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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (48.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free
Canva
Star Rating
(6,579)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansPadlet
Star Rating
(336)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 6 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Canva excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a higher G2 Score compared to Padlet. Users appreciate its intuitive design, with one reviewer noting how easy it was to create presentations using the vast array of templates and icons available.
- Users say that Canva's implementation process is particularly smooth, with many highlighting the helpful resources available for beginners. One user mentioned the stepwise PDFs that guide new users through the setup, making it accessible even for those without design experience.
- Reviewers mention that Padlet shines in its user-friendly interface, especially for educational purposes. Many teachers and students find it easy to create discussion boards and mind maps, which helps in organizing thoughts and collaborating effectively.
- According to verified reviews, Canva offers a wider range of features, such as the Magic Eraser tool, which allows users to edit images with precision. This feature has been praised for its ease of use, making it a favorite among users who need quick edits for their projects.
- Users highlight that while Padlet has a strong focus on collaboration, it has fewer recent reviews compared to Canva, which may indicate a less active user base. However, those who do use Padlet appreciate its ability to facilitate peer feedback and interaction, especially in educational settings.
- Reviewers note that both platforms offer free entry-level pricing, but Canva's extensive library of templates and design tools gives it an edge for users looking to create visually appealing content quickly. One user emphasized that Canva is their go-to tool for presentations due to its rich resources.
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)
Free Trial
Canva
Free Trial is available
Padlet
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
4,924
9.3
293
Ease of Use
9.4
4,977
9.6
308
Ease of Setup
9.6
1,573
9.6
138
Ease of Admin
9.4
853
9.5
81
Quality of Support
8.8
3,650
9.3
197
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
783
9.6
63
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
4,815
9.5
313
Features by Category
Reports
8.8
434
Not enough data
8.8
431
Not enough data
9.1
503
Not enough data
8.7
418
Not enough data
9.1
460
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
434
Not enough data
8.8
431
Not enough data
9.1
503
Not enough data
8.7
418
Not enough data
9.1
460
Not enough data
Reports
8.7
389
Not enough data
8.7
389
Not enough data
8.7
379
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.5
206
Not enough data
8.3
201
Not enough data
Visualization
9.2
461
Not enough data
8.9
391
Not enough data
9.1
423
Not enough data
9.1
464
Not enough data
Data Updates
8.7
379
Not enough data
9.0
421
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.4
467
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
467
Not enough data
Data Updates
8.7
397
Not enough data
9.0
452
Not enough data
8.6
386
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
Not enough data
9.1
45
Not enough data
8.6
44
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
46
Not enough data
8.7
45
Not enough data
8.6
44
Not enough data
8.6
43
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
9.3
47
Design
Not enough data
8.8
46
Not enough data
9.1
47
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
9.2
46
Platform
Not enough data
9.0
41
Not enough data
8.1
39
Not enough data
9.0
43
Not enough data
9.3
42
Not enough data
8.2
38
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
8.1
38
Agentic AI - Web Content Management
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
2497
Not enough data
8.6
2475
Not enough data
9.3
2502
Not enough data
9.1
2403
Not enough data
Design & Editing
8.9
2440
Not enough data
8.9
2490
Not enough data
8.9
2408
Not enough data
Ad Management
8.8
1735
Not enough data
9.1
2221
Not enough data
8.5
1496
Not enough data
Analytics
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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
63
7.8
155
8.9
64
8.1
158
8.4
63
8.6
122
9.3
65
8.8
163
9.1
66
8.9
161
Communication Tools
8.1
62
8.9
153
8.5
63
9.2
162
Integrations
8.6
57
7.6
83
8.7
62
9.2
160
Software Offering
8.6
62
9.0
160
8.8
61
Feature Not Available
8.6
60
8.3
152
Agentic AI - Collaborative Whiteboard
8.4
49
Not enough data
8.3
47
Not enough data
8.5
50
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.1
334
Not enough data
9.1
329
Not enough data
9.5
332
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.6
316
Not enough data
9.2
338
Not enough data
9.0
325
Not enough data
9.2
324
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.5
305
Not enough data
8.5
307
Not enough data
8.7
305
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.9
286
Not enough data
7.6
287
Not enough data
7.2
280
Not enough data
7.6
278
Not enough data
6.9
274
Not enough data
7.2
275
Not enough data
7.6
280
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
9.3
86
Not enough data
9.0
86
Not enough data
9.5
87
Visual Tools
Not enough data
9.1
87
Not enough data
9.3
89
Not enough data
9.2
84
Mind Map Availability
Not enough data
9.0
86
Not enough data
8.9
84
Not enough data
8.8
83
Not enough data
9.3
85
Agentic AI - Mind Mapping
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.2
126
Not enough data
7.6
126
Not enough data
8.2
130
