The Best Canva AlternativesTop Image Editors & Graphic Design Tools like Canva

Canva is a web-based, drag-and-drop design tool for quickly creating graphics using templates, with basic image editing and collaboration. Users call Desygner one of the closest Canva replacements, praising extra design options and an easy-to-use workflow.

Canva alternatives split between template-first social design tools and pro UI/vector tools. Desygner leads as the top-ranked alternative, built around templates plus AI-powered design assistance and stock imagery. Penpot ranks second with open-source responsive layouts and code inspection for designer–developer collaboration.

For offline desktop editing, Affinity ranks third as a professional suite combining photo editing, vector illustration, and layout with non-destructive editing. Users praise PosterMyWall for being free, very easy to use, and packed with templates for quick marketing graphics. Penpot supports interactive prototyping with animations, transitions, and flow rates to simulate real user interactions.

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Canva is an image editor, but open source transparency seekers have options in Penpot and Aktivisda. Organizations needing control over where designs live can self-host alternatives like Penpot, Picmaker, and Aktivisda. For users making presentations and infographics beyond general-purpose graphics, visme and Genially target these specific workflows.

Photographers and photo editors prioritizing retouching over templates can choose Pixlr and Luminar Neo, which emphasize photo enhancements including AI tools. Browser-based workflows benefit from Vectr, VistaCreate, and Adobe Express, which run online for quick access without installs. Windows users have desktop options in Affinity, Figma, and Pixlr, while Mac users can choose Affinity, Figma, and Affinity Designer. Mobile creators have iPhone and Android workflows covered by Desygner, Pixlr, and PicsArt.

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    Desygner

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    Desygner is an online and mobile design solution that is often regarded as a great alternative to Canva. It offers a simpler and more affordable option compared to expensive and complicated design suites. Desygner has received positive reviews and is highly praised for its visual design, custom templates, and support for multiple languages. It is the most popular alternative to Canva and provides a wider range of options to create and customize designs. Users appreciate Desygner's user-friendly interface and find it easier to use compared to Canva.

    178 Desygner alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Desygner as an Alternative to Canva
    Top Positive Comment
    Pavlin Lazarov
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    It's a good alternative to Canva, but it lags on Firefox based browsers.

    atikuldesk
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    The most similar out of all and fewer resources

    roshad87a9
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    has image-box which canva don have

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    • Almost everyone thinks Desygner is a great Canva alternative.

    • Desygner is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Canva.

    • Desygner is the most popular free alternative to Canva.

    • Desygner is Freemium and ProprietaryCanva is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Penpot icon

    Penpot

     231 likes

    Open-source design platform offering web-based and self-hosted workflows, code inspection in HTML and CSS, adaptive layouts with CSS Grid and Flex, real-time collaboration, auto layout features, reusable components, design tokens, layer support, plugins, and no tracking.

    68 Penpot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (MPL-2.0)

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    Powerful interaction design tool for designers and developers.
     
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    t4d
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    It's free and open source, so we can be sure it does not go away.

    Anikmoujegy
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    It's free and open source, so we can be sure it does not go away.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Penpot is a great Canva alternative.

    • Penpot is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Canva.

    • Penpot is the most popular Open Source alternative to Canva.

    • Penpot is Freemium and Open SourceCanva is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Affinity icon

    Affinity

     54 likes

    Unified design solution merging advanced photo, vector, and layout tools for seamless workflow, non-destructive editing, RAW support, batch processing, AI enhancements, GPU acceleration, file compatibility, cloud asset integration, and tailored workspace options.

    66 Affinity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Affinity is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Canva.

    • Affinity is Freemium and ProprietaryCanva is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Figma

     237 likes

    Figma is a web-based platform offering a robust set of tools for vector graphics editing and prototyping, along with offline desktop apps for seamless workflows. Designed specifically for UI and UX design, it emphasizes real-time collaboration, visual versioning, and vector networks to streamline the designer's work.

    98 Figma alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
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    • Almost everyone thinks Figma is a great Canva alternative.

    • Figma is the most popular SaaS alternative to Canva.

    • Figma is Freemium and ProprietaryCanva is also Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Affinity Designer icon

    Affinity Designer

     381 likes

    A precise vector graphic design software built for creative professionals, offering vibrant colors, high-speed performance, live gradients, customizable shapes, and unique non-destructive features for superior design flexibility.

    62 Affinity Designer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
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    • Affinity Designer is the most popular commercial alternative to Canva.

    • Affinity Designer is Paid and ProprietaryCanva is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Pixlr

     389 likes

    Web-based editor with AI image generation, quick fixes, overlays, intricate lighting and texture adjustments, customizable templates, advanced filters, support for layers, high-res export, and ad-free premium features for accessible image and design editing.

    227 Pixlr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Pixlr as an Alternative to Canva
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    Canva is a software that creates images, no tedits pictures.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Pixlr is a great Canva alternative, some don't.

    • Pixlr is Freemium and ProprietaryCanva is also Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Adobe InDesign icon

    Adobe InDesign

     148 likes

    Industry-leading software for creating professional layouts, suitable for both print and digital designs, with advanced typographic controls, interactive PDF capabilities, and seamless integration within the Adobe Creative Suite.

    57 Adobe InDesign alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Microsoft PowerPoint

     226 likes

    Comprehensive tool for creating dynamic, high-impact presentations featuring advanced graphics, formatting, collaboration, multimedia integration, and seamless sharing within Microsoft Office Suite, with both desktop and online versions available for versatile use across platforms.

    108 Microsoft PowerPoint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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    Penpot Desktop

     16 likes

    Penpot Desktop is an unofficial desktop application for the open-source design tool, Penpot.

    28 Penpot Desktop alternatives

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    • Windows
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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • Penpot Desktop is the most popular Linux alternative to Canva.

    • Penpot Desktop is Free and Open SourceCanva is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Vectr

     92 likes

    Vectr is a free graphics editor. Vectr is collaborative like Google Docs, and runs in your web browser. With an intuitive interface, Vectr is easy to learn and use.

    102 Vectr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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    Luminar Neo

     81 likes

    Advanced RAW photo editing software equipped with AI-driven features like GenErase, GenExpand, and GenSwap. Enhances portraits and landscapes using Sky AI and Atmosphere AI. Compatible with Adobe and Apple products, supports multiple formats, and offers panorama stitching, noise reduction, and more.

    85 Luminar Neo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Apple Photos
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • visionOS
    • Adobe Lightroom
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    Microsoft Designer

     19 likes

    Graphic design app in Microsoft 365 that helps you create social media posts, invitations, digital postcards, graphics, and more, all in a flash.

    86 Microsoft Designer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary (GPL-2.0)

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows
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