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Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (63.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Starting at $36.00
Canva
Star Rating
(7,017)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
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Free
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Star Rating
(38)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $36.00
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 satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to The Brief. Users appreciate its friendly UI and the ability to create professional designs quickly, highlighting features like the Text to Image AI tool and a vast library of templates.
- Users say that Canva's implementation process is notably smooth, with many praising its intuitive onboarding that allows even beginners to navigate the platform effortlessly. In contrast, The Brief has received fewer reviews recently, which may indicate challenges in user adoption or satisfaction.
- According to verified reviews, Canva's extensive range of features, including easy editing and built-in assets, makes it a go-to choice for small businesses. Users frequently mention how these tools simplify the design process, while The Brief, despite its strengths in asset creation, may not offer the same level of versatility.
- Reviewers mention that Canva's support quality is generally well-received, although it scores slightly lower than The Brief in this area. Users appreciate the responsive assistance available, which complements the platform's ease of use, while The Brief's support may not be as widely discussed, possibly due to its smaller user base.
- Users highlight that Canva's ability to meet diverse design needs is a major advantage, with features like drag and drop editing and a variety of banner types. The Brief, while praised for its brand consistency and streamlined information delivery, may not cater to as broad a range of design requirements.
- G2 reviewers note that Canva's free entry-level pricing is a significant draw for small businesses, allowing users to access a wealth of features without upfront costs. In contrast, The Brief's starting price of $36.00 may limit its accessibility for some users, despite its strong performance in specific areas like asset 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)
The Brief
Pro
Starting at $36.00
Ideal for individuals who want to get started in creating static and animated designs with the power of Generative AI.
- 1 Editor
- Up to 5 Brand Kits
- 250 Export credits / month
Free Trial
Canva
Free Trial is available
The Brief
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
5,099
8.8
28
Ease of Use
9.4
5,157
9.3
29
Ease of Setup
9.6
1,749
9.3
16
Ease of Admin
9.4
944
9.3
10
Quality of Support
8.8
3,791
8.9
20
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
876
10.0
10
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
4,982
9.1
26
Features by Category
Reports
8.8
437
Not enough data
8.9
438
Not enough data
9.1
513
Not enough data
8.7
422
Not enough data
9.1
466
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
438
Not enough data
9.1
513
Not enough data
8.7
422
Not enough data
9.1
466
Not enough data
Reports
8.7
392
Not enough data
8.8
392
Not enough data
8.7
382
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.6
210
Not enough data
8.4
205
Not enough data
Visualization
9.2
466
Not enough data
8.9
394
Not enough data
9.1
426
Not enough data
9.2
467
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
469
Not enough data
Data Updates
8.7
400
Not enough data
9.0
456
Not enough data
8.6
388
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
2562
9.4
21
8.7
2536
8.4
19
9.3
2624
8.9
21
9.1
2440
9.1
19
Design & Editing
8.9
2487
8.5
19
8.9
2544
8.2
21
8.9
2453
8.5
20
Ad Management
8.8
1759
9.0
19
9.1
2264
8.7
21
8.5
1514
Feature Not Available
Analytics
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Authoring 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
Agentic AI - Creative Management Platforms
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
Testing Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Publishing Tools
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Grammar
8.6
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
8.6
62
Not enough data
8.9
63
Not enough data
8.2
59
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
73
Not enough data
9.3
77
Not enough data
9.2
78
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
71
Not enough data
Software Offering
8.7
71
Not enough data
8.9
71
Not enough data
8.6
72
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Collaborative Whiteboard
8.6
56
Not enough data
8.5
53
Not enough data
8.5
57
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.2
363
Not enough data
