Compare Canva and Riverside 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (87.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free 1 Users Per Month
Canva
Star Rating
(7,302)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
(1,704)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (87.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 Users Per Month
Free Trial is 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 appreciating its intuitive interface and the availability of infinite templates for various design needs. This makes it a go-to choice for those who want to create professional designs quickly and easily.
- Users say Riverside stands out for its high-quality recording capabilities, which is crucial for professionals needing reliable audio and video. Reviewers highlight the platform's intuitive design that allows them to focus on content rather than technical issues.
- According to verified reviews, Canva's extensive library of built-in assets and easy editing tools significantly enhance the design process, making it a favorite among small businesses looking for efficient content creation solutions.
- Reviewers mention that Riverside's support options, including a responsive chatbot and access to real people for troubleshooting, provide a reassuring safety net for users, ensuring they can resolve issues quickly and effectively.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both platforms are easy to set up, Canva's onboarding process is particularly praised for its quick implementation, allowing users to dive into their projects without delay.
- Users express that while Canva has a broader range of design features, Riverside's focus on text-based editing and animation capabilities makes it a strong contender for those specifically looking to enhance their video content creation.
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)
Riverside
Free
Free
1 Users Per Month
- Unlimited recording & editing
- Separate tracks for the first 2 hours of recording*
- Up to 720p recording
Free Trial
Canva
Free Trial is available
Riverside
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
5,232
9.4
1,572
Ease of Use
9.4
5,299
9.4
1,620
Ease of Setup
9.6
1,883
9.5
1,103
Ease of Admin
9.4
1,076
9.5
298
Quality of Support
8.8
3,889
9.4
1,352
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
1,002
9.5
285
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
5,096
9.7
1,599
Features by Category
Reports
8.8
437
Not enough data
8.9
439
Not enough data
9.1
514
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
437
Not enough data
8.9
439
Not enough data
9.1
514
Not enough data
8.7
423
Not enough data
9.1
468
Not enough data
Reports
8.7
392
Not enough data
8.8
392
Not enough data
8.7
382
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.5
210
Not enough data
8.3
204
Not enough data
Visualization
9.2
466
Not enough data
8.9
393
Not enough data
9.1
427
Not enough data
9.2
468
Not enough data
Data Updates
8.7
382
Not enough data
9.0
423
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.4
470
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
470
Not enough data
Data Updates
8.7
402
Not enough data
9.0
458
Not enough data
8.6
389
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
2593
Not enough data
8.7
2567
Not enough data
9.3
2725
Not enough data
9.1
2454
Not enough data
Design & Editing
8.9
2510
Not enough data
8.9
2570
Not enough data
8.9
2468
Not enough data
Ad Management
8.8
1771
Not enough data
9.1
2285
Not enough data
8.5
1521
Not enough data
Analytics
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Host Tools
Not enough data
9.0
82
Not enough data
8.8
73
Not enough data
9.6
93
Attendee Tools
Not enough data
8.3
67
Not enough data
8.2
67
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Post-Event Tools
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Integrations
Not enough data
8.3
70
Not enough data
8.5
65
Agentic AI - Webinar
Not enough data
8.4
39
Not enough data
7.9
38
Not enough data
7.9
38
Not enough data
8.1
41
Not enough data
8.3
39
Grammar
8.7
65
Not enough data
8.4
65
Not enough data
8.9
63
Not enough data
Formatting
7.7
62
Not enough data
8.2
60
Not enough data
7.8
59
Not enough data
Content
8.7
62
Not enough data
8.9
63
Not enough data
8.2
59
Not enough data
Product Type
8.7
60
Not enough data
8.3
60
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.0
56
Not enough data
8.6
54
Not enough data
Design Tools
8.5
70
Not enough data
9.0
71
Not enough data
8.5
72
Not enough data
9.3
75
Not enough data
9.2
77
Not enough data
Communication Tools
8.2
67
Not enough data
8.6
69
Not enough data
Integrations
8.6
60
Not enough data
8.8
70
Not enough data
Software Offering
