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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (66.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Canva
Star Rating
(6,886)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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Star Rating
(798)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Canva excels in user-friendliness, with many users highlighting its intuitive interface. One user mentioned, "What I like best about Canva is how easy and intuitive it is to use," making it a top choice for those without design experience.
- Users say that Photos offers solid organizational features, with one reviewer appreciating how it "organizes my photos according to my specifications." This makes it a good option for users who prioritize photo management alongside editing capabilities.
- Reviewers mention that Canva's extensive template library and drag-and-drop functionality significantly enhance productivity. A user noted, "I can just pick a template, drag and drop elements, and have a great-looking design ready," which is particularly beneficial for small businesses needing quick turnaround times.
- According to verified reviews, Photos is praised for its straightforward editing tools, especially the blur feature and auto-enhance options. Users find these tools handy for quick adjustments, although they may not offer the same depth as Canva's more advanced features.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Canva's support and community resources are robust, with a score reflecting high satisfaction. Users appreciate the platform's ability to be a "good partner in doing business," indicating strong ongoing support for users as they navigate their design projects.
- Users report that while Photos has a fast initial setup, it may not provide the same level of ongoing usability as Canva. One user mentioned the quick setup but did not elaborate on long-term satisfaction, suggesting that Canva's ongoing features and updates may keep users more engaged over time.
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)
Photos
No pricing availableFree Trial
Canva
Free Trial is available
Photos
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
5,051
8.9
569
Ease of Use
9.4
5,107
9.2
574
Ease of Setup
9.6
1,699
9.2
105
Ease of Admin
9.4
900
8.9
52
Quality of Support
8.8
3,752
8.7
429
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
831
8.5
50
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
4,938
8.4
540
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
2546
Not enough data
8.7
2524
Not enough data
9.3
2586
Not enough data
9.1
2437
Not enough data
Design & Editing
8.9
2475
Not enough data
8.9
2530
Not enough data
8.9
2441
Not enough data
Ad Management
8.8
1758
Not enough data
9.1
2252
Not enough data
8.5
1513
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
67
Not enough data
8.4
66
Not enough data
8.9
64
Not enough data
Formatting
7.7
64
Not enough data
8.2
61
Not enough data
7.8
60
Not enough data
Content
8.6
64
Not enough data
8.9
64
Not enough data
8.2
61
Not enough data
Product Type
8.7
61
Not enough data
8.3
61
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.0
56
Not enough data
8.6
55
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
75
Not enough data
9.1
76
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
70
Not enough data
Software Offering
8.7
70
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
358
Not enough data
9.1
348
Not enough data
9.5
350
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.6
330
Not enough data
9.2
371
Not enough data
9.0
345
Not enough data
9.3
342
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.5
311
Not enough data
8.5
317
Not enough data
8.8
313
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.0
295
Not enough data
7.7
293
Not enough data
7.2
286
Not enough data
7.7
285
Not enough data
6.9
278
Not enough data
7.3
281
Not enough data
7.7
287
Not enough data
Design
9.5
508
Not enough data
9.2
503
Not enough data
9.2
495
Not enough data
9.2
496
Not enough data
9.0
483
Not enough data
9.2
485
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
444
Not enough data
9.2
486
Not enough data
Performance Tracking
8.8
665
Not enough data
8.7
621
Not enough data
9.2
685
Not enough data
Functionality
9.4
708
Not enough data
8.8
638
Not enough data
9.0
672
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
126
Not enough data
9.1
122
Not enough data
7.7
119
Not enough data
8.0
110
Not enough data
Search
8.0
112
Not enough data
7.6
91
Not enough data
7.0
92
Not enough data
8.0
93
Not enough data
Permissions
7.4
90
Not enough data
8.3
108
Not enough data
8.3
108
Not enough data
Platform
9.0
117
Not enough data
9.1
118
Not enough data
9.3
120
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Brand Asset Management
7.1
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
225
Not enough data
8.4
234
Not enough data
9.1
223
Not enough data
8.7
215
Not enough data
8.9
226
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
228
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
48
Not enough data
License Type Transparency - AI Image Generators
9.1
21
Not enough data
Planning
7.9
476
Not enough data
Publishing
8.5
485
Not enough data
Social Media
8.6
496
Not enough data
Planning
7.9
502
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
473
Not enough data
7.4
448
Not enough data
7.3
460
Not enough data
7.2
466
Not enough data
6.7
456
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
6.1
32
7.2
535
5.2
30
Agentic AI - Photo Editing
7.9
267
5.0
18
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
75
Not enough data
8.5
73
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
74
Not enough data
9.3
76
Not enough data
Video creation - Video Content Creation
7.8
293
Not enough data
7.6
274
Not enough data
8.4
298
Not enough data
9.0
305
Not enough data
8.3
289
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
432
Not enough data
8.9
422
Not enough data
9.0
416
Not enough data
9.2
430
Not enough data
9.0
420
Not enough data
9.1
426
Not enough data
Content Generation - AI Content Creation Platforms
8.6
145
Not enough data
9.0
144
Not enough data
9.0
143
Not enough data
Management - AI Content Creation Platforms
8.9
140
Not enough data
8.9
139
Not enough data
8.8
139
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Photo Management
Not enough data
5.7
18
Not enough data
7.3
19
Customizations
9.4
86
Not enough data
9.5
79
Not enough data
7.9
69
Not enough data
8.0
72
Not enough data
Growth
7.4
65
Not enough data
7.4
66
Not enough data
8.5
69
Not enough data
7.4
65
Not enough data
7.6
64
Not enough data
Content
7.6
67
Not enough data
8.0
67
Not enough data
8.6
63
Not enough data
7.4
63
Not enough data
Support
8.6
66
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Canva and Photos 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
Photos is categorized as Photo Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canva
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Photos
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
6.9%
Computer Software
5.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.0%
Education Management
4.1%
Other
65.1%
Photography
6.7%
Marketing and Advertising
6.1%
Design
5.3%
Higher Education
4.5%
Information Technology and Services
3.6%
Other
73.9%
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?
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
Do you guys prefer Photos or Google Photos?
2 Comments
CM
Photos. I prefer Apple over Google for the most part. Read more
How should I best categorize my photos so that they are easily accessible?
1 Comment
KM
I categorize mine in albums based on year, specific events or calendar months, and locations and sub categories such as people, places, and things. That way...Read more
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