9.1
349
Not enough data
9.5
356
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.6
330
Not enough data
9.2
376
Not enough data
9.0
343
Not enough data
9.3
347
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.5
312
Not enough data
8.5
320
Not enough data
8.8
317
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.0
295
Not enough data
7.7
294
Not enough data
7.2
287
Not enough data
7.7
284
Not enough data
6.9
277
Not enough data
7.3
280
Not enough data
7.7
287
Not enough data
Design
9.5
512
Not enough data
9.2
504
Not enough data
9.2
497
Not enough data
9.2
497
Not enough data
9.1
483
Not enough data
9.2
487
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
447
Not enough data
9.2
487
Not enough data
Performance Tracking
8.8
664
Not enough data
8.7
619
Not enough data
9.2
684
Not enough data
Functionality
9.4
707
Not enough data
8.8
637
Not enough data
9.0
673
Not enough data
8.9
639
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
9.2
126
Not enough data
7.7
121
Not enough data
8.0
110
Not enough data
Search
8.0
111
Not enough data
7.6
90
Not enough data
7.0
92
Not enough data
8.0
93
Not enough data
Permissions
7.4
90
Not enough data
8.2
107
Not enough data
8.3
108
Not enough data
Platform
9.0
118
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
226
Not enough data
8.4
237
Not enough data
9.1
224
Not enough data
8.7
216
Not enough data
8.9
227
Not enough data
Advanced Functionality
8.7
216
Not enough data
8.1
214
Not enough data
8.2
210
Not enough data
9.1
229
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
59
Not enough data
License Type Transparency - AI Image Generators
9.3
26
Not enough data
Planning
7.9
478
Not enough data
Publishing
8.5
487
Not enough data
Social Media
8.7
501
Not enough data
Planning
7.9
507
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
476
Not enough data
7.4
450
Not enough data
7.3
463
Not enough data
7.3
468
Not enough data
6.8
458
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Content Creation
7.4
291
Not enough data
7.5
289
Not enough data
7.4
288
Not enough data
7.7
295
Not enough data
7.4
289
Not enough data
7.4
289
Not enough data
7.6
293
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.7
632
Not enough data
7.2
534
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
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
299
Not enough data
9.0
303
Not enough data
8.3
289
Not enough data
8.3
273
Not enough data
7.5
267
Not enough data
7.8
294
Not enough data
8.6
285
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
8.3
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
429
Not enough data
8.9
421
Not enough data
9.0
414
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
8.9
148
Not enough data
9.0
148
Not enough data
Management - AI Content Creation Platforms
8.8
144
Not enough data
8.9
143
Not enough data
8.8
143
Not enough data
Customizations
9.5
85
Not enough data
9.5
78
Not enough data
7.8
67
Not enough data
8.0
71
Not enough data
Growth
7.4
64
Not enough data
7.3
64
Not enough data
8.5
67
Not enough data
7.3
64
Not enough data
7.6
64
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
63
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Canva and The Brief are categorized as Display Ad Design
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, Photo Editing, Desktop Publishing, Data Visualization, Print Fulfillment Services, Brand Asset Management, Collaborative Whiteboard, Presentation, and Website Builder
The Brief is categorized as Creative Management Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canva
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
The Brief
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%
Marketing and Advertising
23.7%
Computer Software
18.4%
Higher Education
7.9%
Media Production
5.3%
Information Technology and Services
5.3%
Other
39.5%
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?
22 Comments
JS
1000's of Templates, Elements, graphics, photographs, designsRead 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 there any likelyhood that you will be introducing the ability to incorporate live feeds into ads?
1 Comment
AN
Hello Dan,
To answer your inquiry, I would require a bit more details. If you are referring to having live metrics on your ad to be able to track stats...Read more
When integrating with google drive?
1 Comment
AN
Hi Victor,
As of this very moment we do not have this feature on our development list but since Bannersnack is a customer oriented product having a strong...Read more
Where can I use the banners created in Bannersnack?
1 Comment
Official Response from The Brief
Our first aim is to help users create all the visuals for their marketing campaigns in once place. You can use your banners on all major advertising...Read more
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