sarthak m.
SM
sarthak m.
Assistant Director of Production
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.
"Canva’s Intuitive UI and Collaboration Make Design Effortless"
5/5
What do you like best about Canva?

Canva has simplified graphic design with its UI. I was able to get a student plan/day plan, which has made the software highly accessible for individuals like me. The collaborative features are state of the art, allowing multiple people to work on a single project at once. The software offers blazing-fast performance, and the UX is highly responsive. Onboarding is swift, and the software is pretty much self-explanatory. I was also able to connect it to Salesforce to automatically send or schedule design assets. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canva?

Canva markets itself as a free, accessible design tool, but the reality hits fast. Core collaborative features like comments, real time editing, brand kits, and approval workflows all require a Pro or Teams subscription, which gets expensive quickly for small teams and freelancers. What stings more is how many templates show up in free search results but are actually Pro only a classic bait and switch. The free tier is also quietly shrinking as more features migrate behind the paywall over time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Prerna P.
PP
Prerna P.
Intern
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.
"Beginner-Friendly Design Tool with Time-Saving Templates"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Canva?

What I like about Canva is that it’s very easy to use, even for beginners. I can create professional-looking designs, presentations, posters, and more without needing much design knowledge. The drag-and-drop feature saves a lot of time, and there are plenty of ready-made templates available for every type of work. I also like that it runs smoothly on both mobile and laptop, which makes designing convenient every time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canva?

What I dislike is, some of the best templates, elements and features are only available in the pro version. Sometimes it also becomes a little slow when working on large designs or when the internet connection is weak. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Roger Rüstem Y.
RY
Roger Rüstem Y.
Master’s Thesis
Animation
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy, Time-Saving Designs with Canva’s Templates and Editing Tools"
5/5
What do you like best about Canva?

Canva is very easy to use and helps me create high-quality designs quickly. I use it for thumbnails, social media posts, and other graphics, and it saves me a lot of time. The templates and editing tools make the design process simple and efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canva?

The free version has some limitations, and many useful templates and elements require Canva Pro. It can also take a little time to find exactly what you're looking for because of the large number of templates. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AS
Anurag S.
Senior Software Engineer
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"My non-desinger brain finally stopped embarassing itself in client meetings."
4.5/5
What do you like best about Canva?

I do lot of clien facing work and for a long time the design side of things was always the weak spot. Not because the ideas weren't there but because translating them into something that looked professional tool either money or time I didn't have. Canva fixed that pretty practically. Social media posts are probably where I use it most. I'll resize the same design across Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook in about two minutes using the resize tool that alone used to take me forever doing it manually. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canva?

The free version is limiting enough that you'll hit the wall pretty fast if you're using it for client work. Some of the better templates background remover, certain resize options all locked behind pro. Which is fine, it's not expensive, but it does feel oike the free tier is more of a long trial than an actual usable tier for professionals. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Good for day to day editing"
4/5
What do you like best about Canva?

I really like Canva's Magic Studio features, especially Magic Design, Magic Resize, and Background Remover, which make it much faster to create polished visuals with minimal effort. The AI-powered image and text generation tools are also helpful for quickly creating social media posts, presentations, and marketing materials. Another improvement I've found useful is the growing library of templates, brand management features, and real-time collaboration, which make it much easier for teams to create consistent, professional-looking content together. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canva?

Nothing much but since this tool is made for not professional designers, they should have include some advance feature as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

ramzeed M.
RM
ramzeed M.
Product Design Intern - STEM
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Easy, Intuitive, and Incredibly Versatile—A Huge Time-Saver with Powerful AI"
5/5
What do you like best about Canva?

It’s really easy and intuitive to use. You can use it for basically anything, from writing a resume and designing a poster to making a pitch deck. It saves a lot of time and effort, and with its AI features you can do almost anything without leaving the app. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canva?

I think I don’t get all the fonts I want in it. Also, you need the Pro version for certain features. That’s fine, but when I was a student it was a bit difficult, since I didn’t have the Pro version at that time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Priyanka K.
PK
Priyanka K.
Process coordinator executive
Architecture & Planning
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Effortless Design, Perfect for All Levels"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Canva?

