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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (67.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Canva
Star Rating
(6,835)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansPaintshop Pro
Star Rating
(206)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (67.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Paintshop ProSummary
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 that allows users to quickly create stunning designs. One user highlighted how easy it is to use, even for those without artistic skills, by simply dragging and dropping elements into pre-made templates.
- Users say that Paintshop Pro offers a robust set of tools that can compete with more established software like Photoshop. Reviewers appreciate the variety of options available for image correction and advanced editing, making it a strong choice for those who want to dive deeper into photo editing.
- According to verified reviews, Canva's implementation process is notably quick and straightforward, with users mentioning that the onboarding experience is seamless. This ease of setup is a significant advantage for small businesses looking to get started without a steep learning curve.
- Reviewers mention that while Paintshop Pro is easy to start with, it may not be as intuitive as Canva for everyday tasks. Some users noted that while the tools are powerful, they can feel less accessible for quick edits compared to Canva's streamlined approach.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Canva's extensive customization options make it suitable for a wide range of projects, from social media posts to business presentations. Users appreciate the flexibility to tailor designs to their specific needs, which enhances their overall satisfaction with the product.
- Users report that while Paintshop Pro has a solid feature set, its support quality lags behind Canva's. Reviewers noted that Canva's customer support is more responsive and helpful, contributing to a better overall experience for users who may need assistance.
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)
Paintshop Pro
No pricing availableFree Trial
Canva
Free Trial is available
Paintshop Pro
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
5,028
8.4
176
Ease of Use
9.4
5,083
8.4
178
Ease of Setup
9.5
1,678
8.3
33
Ease of Admin
9.4
890
8.5
28
Quality of Support
8.8
3,734
8.1
143
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
821
8.2
25
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
4,917
7.5
174
Features by Category
Reports
8.8
440
Not enough data
8.9
438
Not enough data
9.1
513
Not enough data
8.7
423
Not enough data
9.1
468
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
513
Not enough data
8.7
423
Not enough data
9.1
468
Not enough data
Reports
8.7
393
Not enough data
8.7
393
Not enough data
8.7
383
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.6
211
Not enough data
8.4
206
Not enough data
Visualization
9.2
467
Not enough data
8.9
395
Not enough data
9.1
428
Not enough data
9.1
469
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
456
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
2540
Not enough data
8.7
2518
Not enough data
9.3
2568
Not enough data
9.1
2434
Not enough data
Design & Editing
8.9
2471
Not enough data
8.9
2524
Not enough data
8.9
2438
Not enough data
Ad Management
8.8
1758
Not enough data
9.1
2250
Not enough data
8.5
1512
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
66
Not enough data
8.4
65
Not enough data
8.9
63
Not enough data
Formatting
7.7
63
Not enough data
8.2
60
Not enough data
7.8
59
Not enough data
Content
8.6
63
Not enough data
8.9
63
Not enough data
8.2
60
Not enough data
Product Type
8.6
60
Not enough data
8.3
60
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.0
55
Not enough data
8.6
54
Not enough data
Design Tools
8.5
72
Not enough data
8.9
72
Not enough data
8.6
72
Not enough data
9.4
74
Not enough data
9.1
75
Not enough data
Communication Tools
8.3
68
Not enough data
8.6
70
Not enough data
Integrations
8.7
62
Not enough data
8.8
69
Not enough data
Software Offering
8.7
69
Not enough data
8.9
69
Not enough data
8.6
70
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Collaborative Whiteboard
8.5
55
Not enough data
8.5
53
Not enough data
8.5
57
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.1
356
Not enough data
9.1
347
Not enough data
9.5
350
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.6
331
Not enough data
9.2
372
Not enough data
9.0
346
Not enough data
9.3
341
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.5
313
Not enough data
8.5
318
Not enough data
8.8
315
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.0
296
Not enough data
7.7
295
Not enough data
7.2
288
Not enough data
7.7
287
Not enough data
6.9
280
Not enough data
7.3
283
Not enough data
7.7
289
Not enough data
Design
9.5
507
Not enough data
9.2
502
Not enough data
9.2
494
Not enough data
9.2
495
Not enough data
9.0
482
Not enough data
9.2
484
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
443
Not enough data
9.2
485
Not enough data
Performance Tracking
8.8
664
Not enough data