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Hardware
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
128
Security
Not enough data
8.5
131
Not enough data
8.3
130
Agentic AI - Visual Collaboration Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Learning Content
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
9.1
27
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Personalization
Not enough data
9.1
27
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Reporting and Analytics
Not enough data
7.8
27
Not enough data
8.3
27
Agentic AI - Digital Learning Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
9.5
500
Not enough data
9.2
499
Not enough data
9.3
489
Not enough data
9.2
493
Not enough data
9.0
480
Not enough data
9.1
481
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
440
Not enough data
9.2
482
Not enough data
Performance Tracking
8.8
661
Not enough data
8.8
620
Not enough data
9.2
681
Not enough data
Functionality
9.4
699
Not enough data
8.8
635
Not enough data
9.0
666
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
8.5
120
Not enough data
9.1
116
Not enough data
7.8
114
Not enough data
8.0
106
Not enough data
Search
8.0
111
Not enough data
7.6
92
Not enough data
7.0
93
Not enough data
7.9
93
Not enough data
Permissions
7.4
91
Not enough data
8.2
108
Not enough data
8.3
107
Not enough data
Platform
9.0
112
Not enough data
9.1
114
Not enough data
9.2
113
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Brand Asset Management
7.0
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
Not enough data
Image Generation
8.6
219
Not enough data
8.3
226
Not enough data
9.0
213
Not enough data
8.7
209
Not enough data
8.9
216
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
217
Not enough data
Model
8.3
208
Not enough data
8.8
207
Not enough data
8.6
199
Not enough data
Commercial Rights & Licensing - AI Image Generators
9.1
15
Not enough data
License Type Transparency - AI Image Generators
8.5
10
Not enough data
Planning
7.9
467
Not enough data
Publishing
8.4
475
Not enough data
Social Media
8.6
484
Not enough data
Planning
7.8
490
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
462
Not enough data
7.3
439
Not enough data
7.3
449
Not enough data
7.2
454
Not enough data
6.7
447
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Content Creation
7.3
283
Not enough data
7.4
281
Not enough data
7.4
279
Not enough data
7.6
284
Not enough data
7.4
280
Not enough data
7.4
281
Not enough data
7.6
282
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.6
625
Not enough data
7.2
532
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Photo Editing
7.9
262
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
75
Not enough data
8.5
74
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Print Fulfillment Services
7.8
41
Not enough data
Customization - Print Fulfillment
8.7
74
Not enough data
8.8
73
Not enough data
9.3
75
Not enough data
Video creation - Video Content Creation
7.8
292
Not enough data
7.5
272
Not enough data
8.3
292
Not enough data
9.0
294
Not enough data
8.3
286
Not enough data
8.3
270
Not enough data
7.5
266
Not enough data
7.8
289
Not enough data
8.6
281
Not enough data
Distribution - Video Content Creation
7.7
265
Not enough data
8.0
275
Not enough data
9.0
283
Not enough data
Analytics - Video Content Creation
7.6
261
Not enough data
7.5
258
Not enough data
Training & Support - Video Content Creation
8.0
276
Not enough data
8.2
279
Not enough data
Integrations - Video Content Creation
8.6
272
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
171
Not enough data
7.8
170
Not enough data
Functionality - Logo Design Tools
9.3
421
Not enough data
8.8
416
Not enough data
8.9
412
Not enough data
9.2
422
Not enough data
9.0
413
Not enough data
9.1
420
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
74
Not enough data
9.5
70
Not enough data
7.9
67
Not enough data
8.1
69
Not enough data
Growth
7.4
63
Not enough data
7.4
63
Not enough data
8.5
63
Not enough data
7.3
63
Not enough data
7.6
62
Not enough data
Content
7.6
65
Not enough data
8.0
64
Not enough data
8.6
62
Not enough data
7.4
62
Not enough data
Support
8.5
62
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Canva and Padlet are categorized as Collaborative Whiteboard
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, Presentation, and Website Builder
Padlet is categorized as Mind Mapping, Web Content Management, Digital Learning Platforms, and Visual Collaboration Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canva
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Padlet
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
13.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.8%
Computer Software
5.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.0%
Education Management
4.1%
Other
65.3%
Education Management
33.2%
Primary/Secondary Education
26.3%
Higher Education
15.9%
E-Learning
11.4%
Professional Training & Coaching
1.2%
Other
12.0%
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
What is padlet briefcase?
1 Comment
JC
Padlet Briefcase is a solution for businesses. However, we are deprecating Briefcase. If you are a business interested in Padlet, you should consider a Team...Read more
What are the main features of padlet?
1 Comment
JC
A padlet is a visual board for organizing and sharing content. Every padlet begins as a blank slate. You add text, image, and video. You share the padlet...Read more
What is the difference between padlet and padlet backpack?
1 Comment
JC
Padlet is great for individual users, while Padlet Backpack is made for educators and schools. If you want to learn more, here is our memberships page:...Read more
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