Adobe Fonts collection.
Canva
Canva Free
Free
Everything you need to start designing
- Easy drag-and-drop editor
- 1M+ professionally-designed templates
- 1000+ design types (social posts, presentations and more)
Free Trial
Adobe Express
Free Trial is available
Canva
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
410
9.2
5,099
Ease of Use
8.9
646
9.4
5,157
Ease of Setup
8.9
415
9.6
1,749
Ease of Admin
9.4
83
9.4
944
Quality of Support
8.7
323
8.8
3,791
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
78
9.4
876
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
397
9.4
4,982
Features by Category
Reports
Not enough data
8.8
437
Not enough data
8.9
438
Not enough data
9.1
513
Not enough data
8.7
422
Not enough data
9.1
466
Self Service
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reports
Not enough data
8.8
437
Not enough data
8.9
438
Not enough data
9.1
513
Not enough data
8.7
422
Not enough data
9.1
466
Reports
Not enough data
8.7
392
Not enough data
8.8
392
Not enough data
8.7
382
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.6
210
Not enough data
8.4
205
Visualization
Not enough data
9.2
466
Not enough data
8.9
394
Not enough data
9.1
426
Not enough data
9.2
467
Data Updates
Not enough data
8.7
382
Not enough data
9.0
423
Collaboration
Not enough data
9.4
470
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
469
Data Updates
Not enough data
8.7
400
Not enough data
9.0
456
Not enough data
8.6
388
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Template Creation
9.5
65
9.5
2562
8.4
64
8.7
2536
9.2
69
9.3
2624
8.9
58
9.1
2440
Design & Editing
8.8
59
8.9
2487
9.1
62
8.9
2544
9.2
59
8.9
2453
Ad Management
8.5
57
8.8
1759
9.1
58
9.1
2264
8.4
61
8.5
1514
Analytics
8.0
55
Feature Not Available
7.4
54
Feature Not Available
8.1
52
Feature Not Available
Grammar
Not enough data
8.6
65
Not enough data
8.4
65
Not enough data
8.9
63
Formatting
Not enough data
7.7
62
Not enough data
8.2
60
Not enough data
7.8
59
Content
Not enough data
8.6
62
Not enough data
8.9
63
Not enough data
8.2
59
Product Type
Not enough data
8.6
60
Not enough data
8.3
60
Generative AI
Not enough data
9.0
55
Not enough data
8.6
54
Design Tools
Not enough data
8.5
72
Not enough data
8.9
72
Not enough data
8.6
73
Not enough data
9.3
77
Not enough data
9.2
78
Communication Tools
Not enough data
8.3
68
Not enough data
8.6
70
Integrations
Not enough data
8.7
62
Not enough data
8.8
71
Software Offering
Not enough data
8.7
71
Not enough data
8.9
71
Not enough data
8.6
72
Agentic AI - Collaborative Whiteboard
Not enough data
8.6
56
Not enough data
8.5
53
Not enough data
8.5
57
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.2
363
Not enough data
9.1
349
Not enough data
9.5
356
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.6
330
Not enough data
9.2
376
Not enough data
9.0
343
Not enough data
9.3
347
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
7.5
312
Not enough data
8.5
320
Not enough data
8.8
317
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.0
295
Not enough data
7.7
294
Not enough data
7.2
287
Not enough data
7.7
284
Not enough data
6.9
277
Not enough data
7.3
280
Not enough data
7.7
287
Design
8.8
92
9.5
512
9.0
77
9.2
504
8.8
70
9.2
497
8.8
70
9.2
497
8.3
62
9.1
483
8.5
82
9.2
487
Platform Additional Functionality
8.5
69
8.8
447
8.7
69
9.2
487
Performance Tracking
Not enough data
8.8
664
Not enough data
8.7
619
Not enough data
9.2
684
Functionality
Not enough data
9.4
707
Not enough data
8.8
637
Not enough data
9.0
673
Not enough data
8.9
639
Editing
8.2
39
Not enough data
8.1
36
Not enough data
8.9
42
Not enough data
8.1
36
Not enough data
8.9
39
Not enough data
9.0
46
Not enough data
9.0
47
Not enough data
Platform
9.6
42
Not enough data
9.1
42
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.5
35
Not enough data
8.0
32
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Editing
7.6
29
Not enough data
7.8
29
Not enough data
8.4
30
Not enough data
8.2
29
Not enough data
Audio
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Video
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Image
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Text
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Editing
Not enough data
8.6
129
Not enough data
9.2
126
Not enough data
7.7
121
Not enough data
8.0
110
Search
Not enough data
8.0
111
Not enough data
7.6
90
Not enough data
7.0
92
Not enough data
8.0
93
Permissions
Not enough data
7.4
90
Not enough data
8.2
107
Not enough data
8.3
108
Platform
Not enough data
9.0
118
Not enough data
9.1
118
Not enough data
9.3
120
Agentic AI - Brand Asset Management
Not enough data
7.1
84
Not enough data
7.2
84
Not enough data
7.4
83
Not enough data
7.5
83
Not enough data
7.2
83
Not enough data
7.3
84
Image Generation
Not enough data
8.6
226
Not enough data
8.4
237
Not enough data
9.1
224
Not enough data
8.7
216
Not enough data
8.9
227
Advanced Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
