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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (58.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free
Canva
Star Rating
(6,685)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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Star Rating
(209)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.0% 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 Marq. Users appreciate its intuitive interface, with one stating, "What I really appreciate about Canva is how easy and intuitive it felt when I first started using it."
- According to verified reviews, Canva's extensive library of templates and design elements makes it a favorite for users needing quick and professional presentations. One user mentioned, "Canva has got a huge range of templates, fonts, icons etc. So it is my go-to tool anytime I’ve got to make a presentation."
- Users say that Marq offers versatility in project-specific dimensions, which is particularly useful for academic or specialized designs. A reviewer noted, "Marq has versatility in setting up project–specific dimensions (academic posters, visual abstracts), it's available in any of my browsers and devices."
- Reviewers mention that Canva's ease of setup and onboarding process is a standout feature, with many finding it beginner-friendly. One user highlighted the helpful resources available, stating, "There's a lot of help available, like stepwise PDFs for the initial setup."
- Users appreciate Marq's collaborative features, allowing multiple users to work on projects seamlessly across different platforms. A user expressed, "You can use Marq on-the-go, between multiple users, and across several platforms. They make creativity fun!"
- G2 reviewers indicate that while both platforms offer free entry-level pricing, Canva's overall user experience and support quality are perceived as superior. Users have noted, "I like Canva for its Magic Eraser feature," showcasing its innovative tools that enhance the design process.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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)
Marq
Free
Free
For individuals that need to quickly deliver a creative project
Learn more: www.marq.com/users/registerLevel
- 25MB storage
- 3 project limit
- Basic template library
Free Trial
Canva
Free Trial is available
Marq
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
4,968
8.8
187
Ease of Use
9.4
5,021
8.9
187
Ease of Setup
9.5
1,616
9.0
66
Ease of Admin
9.4
868
8.9
60
Quality of Support
8.8
3,688
8.5
135
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
798
8.8
60
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
4,859
8.6
181
Features by Category
Reports
8.8
436
Not enough data
8.9
434
Not enough data
9.1
507
Not enough data
8.7
419
Not enough data
9.1
463
Not enough data
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
8.8
436
Not enough data
8.9
434
Not enough data
9.1
507
Not enough data
8.7
419
Not enough data
9.1
463
Not enough data
Reports
8.7
390
Not enough data
8.7
390
Not enough data
8.7
380
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.5
207
Not enough data
8.3
202
Not enough data
Visualization
9.2
462
Not enough data
8.9
392
Not enough data
9.1
424
Not enough data
9.1
465
Not enough data
Data Updates
8.7
380
Not enough data
9.0
422
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.4
468
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
468
Not enough data
Data Updates
8.7
398
Not enough data
9.0
453
Not enough data
8.6
387
Not enough data
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
Interface and Performance
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
Asset 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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Media Types
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Asset Management
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
2517
8.8
16
8.6
2493
7.9
14
9.3
2529
8.3
16
9.1
2416
8.2
11
Design & Editing
8.9
2455
8.6
14
8.9
2506
8.3
16
8.9
2422
7.9
15
Ad Management
8.8
1745
Feature Not Available
9.1
2233
8.6
12
8.5
1504
8.5
8
Analytics
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Grammar
8.6
64
Not enough data
8.4
63
Not enough data
8.8
62
Not enough data
Formatting
7.7
62
Not enough data
8.1
59
Not enough data
7.8
58
Not enough data
Content
8.6
62
Not enough data
8.9
61
Not enough data
8.1
59
Not enough data
Product Type
8.6
59
Not enough data
8.3
59
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.0
54
Not enough data
8.6
53
Not enough data
Design Tools
8.4
65
Not enough data
8.9
65
Not enough data
8.5
65
Not enough data
9.3
68
Not enough data
9.1
68
Not enough data
Communication Tools
8.1
63
Not enough data
8.5
65
Not enough data
Integrations
8.6
58
Not enough data
8.7
63
Not enough data
Software Offering
8.6
63
Not enough data
8.8
63
Not enough data
8.6
62
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Collaborative Whiteboard
8.4
50
Not enough data
8.4
48
Not enough data
8.5
51
Not enough data
File Conversion
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
9.5
10
Flipbook Types
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
On-Premise Type
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.3
12
Sales Tools
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.0
7
Software Offering
Not enough data
9.5
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Basics
9.1
345
Not enough data
9.1
336
Not enough data
9.5
338
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.6
323
Not enough data
9.2
355
Not enough data
9.0
334
Not enough data
9.3
333
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.5
309
Not enough data
8.5
311
Not enough data
8.7
309
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.9
291
Not enough data
7.6
290
Not enough data
7.2
283
Not enough data
7.6
281
Not enough data
6.9
276
Not enough data
7.2
278
Not enough data
7.7
284
Not enough data
Design
9.5
503
Not enough data
9.2
501
Not enough data
9.2
492