8.7
70
Not enough data
8.9
71
Not enough data
8.7
73
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Collaborative Whiteboard
8.6
54
Not enough data
8.4
52
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
Software Options
Not enough data
9.2
116
Not enough data
9.2
114
Not enough data
9.0
109
Not enough data
8.8
98
Audience Tools
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
107
Not enough data
8.8
97
Streamer Tools
Not enough data
9.5
113
Not enough data
9.3
103
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Live Stream
Not enough data
8.5
48
Not enough data
8.3
47
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.1
574
Not enough data
9.5
704
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.5
455
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
614
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
522
Not enough data
8.4
445
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture
Not enough data
8.4
141
Platform Basics
9.2
382
Not enough data
9.1
359
Not enough data
9.5
374
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.6
336
Not enough data
9.3
397
Not enough data
9.1
352
Not enough data
9.3
363
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.5
312
Not enough data
8.6
329
Not enough data
8.8
324
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.9
302
Not enough data
7.7
299
Not enough data
7.2
290
Not enough data
7.7
287
Not enough data
6.9
279
Not enough data
7.3
284
Not enough data
7.7
292
Not enough data
Voice
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
316
Transcription
Not enough data
9.3
323
Not enough data
9.2
309
Not enough data
9.1
307
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Editing
Not enough data
8.6
299
Not enough data
8.3
286
Not enough data
8.7
312
Not enough data
7.7
258
Integration
Not enough data
8.5
254
Not enough data
7.9
236
Not enough data
9.0
282
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
253
Agentic AI - Transcription
Not enough data
8.2
84
Not enough data
8.2
82
Not enough data
8.2
84
Design
9.5
517
Not enough data
9.2
509
Not enough data
9.2
502
Not enough data
9.2
501
Not enough data
9.1
488
Not enough data
9.2
492
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
452
Not enough data
9.2
490
Not enough data
Performance Tracking
8.8
665
Not enough data
8.7
617
Not enough data
9.2
685
Not enough data
Functionality
9.4
709
Not enough data
8.8
637
Not enough data
9.1
676
Not enough data
8.9
642
Not enough data
Platform Features
Not enough data
9.4
116
Not enough data
8.4
104
Not enough data
8.9
93
Not enough data
8.5
90
Not enough data
9.1
99
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Organization
Not enough data
8.6
96
Not enough data
8.6
93
Not enough data
9.0
98
Customization
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
100
Analytics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Editing
Not enough data
9.0
472
Not enough data
9.2
494
Not enough data
8.6
431
Not enough data
8.2
405
Not enough data
8.6
433
Not enough data
9.1
514
Not enough data
9.1
478
Platform
Not enough data
8.9
447
Not enough data
9.0
439
Not enough data
8.4
414
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.1
311
Not enough data
8.0
323
Agentic AI - Video Editing
Not enough data
8.6
196
Not enough data
8.2
190
Not enough data
8.5
191
Not enough data
8.6
190
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
8.7
141
Not enough data
9.2
135
Not enough data
7.7
128
Not enough data
8.0
116
Not enough data
Search
8.0
116
Not enough data
7.7
94
Not enough data
7.0
96
Not enough data
8.0
98
Not enough data
Permissions
7.5
94
Not enough data
8.3
111
Not enough data
8.4
113
Not enough data
Platform
9.0
124
Not enough data
9.1
126
Not enough data
9.3
126
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Brand Asset Management
7.0
87
Not enough data
7.2
87
Not enough data
7.5
86
Not enough data
7.5
86
Not enough data
7.3
87
Not enough data
7.3
86
Not enough data
Image Generation
8.6
231
Not enough data
8.3
245
Not enough data
9.1
231
Not enough data
8.7
222
Not enough data
9.0
233
Not enough data
Advanced Functionality
8.7
221
Not enough data
8.1
219
Not enough data
8.2
213
Not enough data
9.1
235
Not enough data
Model
8.3
218
Not enough data
8.9
221
Not enough data
8.7
209
Not enough data
Commercial Rights & Licensing - AI Image Generators
9.4
77
Not enough data
License Type Transparency - AI Image Generators
9.4
37
Not enough data
Planning
7.9
486
Feature Not Available
Publishing
8.5
496
8.7
679
Social Media
8.7
521
Feature Not Available
Planning
7.9
516
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
7.5
486
8.4
531
7.4
459
8.2
496
7.4
472
8.4
500
7.3
475
7.3
460
6.8
464
7.3
461
Agentic AI - Content Creation