8.8
620
Not enough data
9.2
685
Not enough data
Functionality
9.4
708
Not enough data
8.8
638
Not enough data
9.0
670
Not enough data
8.9
640
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
123
Not enough data
9.1
119
Not enough data
7.8
115
Not enough data
8.0
107
Not enough data
Search
8.0
110
Not enough data
7.6
90
Not enough data
7.0
91
Not enough data
8.0
92
Not enough data
Permissions
7.4
89
Not enough data
8.2
107
Not enough data
8.3
107
Not enough data
Platform
9.0
115
Not enough data
9.1
117
Not enough data
9.3
118
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
225
Not enough data
8.4
235
Not enough data
9.1
223
Not enough data
8.7
215
Not enough data
8.9
225
Not enough data
Advanced Functionality
8.7
215
Not enough data
8.1
213
Not enough data
8.1
209
Not enough data
9.1
227
Not enough data
Model
8.3
214
Not enough data
8.9
215
Not enough data
8.7
204
Not enough data
Commercial Rights & Licensing - AI Image Generators
9.5
41
Not enough data
License Type Transparency - AI Image Generators
9.0
19
Not enough data
Planning
7.9
476
Not enough data
Publishing
8.5
484
Not enough data
Social Media
8.6
495
Not enough data
Planning
7.9
501
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
472
Not enough data
7.4
448
Not enough data
7.3
459
Not enough data
7.3
465
Not enough data
6.7
455
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Content Creation
7.4
288
Not enough data
7.5
286
Not enough data
7.4
284
Not enough data
7.7
291
Not enough data
7.4
286
Not enough data
7.4
287
Not enough data
7.6
291
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.7
633
8.3
14
7.2
535
8.5
14
Agentic AI - Photo Editing
7.9
267
Not enough data
Video Creation - AI Video Generation
8.4
106
Not enough data
8.1
101
Not enough data
8.3
101
Not enough data
8.9
103
Not enough data
8.3
97
Not enough data
8.3
98
Not enough data
Generative AI - AI Video Generation
7.9
103
Not enough data
Editing - AI Video Generation
8.3
102
Not enough data
8.9
100
Not enough data
Storage & Management - AI Video Generation
8.8
101
Not enough data
8.8
100
Not enough data
8.7
99
Not enough data
8.4
98
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
73
Not enough data
9.3
75
Not enough data
Video creation - Video Content Creation
7.8
292
Not enough data
7.5
273
Not enough data
8.4
297
Not enough data
9.0
305
Not enough data
8.3
288
Not enough data
8.3
272
Not enough data
7.5
267
Not enough data
7.8
292
Not enough data
8.6
284
Not enough data
Distribution - Video Content Creation
7.7
265
Not enough data
8.0
278
Not enough data
9.0
288
Not enough data
Analytics - Video Content Creation
7.6
263
Not enough data
7.5
259
Not enough data
Training & Support - Video Content Creation
8.0
278
Not enough data
8.2
283
Not enough data
Integrations - Video Content Creation
8.6
275
Not enough data
8.5
279
Not enough data
8.1
272
Not enough data
Other - Video Content Creation
8.8
284
Not enough data
8.6
281
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Content Creation
7.8
173
Not enough data
7.8
171
Not enough data
Functionality - Logo Design Tools
9.3
431
Not enough data
8.9
421
Not enough data
9.0
415
Not enough data
9.2
429
Not enough data
9.0
419
Not enough data
9.1
425
Not enough data
Content Generation - AI Content Creation Platforms
8.6
146
Not enough data
8.9
145
Not enough data
8.9
144
Not enough data
Management - AI Content Creation Platforms
8.8
141
Not enough data
8.8
140
Not enough data
8.8
140
Not enough data
Customizations
9.4
86
Not enough data
9.5
78
Not enough data
7.8
68
Not enough data
8.0
71
Not enough data
Growth
7.4
64
Not enough data
7.4
65
Not enough data
8.5
69
Not enough data
7.3
64
Not enough data
7.6
63
Not enough data
Content
7.6
66
Not enough data
8.0
66
Not enough data
8.6
62
Not enough data
7.4
62
Not enough data
Support
8.5
65
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Canva and Paintshop Pro are categorized as Photo Editing
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, Desktop Publishing, Data Visualization, Print Fulfillment Services, Brand Asset Management, Collaborative Whiteboard, Presentation, and Website Builder
Paintshop Pro has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canva
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Paintshop Pro
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
5.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.0%
Education Management
4.1%
Other
65.1%
Design
9.5%
Graphic Design
7.0%
Photography
5.5%
Marketing and Advertising
5.0%
Internet
4.5%
Other
68.7%
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?
19 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 Corel PaintShop Pro free?
2 Comments
LV
It gives a 30 day free trail and then you need to subscribe to go forward.Read more
Will this program ever get a Mac version?
1 Comment
MS
I haven't heard of any progress on PaintShop Pro getting a Mac version. I wish they would. In the mean time, I'll keep using products like Canva and Gimp on...Read more
What does PaintShop pro do?
1 Comment
FN
Paintshop pro is a program like photo-paint, but with a slightly different tool set.Read more
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