Compare Canva and Lumen5 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (68.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free
Canva
Star Rating
(6,987)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansLumen5
Star Rating
(69)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 5 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Canva excels in user-friendliness, with many praising its intuitive interface and the availability of infinite templates for various design needs. Users appreciate how easy it is to create professional designs without any prior experience.
- Users say that Lumen5 is a solid choice for small businesses looking to create videos quickly, highlighting its Text to Video feature as particularly useful. This feature allows users to transform written content into engaging videos, making it accessible even for those without video editing expertise.
- Reviewers mention that Canva's implementation process is notably quick and straightforward, with many users enjoying the ready templates and easy editing tools that streamline their design workflow. This ease of setup is a significant advantage for those who need to get started immediately.
- According to verified reviews, Lumen5 has made strides in enhancing its features, such as adding AI voices and scripts, which users find beneficial for creating polished videos. However, some users still feel that it requires a bit more time to master compared to Canva's more straightforward approach.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Canva consistently receives high marks for its overall satisfaction, with a strong emphasis on its quality of support. Users appreciate the responsive assistance they receive, which helps them navigate any challenges they encounter while using the platform.
- Users note that while Lumen5 offers a unique way to create video content, it sometimes lacks the variety of design options that Canva provides. This can limit creativity for users who are looking for more diverse visual elements in their projects.
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)
Lumen5
Community
Free
For casual video enthusiasts
- Unlimited videos
- Contains Lumen5 watermark
- 720p video resolution
Free Trial
Canva
Free Trial is available
Lumen5
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
5,081
9.0
56
Ease of Use
9.4
5,140
9.0
56
Ease of Setup
9.6
1,731
9.0
13
Ease of Admin
9.4
925
8.2
11
Quality of Support
8.8
3,777
8.7
49
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
855
9.3
9
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
4,966
9.3
53
Features by Category
Reports
8.8
440
Not enough data
8.9
438
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
440
Not enough data
8.9
438
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
212
Not enough data
8.4
207
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
383
Not enough data
9.0
425
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.4
471
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
471
Not enough data
Data Updates
8.7
402
Not enough data
9.0
458
Not enough data
8.6
390
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
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
2555
Not enough data
8.7
2530
Not enough data
9.3
2608
Not enough data
9.1
2436
Not enough data
Design & Editing
8.9
2483
Not enough data
8.9
2541
Not enough data
8.9
2450
Not enough data
Ad Management
8.8
1759
Not enough data
9.1
2261
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
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
73
Not enough data
8.9
74
Not enough data
8.6
75
Not enough data
9.3
77
Not enough data
9.2
78
Not enough data
Communication Tools
8.3
69
Not enough data
8.7
71
Not enough data
Integrations
8.7
64
Not enough data
8.8
72
Not enough data
Software Offering
8.8
72
Not enough data
8.9
71
Not enough data
8.6
72
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Collaborative Whiteboard
8.6
57
Not enough data
8.5
54
Not enough data
8.6
58
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.2
365
Not enough data
9.1
352
Not enough data
9.5
355
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.6
332
Not enough data
9.2
376
Not enough data
9.0
345
Not enough data
9.3
348
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.5
314
Not enough data
8.5
323
Not enough data
8.8
319
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.0
297
Not enough data
7.7
296
Not enough data
7.2
289
Not enough data
7.7
286
Not enough data
7.0
279
Not enough data
7.3
282
Not enough data
7.7
289
Not enough data
Design
9.5
513
Not enough data
9.2
505
Not enough data
9.3
498
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
448
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
708
Not enough data
8.8
640
Not enough data
9.0
675
Not enough data
8.9
641
Not enough data
Editing
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
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Agentic AI - Video Editing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
126
Not enough data
7.7
121
Not enough data
8.1
112
Not enough data
Search
8.0
113
Not enough data
7.6
92
Not enough data
7.0
93
Not enough data
8.0
94
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
9.2
120
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
237
Not enough data
9.1
225
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
229
Not enough data
Model
8.3
215
Not enough data
8.9
216
Not enough data
8.7
205
Not enough data
Commercial Rights & Licensing - AI Image Generators
9.5
55
Not enough data
License Type Transparency - AI Image Generators
9.3
25
Not enough data
Planning
7.9
480
Not enough data
Publishing
8.5
489
Not enough data
Social Media
8.7
502
Not enough data
Planning
7.9
508
8.3
5
Generative AI
7.5
478
Not enough data
7.4
452
Not enough data
7.3
464
Not enough data
7.3
470
Not enough data
6.8
460
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Content Creation
7.4
292
Not enough data
7.5
290
Not enough data
7.5
289
Not enough data
7.7
296
Not enough data
7.4
290
Not enough data
7.4
290
Not enough data
7.7
294
Not enough data
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
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
Not enough data
Generative AI - AI Video Generation
7.9
105
Not enough data
Editing - AI Video Generation
8.3
104
Not enough data
9.0
102
Not enough data
Storage & Management - AI Video Generation
8.8
103
Not enough data
8.9
102
Not enough data
8.7
101
Not enough data
8.5
100
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
300
Not enough data
9.0
304
Not enough data
8.3
290
Not enough data
8.3
274
Not enough data
7.5
268
Not enough data
7.8
295
Not enough data
8.6
286
Not enough data
Distribution - Video Content Creation
7.8
266
Not enough data
8.0
279
Not enough data
9.0
289
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
8.3
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
7.9
172
Not enough data
Functionality - Logo Design Tools
9.3
428
Not enough data
8.9
421
Not enough data
9.0
415
Not enough data
9.2
429
Not enough data
9.0
420
Not enough data
9.2
424
Not enough data
Content Generation - AI Content Creation Platforms
8.6
149
Not enough data
9.0
148
Not enough data
9.0
148
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
Customizations
9.5
88
Not enough data
9.5
81
Not enough data
7.9
69
Not enough data
8.1
73
Not enough data
Growth
7.5
66
Not enough data
7.4
66
Not enough data
8.5
70
Not enough data
7.4
67
Not enough data
7.7
66
Not enough data
Content
7.6
69
Not enough data
8.1
69
Not enough data
8.6
65
Not enough data
7.5
64
Not enough data
Support
8.6
66
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Canva and Lumen5 are categorized as Video Content Creation and Content Creation
Unique Categories
Canva is categorized as AI Content Creation Platforms, Logo Design Tools, AI Video Generators, AI Image Generators, Design Systems, AI Writing Assistant, Display Ad Design, Photo Editing, Desktop Publishing, Data Visualization, Print Fulfillment Services, Brand Asset Management, Collaborative Whiteboard, Presentation, and Website Builder
Lumen5 is categorized as Video Editing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canva
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Lumen5
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
6.9%
Computer Software
5.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.0%
Education Management
4.1%
Other
65.2%
Information Services
12.7%
Marketing and Advertising
9.5%
Internet
9.5%
Information Technology and Services
9.5%
Hospital & Health Care
4.8%
Other
54.0%
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 lumen5 good?
1 Comment
PM
Lumen5 is very good, easy to use, you can create engaging videos in really short time even with the free version.Read more
Lumen5 has no more discussions with answers
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