7.4
297
8.0
188
7.5
293
7.6
184
7.5
295
7.9
185
7.7
299
7.6
184
7.5
293
7.9
187
7.5
292
7.8
185
7.7
299
7.7
191
Generative AI
7.7
635
Not enough data
7.2
537
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Photo Editing
7.9
270
Not enough data
Video Creation - AI Video Generation
8.5
104
Not enough data
8.1
97
Not enough data
8.3
97
Not enough data
8.9
100
Not enough data
8.4
93
Not enough data
8.3
95
Not enough data
Generative AI - AI Video Generation
8.0
100
Not enough data
Editing - AI Video Generation
8.3
100
Not enough data
9.0
98
Not enough data
Storage & Management - AI Video Generation
8.8
100
Not enough data
8.9
97
Not enough data
8.7
97
Not enough data
8.5
96
Not enough data
Logistics - Print Fulfillment
8.8
77
Not enough data
8.6
75
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Print Fulfillment Services
7.9
42
Not enough data
Customization - Print Fulfillment
8.6
76
Not enough data
8.8
76
Not enough data
9.3
78
Not enough data
Video creation - Video Content Creation
7.8
297
Not enough data
7.6
279
Not enough data
8.4
306
Not enough data
9.0
310
Not enough data
8.3
293
Not enough data
8.3
277
Not enough data
7.5
270
Not enough data
7.8
300
Not enough data
8.6
288
Not enough data
Distribution - Video Content Creation
7.7
267
Not enough data
8.0
281
Not enough data
9.0
294
Not enough data
Analytics - Video Content Creation
7.7
265
Not enough data
7.5
260
Not enough data
Training & Support - Video Content Creation
8.1
280
Not enough data
8.2
285
Not enough data
Integrations - Video Content Creation
8.6
279
Not enough data
8.5
285
Not enough data
8.1
275
Not enough data
Other - Video Content Creation
8.8
288
Not enough data
8.6
284
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Content Creation
7.8
177
Not enough data
7.9
175
Not enough data
Functionality - Logo Design Tools
9.3
434
Not enough data
8.9
423
Not enough data
9.0
417
Not enough data
9.3
433
Not enough data
9.0
424
Not enough data
9.2
427
Not enough data
Content Generation - AI Content Creation Platforms
8.7
153
Not enough data
9.0
152
Not enough data
9.0
152
Not enough data
Management - AI Content Creation Platforms
8.9
147
Not enough data
8.9
145
Not enough data
8.8
145
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
Platform basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customizations
9.5
92
Not enough data
9.6
81
Not enough data
7.9
69
Not enough data
8.2
73
Not enough data
Growth
7.5
65
Not enough data
7.5
66
Not enough data
8.6
69
Not enough data
7.4
65
Not enough data
7.8
65
Not enough data
Content
7.7
67
Not enough data
8.1
67
Not enough data
8.7
62
Not enough data
7.6
62
Not enough data
Support
8.7
64
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Canva and Riverside are categorized as Content Creation
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, Display Ad Design, Photo Editing, Desktop Publishing, Data Visualization, Print Fulfillment Services, Brand Asset Management, Collaborative Whiteboard, Presentation, Website Builder, and AI Presentation Tools
Riverside is categorized as Audio Editing, Video Editing, Webinar, Screen and Video Capture, Transcription, Live Stream, and Video Communications
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canva
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Riverside
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
13.8%
Information Technology and Services
6.9%
Computer Software
5.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.1%
Education Management
4.1%
Other
65.0%
Entertainment
9.1%
Media Production
8.9%
Marketing and Advertising
8.6%
Broadcast Media
6.7%
Online Media
5.4%
Other
61.4%
Discussions
Can you use Canva designs for commercial purposes?
24 Comments
MS
Yes provided you have signed up for the PRO Version to use licensed photosRead more
What is included in Canva Pro?
23 Comments
JS
1000's of Templates, Elements, graphics, photographs, designsRead more
What are the features of Canva?
16 Comments
MW
Infographics, Collaborative projects, slide themes, lots of free high quality photos and graphics to create your own. Deployment for educations really really...Read more
Can you screen share on Riverside FM?
2 Comments
JT
Yes and it will record the screen share in a separate fileRead more
What is Riverside FM?
2 Comments
F
One of the best options if you need to do a Video Podcast.
You can invite guests, record the video and audio, edit and download the result as video(with...Read more
How does Riverside FM work?
1 Comment
JC
Think of ZOOM, but better, with better audio and video quality, its one of the best tools to not only create Podcast, Videocast, but also video SOPs.Read more
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