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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (42.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$0.00
Canva
Star Rating
(6,847)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansVisio
Star Rating
(675)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
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 even beginners to create professional-looking designs effortlessly. Users appreciate the ability to simply pick a template and utilize drag-and-drop features to produce visually appealing content quickly.
- Users say that Visio offers a robust set of templates and customization options, particularly for creating flowcharts and diagrams. Reviewers highlight its integration with Microsoft 365, which enhances its functionality for users already embedded in the Microsoft ecosystem.
- According to verified reviews, Canva stands out for its ease of setup and administration, making it a favorite among small businesses. Users frequently mention how quickly they can get started without needing extensive training or prior design experience.
- Reviewers mention that while Visio has a user-friendly interface, it can be less intuitive than Canva for those unfamiliar with diagramming tools. Some users noted that the learning curve can be steeper, especially for those who are not accustomed to Microsoft products.
- G2 reviewers highlight Canva's strong support and community resources, which contribute to a positive user experience. Many users feel that the platform is a good partner in their business endeavors, citing responsive customer service and helpful tutorials as key benefits.
- Users report that while Visio provides powerful drawing capabilities, it may not be as versatile as Canva for general design tasks. Canva's wide range of applications—from presentations to social media graphics—makes it a more comprehensive tool for everyday users looking to create diverse content.
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)
Visio
Free
$0.00
A basic Visio plan is included for free as part of Microsoft 365 subscription.
- Great for viewing diagrams and minor editing
- Coauthor, edit, add comments, and share diagrams in real time via the Visio web app or Microsoft Teams
- Access dozens of templates and sample diagrams to create: Business diagrams, General flowcharts, Basic organization charts Infographic timelines
Free Trial
Canva
Free Trial is available
Visio
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
5,031
8.8
587
Ease of Use
9.4
5,087
8.2
593
Ease of Setup
9.5
1,682
8.7
127
Ease of Admin
9.4
891
8.1
107
Quality of Support
8.8
3,737
8.0
376
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
822
8.5
95
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
4,920
6.7
577
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
2541
Not enough data
8.7
2519
Not enough data
9.3
2571
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
2251
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
Logistics
Not enough data
8.4
114
Not enough data
7.9
99
Not enough data
8.3
130
Not enough data
8.2
114
Not enough data
8.1
54
Editing & Design
Not enough data
9.1
143
Not enough data
8.7
132
Not enough data
8.8
140
Not enough data
8.7
142
Not enough data
8.6
137
Agentic AI - Org Chart
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
8.9
6
8.9
72
9.3
5
8.6
72
9.3
5
9.4
74
9.0
5
9.1
75
8.3
5
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
357
Not enough data
9.1
348
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
342
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
Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Visual Tools
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Mind Map Availability
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Agentic AI - Mind Mapping
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Hardware
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Visual Collaboration Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Platform Basics
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 Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
116
Not enough data
8.0
108
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
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
Not enough data
7.2
535
Not enough data
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
7.6
274
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 Visio 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
Visio is categorized as Org Chart, Diagramming, Mind Mapping, Visual Collaboration Platforms, and Wireframing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canva
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Visio
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%
Information Technology and Services
10.0%
Hospital & Health Care
6.4%
Computer Software
5.3%
Higher Education
4.6%
Computer Networking
3.2%
Other
70.5%
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
What is most interesting thing you like on Visio?
4 Comments
JP
That depends what are you trying to do. In my opinion. the ability to draw different types of diagrams using forms libraries, either built-in or that you can...Read more
Is there any option (search engine) available in software, where I can import shapes from Internet?
2 Comments
ES
Hello,
you can go to insert and then select online photos and type the name of the stencil you want to import. for example CISCO Stencil
regards,
ElieRead more
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