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Market Segments
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (46.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$6.00 Per Month
Canva
Star Rating
(6,956)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
(47,585)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Google Workspace excels in providing a comprehensive suite of tools for collaboration, integrating email, documents, storage, and meetings all in one platform. Users appreciate the seamless real-time collaboration, which allows team members to work together without issues related to document versions.
- Users say that Canva stands out for its user-friendly interface, making it accessible even for those without design experience. Many find it easy to create professional-looking designs by simply selecting a template and using drag-and-drop features, which enhances their overall design experience.
- Reviewers mention that Google Workspace's implementation process is straightforward, with an intuitive onboarding wizard that helps users get started quickly. This ease of setup is particularly beneficial for small businesses looking to streamline their operations.
- According to verified reviews, Canva's template library and design tools receive high praise, with users frequently highlighting the variety of templates available for presentations, posters, and social media graphics. This extensive library allows users to create visually appealing content with minimal effort.
- G2 reviewers note that while Google Workspace has a slightly lower score in support quality, it still provides reliable assistance. Users appreciate the integration of various tools, which can sometimes reduce the need for extensive support, as many features are designed to work together seamlessly.
- Users highlight that Canva's focus on design tools, such as its drag-and-drop functionality and easy-to-use editing features, makes it a favorite among beginners. This ease of use is a significant advantage for those who want to create engaging content without a steep learning curve.
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)
Google Workspace
Business Starter
$6.00
Per Month
- Custom and secure business email
- 100 participant video meetings
- 30 GB storage per user
Free Trial
Canva
Free Trial is available
Google Workspace
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
5,066
9.1
37,712
Ease of Use
9.4
5,124
9.3
37,933
Ease of Setup
9.6
1,715
9.3
9,857
Ease of Admin
9.4
917
9.1
8,284
Quality of Support
8.8
3,763
8.6
30,076
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
847
9.0
7,607
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
4,952
8.7
36,436
Features by Category
Reports
8.8
441
Not enough data
8.9
440
Not enough data
9.1
514
Not enough data
8.7
423
Not enough data
9.1
469
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
441
Not enough data
8.9
440
Not enough data
9.1
514
Not enough data
8.7
423
Not enough data
9.1
469
Not enough data
Reports
8.7
393
Not enough data
8.8
393
Not enough data
8.7
383
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.6
213
Not enough data
8.4
208
Not enough data
Visualization
9.2
467
Not enough data
8.9
395
Not enough data
9.1
427
Not enough data
9.1
470
Not enough data
Data Updates
8.7
384
Not enough data
9.0
426
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.4
472
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
471
Not enough data
Data Updates
8.7
401
Not enough data
9.0
458
Not enough data
8.6
390
Not enough data
File Management
Not enough data
9.2
8023
Not enough data
9.1
8076
Not enough data
9.1
8164
Not enough data
8.9
8205
Not enough data
9.0
7795
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
Not enough data
7.8
138
Not enough data
8.1
142
Not enough data
8.2
138
Collaboration
Not enough data
9.0
7584
Not enough data
9.4
8394
Not enough data
9.2
7899
Not enough data
8.8
6864
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