216
Not enough data
8.1
214
Not enough data
8.2
210
Not enough data
9.1
229
Model
Not enough data
8.3
214
Not enough data
8.9
215
Not enough data
8.7
204
Commercial Rights & Licensing - AI Image Generators
Not enough data
9.5
59
License Type Transparency - AI Image Generators
Not enough data
9.3
26
Planning
Not enough data
7.9
478
Publishing
Not enough data
8.5
487
Social Media
Not enough data
8.7
501
Planning
Not enough data
7.9
507
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
476
Not enough data
7.4
450
Not enough data
7.3
463
Not enough data
7.3
468
Not enough data
6.8
458
Agentic AI - Content Creation
Not enough data
7.4
291
Not enough data
7.5
289
Not enough data
7.4
288
Not enough data
7.7
295
Not enough data
7.4
289
Not enough data
7.4
289
Not enough data
7.6
293
Generative AI
8.7
46
7.7
632
7.9
42
7.2
534
Agentic AI - Photo Editing
8.6
37
7.9
267
Video Creation - AI Video Generation
Not enough data
8.5
108
Not enough data
8.1
103
Not enough data
8.3
103
Not enough data
8.9
105
Not enough data
8.4
99
Not enough data
8.4
100
Generative AI - AI Video Generation
Not enough data
7.9
105
Editing - AI Video Generation
Not enough data
8.3
104
Not enough data
9.0
102
Storage & Management - AI Video Generation
Not enough data
8.8
103
Not enough data
8.9
102
Not enough data
8.7
101
Not enough data
8.5
100
Logistics - Print Fulfillment
Not enough data
8.8
75
Not enough data
8.5
73
Agentic AI - Print Fulfillment Services
Not enough data
7.8
41
Customization - Print Fulfillment
Not enough data
8.7
74
Not enough data
8.8
74
Not enough data
9.3
76
Video creation - Video Content Creation
8.0
34
7.8
293
8.1
33
7.6
274
8.5
39
8.4
299
8.6
38
9.0
303
8.5
34
8.3
289
8.2
33
8.3
273
8.2
34
7.5
267
7.9
34
7.8
294
8.8
38
8.6
285
Distribution - Video Content Creation
8.3
34
7.7
265
7.6
33
8.0
278
8.8
36
9.0
288
Analytics - Video Content Creation
7.9
35
7.6
263
7.8
33
7.5
259
Training & Support - Video Content Creation
8.3
33
8.0
278
8.4
35
8.3
283
Integrations - Video Content Creation
8.5
34
8.6
276
8.0
32
8.5
280
8.0
33
8.1
273
Other - Video Content Creation
8.6
35
8.8
285
8.2
33
8.6
282
Agentic AI - Video Content Creation
7.8
33
7.8
174
8.0
32
7.9
172
Functionality - Logo Design Tools
Not enough data
9.3
429
Not enough data
8.9
421
Not enough data
9.0
414
Not enough data
9.2
429
Not enough data
9.0
420
Not enough data
9.2
424
Content Generation - AI Content Creation Platforms
Not enough data
8.6
149
Not enough data
8.9
148
Not enough data
9.0
148
Management - AI Content Creation Platforms
Not enough data
8.8
144
Not enough data
8.9
143
Not enough data
8.8
143
Customizations
Not enough data
9.5
85
Not enough data
9.5
78
Not enough data
7.8
67
Not enough data
8.0
71
Growth
Not enough data
7.4
64
Not enough data
7.3
64
Not enough data
8.5
67
Not enough data
7.3
64
Not enough data
7.6
64
Content
Not enough data
7.6
66
Not enough data
8.0
66
Not enough data
8.6
62
Not enough data
7.4
62
Support
Not enough data
8.5
63
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Adobe Express and Canva are categorized as Desktop Publishing, Photo Editing, Display Ad Design, and Video Content Creation
Unique Categories
Adobe Express is categorized as Video Editing
Canva is categorized as AI Content Creation Platforms, Logo Design Tools, AI Video Generators, AI Image Generators, Design Systems, AI Writing Assistant, Content Creation, Data Visualization, Print Fulfillment Services, Brand Asset Management, Collaborative Whiteboard, Presentation, and Website Builder
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Adobe Express
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Canva
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
12.9%
Design
6.9%
Higher Education
6.7%
Graphic Design
5.8%
Education Management
4.5%
Other
63.2%
Marketing and Advertising
13.7%
Information Technology and Services
6.9%
Computer Software
5.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.0%
Education Management
4.1%
Other
65.2%
Discussions
What's the easiest way to integrate with FB groups
3 Comments
SW
Just ask for a Facebook channel to be set up and find the group on the drop down. You have to allow CCal access in Fb settings first. ‘Ask for help’ in the...Read more
How good is Adobe spark?
2 Comments
DK
Adobe spark is no more, it's called Adobe Express. Think canva on steroids with the backing of Adobe stock photos and images.Read more
Can you use Canva designs for commercial purposes?
24 Comments
MS
Yes provided you have signed up for the PRO Version to use licensed photosRead more
What is included in Canva Pro?
22 Comments
JS
1000's of Templates, Elements, graphics, photographs, designsRead more
How do I curve text in Canva?
15 Comments
JT
Hi,
I have been using Canva for over a year now and I don't think they have a feature yet that allows you to create curved text. The most you can do is...Read more
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