Swapnil C.
SC
Swapnil C.
Internship Trainee
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Game-Changer for Social Media Design"
5/5
What do you like best about Canva?

I use Canva for creating social media assets for my clients and my music business. I really appreciate how simple it makes designing and editing, which can be complex in other software. The pre-made templates and pro features are amazing, and they help a lot when I don't have a separate budget for hiring a designer. I like the simplicity of the software, its ease of access, the speed of the features, and having a pro account has almost replaced the use of Photoshop for me. Creating and editing is fast and easy, thanks to the simple tools and drag-and-drop system. Built-in features like AI eraser or background remover really help. The best part is Cana's performance is superb, even as a web-based application. I can also use it on the phone, and its app is amazing. Whenever I need a quick fix or urgent changes and I don't have my laptop with me, it really works. The initial setup is super easy, even kids can understand it easily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canva?

The AI features still don't provide great 100% results. It's fine for me because I don't work on high paying or high budget projects on it. Also, its video editor is a bit problematic and lagging, though I don't use Canva for video editing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bảo Ngọc N.
BN
Bảo Ngọc N.
I am working as a buyer in a local food and beverage manufacture.
Food & Beverages
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.
"Canva Makes CVs, Posters, and Cards Easy to Design"
5/5
What do you like best about Canva?

Canva is a good choice for me when I need to design a CV, poster, or birthday card, because these tasks relate directly to my daily activities. It is suitable for designing and arranging symbols, pictures, and text in a clear way. I feel free to place every part according to my imagination and adjust the layout until it looks right. In addition, I can check the grammar in my content directly in this application without needing to find any other tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canva?

Sometimes the website version lags a bit. But overall, everything has been okay up to now, so I’m still sticking with this application. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

LaToya B.
LB
LaToya B.
Associate Director of Rec Programming
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Easy to Use, Endless Templates, and Smooth Instagram Posting"
5/5
What do you like best about Canva?

I love how easy it is to use. Its has a clean look and integrates with external apps. It can directly post to Instagram, which is the main platform we use to market our programs. It's used on your browser and it saves your progress when you exit out. To get all the features, it does have a cost but if you're using it consistently, it's worth it.

The templates and fonts seem to be endless and the AI feature helps if you don't already have a design or logo idea. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canva?

The only con I can think of is that if you're working with large files or videos, it may lag a little and take longer to download. The AI feature can be disappointing if you're expecting it to crank out non-generic designs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Anwesha I.
AI
Anwesha I.
student
Graphic Design
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.
"Canva’s Free Templates Make Designing for Any Event Fast and Easy"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Canva?

I’m an active user of Canva. I’m into graphic designing, and it’s my first choice whenever I need to create designs or a creative poster. One thing I really like is that it has free templates. For example, if I want to make a thoughtful birthday story for my friends but I don’t have much time, I can simply go to the templates section and pick the one that stands out to me. These templates aren’t low quality either they work fine. If you have enough time to look through them, there are plenty of good options.

I also like how there’s a wide variety of templates for literally any event that comes to mind, whether you want to make your own cookbook, a birthday card, an invitation, or even a logo. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canva?

I’d say it’s still not ideal for complex projects. For example, if I need to sell some new-generation style posters, it doesn’t really feel meant for that, mainly because you’re limited to what the sliders and presets allow. You can’t always use the font style you want. Like, if I want my text to bend, wrap, or dance around a design, it becomes hard to do, and that’s something I don’t see as an issue in other professional designing tools. Canva also doesn’t have a wide variety of fonts, and if there aren’t many font options, then they should at least allow more font customization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Riya D.
RD
Riya D.
Founder's Office
Food & Beverages
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"AI-Powered Canva + ChatGPT Integration Makes Presentations and Graphics Effortless"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Canva?

The best part of Canva is that I can use AI in Canva, and I’ve already integrated it with ChatGPT. With simple prompts and commands, it generates templates for my presentations and also creates stunning graphics using AI in Canva. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canva?

There’s nothing I dislike about Canva, since I mostly use it for my presentations and for designing email marketing templates. I use it regularly, and it works well for what I need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SV
Shivansh V.
Software Engineer
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Effortless Design with an Intuitive Interface and Huge Template Library"
5/5
What do you like best about Canva?

I love Canva because its intuitive drag-and-drop interface makes designing feel effortless, even if you’re a complete beginner. I also really appreciate the huge library of templates and assets, which helps me put together polished, professional-looking designs in just a few minutes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canva?