6047
Not enough data
9.0
5870
Not enough data
9.1
5824
Not enough data
8.4
6308
Not enough data
8.7
5306
Not enough data
9.1
6431
Platform
Not enough data
9.3
2145
Not enough data
8.8
1742
Not enough data
8.8
1666
Not enough data
8.8
1508
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
2549
Not enough data
8.7
2525
Not enough data
9.3
2596
Not enough data
9.1
2435
Not enough data
Design & Editing
8.9
2480
Not enough data
8.9
2537
Not enough data
8.9
2449
Not enough data
Ad Management
8.8
1759
Not enough data
9.1
2255
Not enough data
8.5
1516
Not enough data
Analytics
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.8
2112
Not enough data
8.8
2237
Not enough data
8.7
2056
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
9.0
2197
Not enough data
9.0
2243
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
9.0
2282
Not enough data
9.1
2352
Not enough data
8.7
1896
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.4
269
AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.3
263
Not enough data
8.3
262
Not enough data
8.3
260
Not enough data
8.4
261
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.3
150
Not enough data
8.4
148
Grammar
8.7
67
Not enough data
8.5
67
Not enough data
8.9
65
Not enough data
Formatting
7.8
64
Not enough data
8.2
62
Not enough data
7.9
61
Not enough data
Content
8.6
64
Not enough data
8.9
65
Not enough data
8.3
61
Not enough data
Product Type
8.7
62
Not enough data
8.4
62
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.0
57
Not enough data
8.7
56
Not enough data
Design Tools
8.5
74
Not enough data
8.9
74
Not enough data
8.6
73
Not enough data
9.4
78
Not enough data
9.2
77
Not enough data
Communication Tools
8.3
69
Not enough data
8.7
71
Not enough data
Integrations
8.7
65
Not enough data
8.8
73
Not enough data
Software Offering
8.8
73
Not enough data
8.9
70
Not enough data
8.6
73
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Collaborative Whiteboard
8.6
56
Not enough data
8.5
54
Not enough data
8.6
58
Not enough data
Presenter Tools
Not enough data
8.9
2838
Not enough data
8.4
2443
Not enough data
8.3
2328
Not enough data
8.7
2739
Conferencing Options
Not enough data
9.0
3110
Not enough data
9.0
3167
Not enough data
9.1
3276
Application Tools
Not enough data
8.8
2511
Not enough data
8.6
2586
Not enough data
9.1
2884
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
Not enough data
8.5
238
Platform Basics
9.2
362
8.7
1831
9.1
350
8.8
1826
9.5
352
9.5
1860
Platform Content
8.6
331
8.7
1716
9.2
373
8.1
1717
9.0
346
8.3
1650
9.3
347
9.4
1827
Platform Additional Functionality
7.5
314
8.8
1618
8.5
320
9.2
1719
8.8
317
9.4
1766
Generative AI
8.0
297
8.5
563
7.7
295
8.2
552
7.3
288
7.7
549
7.7
286
8.5
557
7.0
279
7.3
539
7.3
282
8.2
547
7.7
289
7.9
546
Calculating
Not enough data
8.9
1874
Not enough data
8.9
1765
Insights
Not enough data
8.7
1748
Not enough data
8.9
1812
Editing
Not enough data
8.5
1750
Not enough data
9.4
1910
Not enough data
8.9
1803
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
1608
Not enough data
9.2
1824
Not enough data
9.1
1838
Not enough data
9.6
1928
Applications
Not enough data
9.3
1498
Not enough data
9.1
1336
Not enough data
8.4
1253
Collaboration
Not enough data
9.4
1504
Not enough data
9.0
1237
Not enough data
9.3
1423
Management
Not enough data
9.3
1374
Not enough data
9.1
1287
Not enough data
9.5
1348
Agentic AI - Office Suites
Not enough data
8.1
425
Not enough data
8.2
426
Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
9.0
5969
Not enough data
9.1
4216
Not enough data
8.3
3676
Not enough data
9.0
4264
Not enough data
8.9
4002
Meeting Coordination
Not enough data
9.1
5834
Not enough data
8.6
5208
Not enough data
8.8
5491
Not enough data
9.2
4204
Software Type
Not enough data
9.1
5785
Not enough data
9.2
4275
Not enough data
8.9
3848
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
Not enough data
8.2
404
Not enough data
7.9
409
Not enough data
8.3
406
Survey Management