I really like using Canva to make presentations that look professional, and I also use it for media posts and marketing materials. Canva is great for making content, and I even use it to design resumes, posters, invitations, and other graphics. The best part is the abundance of templates that make it easy to create various designs. Canva's editing tools are user-friendly and allow me to work on projects with ease, requiring minimal design knowledge. I really like Canva because it simplifies the creation of designs and is ideal for those without much design experience. It offers a wide variety of templates, fonts, and graphics that enhance the appearance of my designs. The editor is intuitive, letting me drag and drop elements as needed, which saves a lot of time when crafting presentations, social media posts, and marketing materials. Additionally, Canva's compatibility with tools like Google Drive, Google Docs, Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Instagram, and LinkedIn makes it incredibly useful, enabling effortless sharing across these platforms. The initial setup was simple, and I found the process quick, with an easy-to-understand interface that allowed us to start making content quickly. Overall, Canva is easy to use and doesn't require design skills, making it excellent for presentations, marketing materials, media content, and business designs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canva?

I think the pricing of some premium features could be improved, especially for individual users or small teams. I find the interface a little cluttered with the large number of templates and design elements, which can make it difficult to find exactly what I need. More advanced editing and customization options would also be useful for users like me who want greater control over their designs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

IM
Ivy M.
Graphic Designer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Designing without getting stuck in the process"
5/5
What do you like best about Canva?

I love using Canva for our social posts, presentations, and video edits as it is my go-to for fast turnarounds. The templates are really helpful, offering a great head start and making it very intuitive even for beginners. Canva is fast, cloud-based, and recently added an offline mode, which is great. The AI features keep getting better and are incredibly helpful. I appreciate how everything is built to speed up processes, like the Brand Kit that keeps our colors, fonts, and logos ready, and the Magic Resize feature which turns one design into multiple formats easily. The AI tools like background remover and applying reference designs to another design save time, making it feel like I have a personal design assistant. Setup was super easy, it felt like jumping straight to designing without much admin work. I bet the price is really bang for the buck! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canva?

Sometimes it starts to feel limiting when I need more precise control like layering and customization can get a bit tricky when designs get complicated. I'd honestly love more control over exporting especially to fine tune for specific designs like document and ebooks that will be printed with precision and control. Also maybe a cleaner way to manage layers and assets in bigger projects because once things pile up it can get a little hard to navigate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Parish J.
PJ
Parish J.
Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.
"Empowers Team Collaboration with Easy, Accessible Design Tools"
4/5
What do you like best about Canva?

What I appreciate about Canva is how it makes design accessible to everyone, with basic features available for free. I also enjoy the wide variety of prebuilt templates, which makes starting a project much easier. Additionally, the collaboration feature is fantastic, allowing the team to work together on a single design seamlessly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canva?

The thing that is dislike about Canva is that, although it is easy to use, it can feel limiting when it comes to more advanced features. While the templates are helpful, many of the designs tend to look similar, with only changes in color or text. Another downside is that it requires internet access since most of its functions are web-based. Sometimes, it also lags when working on more complex designs. It also have less control over the detailed typography. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vansh N.
VN
Vansh N.
Undergraduate Student
Higher Education
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.
"Effortless Academic Presentations: A Lifesaver for University Students"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Canva?

As a university student, I frequently need to create academic presentations. What I like best about Canva is its massive library of templates and how easy it is to add complex visual elements. Recently, I had to design a 15-slide presentation on Black Holes for my physics class. Canva made it incredibly easy to integrate scientific animations and structure the slides professionally without needing any advanced graphic design skills. The drag-and-drop interface is a lifesaver when you are juggling multiple assignments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canva?

The most frustrating part about Canva is that many of the best visual elements are locked behind a paywall. While making my physics presentation, I noticed that several high-quality scientific icons, 3D animations, and advanced templates required a Canva Pro subscription. As a university student on a tight budget, it can be disappointing to find the perfect graphic for an assignment, only to realize you cannot use it without a watermark unless you pay to upgrade. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.