Not enough data
9.2
495
Not enough data
9.0
481
Not enough data
9.2
483
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
441
Feature Not Available
9.2
483
Not enough data
Performance Tracking
8.8
661
Not enough data
8.7
619
Not enough data
9.2
683
Not enough data
Functionality
9.4
702
Not enough data
8.8
636
Not enough data
9.0
667
Not enough data
8.9
638
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
8.6
121
Not enough data
9.1
118
Not enough data
7.8
114
Not enough data
8.0
108
Not enough data
Search
8.0
111
Not enough data
7.6
91
Not enough data
7.0
92
Not enough data
8.0
92
Not enough data
Permissions
7.4
90
Not enough data
8.2
108
Not enough data
8.3
107
Not enough data
Platform
9.0
114
Not enough data
9.1
117
Not enough data
9.3
117
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Brand Asset Management
7.0
83
Not enough data
7.2
83
Not enough data
7.4
82
Not enough data
7.5
82
Not enough data
7.2
82
Not enough data
7.2
83
Not enough data
Image Generation
8.6
219
Not enough data
8.3
226
Not enough data
9.0
215
Not enough data
8.7
209
Not enough data
8.9
217
Not enough data
Advanced Functionality
8.7
210
Not enough data
8.0
208
Not enough data
8.1
204
Not enough data
9.1
219
Not enough data
Model
8.3
209
Not enough data
8.9
209
Not enough data
8.6
199
Not enough data
Commercial Rights & Licensing - AI Image Generators
9.5
25
Not enough data
License Type Transparency - AI Image Generators
8.6
12
Not enough data
Planning
7.9
471
Not enough data
Publishing
8.4
478
Not enough data
Social Media
8.6
488
Not enough data
Planning
7.9
494
7.7
8
Generative AI
7.5
465
Not enough data
7.4
441
Not enough data
7.3
452
Not enough data
7.2
459
Not enough data
6.7
449
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Content Creation
7.3
284
Not enough data
7.4
282
Not enough data
7.4
280
Not enough data
7.6
285
Not enough data
7.4
281
Not enough data
7.4
283
Not enough data
7.6
285
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.6
628
Not enough data
7.2
533
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Photo Editing
7.9
263
Not enough data
Video Creation - AI Video Generation
8.4
103
Not enough data
8.0
98
Not enough data
8.2
98
Not enough data
8.8
100
Not enough data
8.3
94
Not enough data
8.3
95
Not enough data
Generative AI - AI Video Generation
7.8
100
Not enough data
Editing - AI Video Generation
8.2
99
Not enough data
8.9
97
Not enough data
Storage & Management - AI Video Generation
8.8
98
Not enough data
8.8
97
Not enough data
8.6
96
Not enough data
8.4
95
Not enough data
Logistics - Print Fulfillment
8.8
74
Not enough data
8.5
73
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Print Fulfillment Services
7.8
40
Not enough data
Customization - Print Fulfillment
8.7
73
Not enough data
8.8
72
Not enough data
9.3
74
Not enough data
Video creation - Video Content Creation
7.8
290
Not enough data
7.5
271
Not enough data
8.3
292
Not enough data
8.9
298
Not enough data
8.3
285
Not enough data
8.3
268
Not enough data
7.5
264
Not enough data
7.8
289
Not enough data
8.6
280
Not enough data
Distribution - Video Content Creation
7.7
263
Not enough data
7.9
274
Not enough data
9.0
283
Not enough data
Analytics - Video Content Creation
7.6
261
Not enough data
7.5
256
Not enough data
Training & Support - Video Content Creation
8.0
275
Not enough data
8.2
278
Not enough data
Integrations - Video Content Creation
8.5
271
Not enough data
8.5
273
Not enough data
8.1
268
Not enough data
Other - Video Content Creation
8.7
278
Not enough data
8.6
277
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Content Creation
7.8
170
Not enough data
7.8
168
Not enough data
Functionality - Logo Design Tools
9.3
424
Not enough data
8.9
421
Not enough data
9.0
414
Not enough data
9.2
425
Not enough data
9.0
416
Not enough data
9.1
422
Not enough data
Content Generation - AI Content Creation Platforms
8.5
142
Not enough data
8.9
139
Not enough data
8.9
139
Not enough data
Management - AI Content Creation Platforms
8.8
137
Not enough data
8.8
136
Not enough data
8.7
136
Not enough data
Customizations
9.4
76
Not enough data
9.5
71
Not enough data
7.9
66
Not enough data
8.0
69
Not enough data
Growth
7.4
63
Not enough data
7.3
63
Not enough data
8.4
63
Not enough data
7.3
63
Not enough data
7.6
62
Not enough data
Content
7.5
65
Not enough data
7.9
63
Not enough data
8.6
61
Not enough data
7.4
61
Not enough data
Support
8.5
61
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Canva and Marq are categorized as Content Creation, Display Ad Design, Desktop Publishing, and Brand Asset Management
Unique Categories
Canva is categorized as AI Content Creation Platforms, Logo Design Tools, Video Content Creation, AI Video Generators, AI Image Generators, Design Systems, AI Writing Assistant, Photo Editing, Data Visualization, Print Fulfillment Services, Collaborative Whiteboard, Presentation, and Website Builder
Marq is categorized as Digital Asset Management and Flipbook
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canva
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Marq
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
13.7%
Information Technology and Services
6.7%
Computer Software
5.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.0%
Education Management
4.2%
Other
65.2%
Real Estate
10.6%
Education Management
8.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.8%
Higher Education
4.8%
Marketing and Advertising
4.3%
Other
65.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
Can you use Canva designs for commercial purposes?
24 Comments
HD
Definitely you can use canva design for commercial purpose. But you have to make sure which branding and all using under design have no copyright issue and...Read more
What is included in Canva Pro?
18 Comments
PD
you can access premium features like Background remover,more templates,transparent image.
Read 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
Marq has no more discussions with answers
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