Not enough data
9.0
1030
Not enough data
9.0
1053
Not enough data
8.4
1009
Not enough data
9.0
1027
Survey Customization
Not enough data
8.5
879
Not enough data
8.4
931
Not enough data
8.6
927
Not enough data
8.4
771
Survey Insights
Not enough data
8.8
1010
Not enough data
8.5
775
Not enough data
9.0
986
Not enough data
9.0
981
Agentic AI - Survey
Not enough data
8.5
95
Not enough data
8.1
92
Not enough data
8.5
94
Calendar View
Not enough data
9.2
1477
Not enough data
9.2
1442
Shared Calendar
Not enough data
9.3
1497
Not enough data
9.1
1449
Accessibility
Not enough data
8.8
1263
Not enough data
8.7
1318
Integration
Not enough data
9.0
1384
Not enough data
8.9
1361
Not enough data
8.9
1375
Notifications
Not enough data
9.0
1410
Not enough data
8.8
1264
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.9
786
Not enough data
8.2
786
Not enough data
8.1
781
Agentic AI - Calendar
Not enough data
8.3
332
Design
Not enough data
8.7
1427
Not enough data
8.5
1438
Not enough data
8.5
1430
Collaboration
Not enough data
9.4
1542
Not enough data
9.3
1512
File Types
Not enough data
9.2
1524
Not enough data
9.0
1494
Not enough data
8.7
1252
Edit & Revise
Not enough data
9.1
1505
Not enough data
9.0
1457
Not enough data
9.3
1529
Integrate & Embed
Not enough data
9.3
1479
Not enough data
8.9
1325
Not enough data
9.1
1404
Operating System
Not enough data
9.2
1377
Not enough data
9.1
1356
Not enough data
8.2
1104
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.5
779
Not enough data
8.6
766
Not enough data
7.8
756
Not enough data
8.3
758
Not enough data
8.2
752
Agentic AI - Document Creation
Not enough data
7.8
329
Design
9.5
511
Not enough data
9.2
505
Not enough data
9.2
497
Not enough data
9.2
498
Not enough data
9.1
484
Not enough data
9.2
487
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
446
Not enough data
9.2
488
Not enough data
Performance Tracking
8.8
665
Not enough data
8.7
622
Not enough data
9.2
686
Not enough data
Functionality
9.4
709
Not enough data
8.8
640
Not enough data
9.0
675
Not enough data
8.9
641
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
129
Not enough data
9.1
125
Not enough data
7.7
120
Not enough data
8.1
113
Not enough data
Search
8.0
114
Not enough data
7.6
92
Not enough data
7.0
93
Not enough data
8.1
96
Not enough data
Permissions
7.4
92
Not enough data
8.3
110
Not enough data
8.4
110
Not enough data
Platform
9.0
120
Not enough data
9.1
122
Not enough data
9.3
120
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Brand Asset Management
7.1
85
Not enough data
7.3
85
Not enough data
7.4
84
Not enough data
7.5
84
Not enough data
7.2
84
Not enough data
7.3
85
Not enough data
Image Generation
8.6
227
Not enough data
8.4
238
Not enough data
9.1
226
Not enough data
8.7
217
Not enough data
8.9
228
Not enough data
Advanced Functionality
8.7
217
Not enough data
8.1
215
Not enough data
8.2
211
Not enough data
9.1
230
Not enough data
Model
8.3
216
Not enough data
8.9
216
Not enough data
8.7
205
Not enough data
Commercial Rights & Licensing - AI Image Generators
9.6
51
Not enough data
License Type Transparency - AI Image Generators
9.2
23
Not enough data
Planning
7.9
480
Not enough data
Publishing
8.5
488
Not enough data
Social Media
8.7
502
Not enough data
Planning
7.9
505
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
476
Not enough data
7.4
451
Not enough data
7.3
463
Not enough data
7.3
469
Not enough data
6.8
459
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Content Creation
7.4
291
Not enough data
7.5
289
Not enough data
7.4
287
Not enough data
7.7
294
Not enough data
7.4
289
Not enough data
7.4
289
Not enough data
7.6
293
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.4
859
Not enough data
8.4
853
Not enough data
8.2
846
Not enough data
8.2
348
Not enough data
8.5
351
Not enough data
7.9
342
Generative AI
7.7
633
Not enough data
7.2
535
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Photo Editing
7.9
267
Not enough data