Canva is convenient and easy to use, but it can feel restrictive for professional designers. The heavy reliance on templates can limit creativity, and some advanced design controls just aren’t there when you need more precision. It also gets frustrating when important features are locked behind paid plans, which can slow down more complex projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Biotechnology
UB
Verified User in Biotechnology
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Canva Pro: Intuitive, Template-Rich Design That Boosts Productivity"
5/5
What do you like best about Canva?

Canva has become an essential tool in my daily workflow. Its clean, intuitive interface makes it quick and easy to design presentations, social media content, marketing materials, and documents. The platform offers thousands of high-quality templates, seamless integrations with other tools, and reliable performance across devices.

Canva Pro delivers excellent value for money, and the AI features keep improving my productivity by helping me generate content, edit images, and streamline design tasks. Collaboration is straightforward as well, making it easy for teams to work together in real time. Overall, Canva is one of the most accessible and efficient design platforms available, and it’s something I personally use almost every day for work and for personal projects.

I started using Canva around a few years ago for academic and personal project, it was pretty easy for me to find resources and onboard myself on with the software. I loved and still love the overall structure and the way all tools are presented, making it pretty easy to learn and access. In all my years (4 years) of using the software i have never met anyone who was completly stuck on the software, most issues resolve themselves or can be resolved by just a quick search. Love canva! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canva?

The main downside of Canva is that some advanced design and editing capabilities are limited compared to professional software. Performance can occasionally slow down on complex projects, and many premium assets and features require a paid subscription. The AI tools are helpful but still need human review and editing to produce the best results. Overall, for me personally these drawbacks are relatively minor considering the platform's ease of use and value. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nidumollu L.
NL
Nidumollu L.
Student
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.
"Canva Makes Design Fast and Easy with Intuitive Templates and Collaboration"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Canva?

What I like best about Canva is how easy it makes designing even for people without professional graphic design experience. The drag-and-drop interface is very intuitive, and the huge collection of templates, fonts, icons, and design elements helps create presentations, posters, social media posts, and other content quickly.

The most helpful part is how much time it saves. Instead of starting designs from scratch, Canva provides ready-made templates that can be customized in minutes. It also works well for collaboration, and the cloud-based access makes it convenient to edit projects from different devices without losing progress. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canva?

One thing I don’t like about Canva is that some of the best templates, graphics, and features are locked behind the Pro subscription, so the free version can feel a bit limited at times. It’s great for quick and simple designs, but for more advanced editing or highly customized work, it can sometimes feel restrictive compared to professional software. I’ve also noticed that larger projects can occasionally lag, especially on slower devices or internet connections. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Natalie J.
NJ
Natalie J.
Sales Assistant | Warm Lead Follow-Up & Demo Coordination
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Powerful, Easy-to-Use Design Platform for Modern Content Creation"
5/5
What do you like best about Canva?

What I like most about Canva is how easy it is to create professional-looking content quickly, even when I’m working on more complex projects. The platform feels intuitive to use, it keeps adding new features, and it offers a huge library of templates, graphics, fonts, and AI tools. All of that makes it much faster and more efficient for me to design presentations, social media content, marketing materials, videos, and print products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canva?

One drawback is that some of the more advanced customization and editing options can feel a bit limited compared with high-end professional design software. On larger projects, performance can also occasionally slow down, especially when you’re working with very heavy graphics or complex, multi-page designs. That said, for most content-creation needs, the overall ease of use and quick workflow more than make up for these limitations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

PW
Payton W.
Leasing & Marketing Specialist
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Canva Makes Professional Designs Fast with an Intuitive, Versatile Editor"
5/5
What do you like best about Canva?

What I like best about Canva is how easy it makes creating professional-looking content, even for people who aren’t trained designers. The platform is super intuitive, and the drag-and-drop interface saves a ton of time. I also love the huge library of templates, graphics, fonts, and stock content because it makes it easy to stay creative while still working efficiently.

Another big plus is how versatile it is. I can use it for everything from social media graphics and presentations to flyers, event marketing materials, and branded content all in one place. Overall, it strikes a really good balance between simplicity and powerful design capabilities, which is why I use it so often. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canva?

The only thing I dislike about Canva is that a lot of the best features, templates, and design elements are locked behind the paid subscription. The free version is still very good, but it can be frustrating to spend time creating something and then realize certain graphics, resizing tools, or brand features require Canva Pro.

Other than that, I honestly don’t have many complaints because the platform itself is very user-friendly and consistently makes design work faster and easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.