Video Creation - AI Video Generation
8.5
107
Not enough data
8.1
102
Not enough data
8.3
102
Not enough data
8.9
104
Not enough data
8.4
98
Not enough data
8.3
99
Not enough data
Generative AI - AI Video Generation
7.9
104
Not enough data
Editing - AI Video Generation
8.3
103
Not enough data
8.9
101
Not enough data
Storage & Management - AI Video Generation
8.8
102
Not enough data
8.8
101
Not enough data
8.7
100
Not enough data
8.4
99
Not enough data
Logistics - Print Fulfillment
8.8
76
Not enough data
8.6
74
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Print Fulfillment Services
7.9
42
Not enough data
Customization - Print Fulfillment
8.7
75
Not enough data
8.8
75
Not enough data
9.3
77
Not enough data
Video creation - Video Content Creation
7.8
294
Not enough data
7.6
275
Not enough data
8.4
299
Not enough data
9.0
303
Not enough data
8.3
290
Not enough data
8.3
273
Not enough data
7.5
268
Not enough data
7.8
293
Not enough data
8.6
285
Not enough data
Distribution - Video Content Creation
7.8
266
Not enough data
8.0
279
Not enough data
9.0
288
Not enough data
Analytics - Video Content Creation
7.6
264
Not enough data
7.5
260
Not enough data
Training & Support - Video Content Creation
8.0
279
Not enough data
8.2
283
Not enough data
Integrations - Video Content Creation
8.6
276
Not enough data
8.5
280
Not enough data
8.1
273
Not enough data
Other - Video Content Creation
8.8
285
Not enough data
8.6
282
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Content Creation
7.8
174
Not enough data
7.8
172
Not enough data
Functionality - Logo Design Tools
9.3
429
Not enough data
8.9
423
Not enough data
9.0
416
Not enough data
9.2
430
Not enough data
9.0
420
Not enough data
9.1
425
Not enough data
Content Generation - AI Content Creation Platforms
8.6
149
Not enough data
9.0
148
Not enough data
8.9
147
Not enough data
Management - AI Content Creation Platforms
8.9
144
Not enough data
8.9
143
Not enough data
8.8
143
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
Not enough data
8.0
81
Customizations
9.5
86
8.4
436
9.5
79
8.8
440
7.9
69
8.4
402
8.1
73
8.6
415
Growth
7.5
66
8.4
347
7.4
66
8.6
373
8.5
69
8.5
348
7.4
66
8.2
330
7.7
66
8.6
354
Content
7.6
68
8.9
402
8.0
67
8.8
412
8.6
64
8.8
408
7.5
64
8.5
152
Support
8.6
65
8.5
159
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Canva and Google Workspace are categorized as Presentation and Website Builder
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, Content Creation, Display Ad Design, Photo Editing, Desktop Publishing, Data Visualization, Print Fulfillment Services, Brand Asset Management, and Collaborative Whiteboard
Google Workspace is categorized as Business Instant Messaging, Screen Sharing, Note-Taking Software, Spreadsheets, Document Creation, Cloud Content Collaboration, Office Suites, Calendar, Email, Survey, and Video Conferencing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canva
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Google Workspace
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
6.8%
Computer Software
5.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.0%
Education Management
4.1%
Other
65.2%
Information Technology and Services
9.2%
Education Management
8.3%
Computer Software
7.8%
Marketing and Advertising
6.7%
Higher Education
5.1%
Other
62.9%
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?
20 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
Is there a way to see everyone all at once on the screen?
21 Comments
JB
Yes. On the bottom right, you'll see "Present your screen" and next to it "..." Those 3 dots give you access to screen settings. You can change to tile mode,...Read more
Is that possible to see the files from multiple Google accounts simultaneously?
17 Comments
JD
Yes. When a Google Drive document is shared to your Gmail, you can save it to your Drive. When you open the document, it will open in a separate tab. You...Read more
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