Canva AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Color Picker Tools

The best Color Picker alternative to Canva is Desygner, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Canva and 12 are Color Picker Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Color Picker Tool alternatives to Canva are Figma, Affinity Designer, Microsoft Designer and Polotno.

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Versatile design tool integrating photo, video editing, and AI-powered features for creating graphics, logos, and social media content efficiently.

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  1. Desygner icon

    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.

    161 Desygner alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Desygner screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Visual design
    2.  Font Library
    3.  Custom templates
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Non Destructive Editing
    7.  Social media integration
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  WYSIWYG Support
    10.  Live Preview
    11.  WYSIWYG HTML Editor
    12.  Support for Layers

    Desygner VS Canva

     
    Comments about Desygner as an Alternative to Canva
    Top Positive Comment
    roshad87a9
    Oct 7, 2020
    5

    has image-box which canva don have

    Most Recent Comment
    atikuldesk
    Positive •Feb 12, 2023
    1

    The most similar out of all and fewer resources

    Guest
    Positive •Oct 12, 2016
    0

    The most similar out of all

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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
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    Figma

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    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.

    85 Figma alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Top Figma Features

    1.  Prototyping
    2.  UI Design
    3. Sketch icon  Import from Sketch
    4.  Wireframing
    5.  Cross-Platform
    6.  Brainstorming
    7.  Export to SVG
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Support for Layers
    10.  Create UI Components
    11.  Design handoff
    12.  Auto Layout

    Figma VS Canva

     

    • Almost everyone thinks Figma is a great Canva alternative.

    • Figma is the most popular Windows, Mac & SaaS alternative to Canva.

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

    Affinity Designer

     373 likes
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    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.

    51 Affinity Designer alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
    Affinity Designer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  User friendly

    Features

    1.  No Subscription
    2.  Vector strokes
    3.  Open PSD files
    4.  Support for Layers
    5.  Snapping
    6.  Export to PDF
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Pixel Persona
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Drawing Tablet Support
    11.  Non Destructive Editing
    12.  Pressure Sensitivity

    Affinity Designer VS Canva

     

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

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

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

    74 Microsoft Designer alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows
    Microsoft Designer screenshot 1

    Microsoft Designer Features

    1.  Live Preview
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Text to Image Generation
    4.  No Coding Required

    Microsoft Designer VS Canva

     
  7. Polotno icon

    Polotno

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    A versatile visual design suite offering an intuitive canvas editor, automated template creation for social media and ads, video editing integration for apps, and asset management through unlimited libraries. Supports various storage options and is made for creative scale.

    84 Polotno alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Polotno screenshot 1

    Top Polotno Features

    1.  Layout
    2.  Publishing
    3.  Content Templates
    4.  Built-in editor
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Support for Layers
    7.  Drawing Tablet Support
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  No Coding Required
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  WYSIWYG Support
    12.  Real time collaboration

    Polotno VS Canva

     
    Comments about Polotno as an Alternative to Canva
    federicomenoyo
    Negative •Jun 21, 2022
    2

    Only their SDK is FOSS, the server running the web app is not open source, it's closed source.

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    • Polotno is Freemium and ProprietaryCanva is also Freemium and Proprietary
  8. Penpot Desktop icon

    Penpot Desktop

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Penpot Desktop screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Create UI Components
    3.  Auto Layout
    4.  Support for Layers
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Non Destructive Editing
    9.  Works Offline

    Penpot Desktop VS Canva

     

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

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

    • Penpot Desktop is Free and Open SourceCanva is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Penpot Desktop is Privacy focusedCanva is not according to our users
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    Luminar Neo

     38 likes
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    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.

    71 Luminar Neo alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Photos
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • visionOS
    • Adobe Lightroom
    Luminar Neo screenshot 1

    Top Luminar Neo Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  AI-Powered
    3.  Photographic filters
    4.  Non Destructive Editing
    5.  Remove Image Background
    6.  Batch Editing
    7.  Support for Layers
    8.  Colour Grading
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Live Preview
    12.  Dark Mode

    Luminar Neo VS Canva

     
  11. MiriCanvas icon

    MiriCanvas

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    A free design platform offering extensive templates for presentations, YouTube thumbnails, and social media. AI-powered tools enable easy creation directly in the browser, supporting animations, videos, and interactive quizzes. Over 500,000 templates included.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online
    MiriCanvas screenshot 1

    MiriCanvas Features

    1.  Remove Image Background
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No Coding Required
    6.  AI-Powered
    7.  Photo effects
    8.  Content Templates

    MiriCanvas VS Canva

     
  12. Corel Vector icon

    Corel Vector

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    Web-based vector app offering cross-platform access for design enthusiasts and professionals. Features customizable templates, cloud storage, and intuitive tools for universal use.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    Corel Vector screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Built-in Color Picker
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Website wireframing
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Drawing Tablet Support
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Support for Layers
    10.  Embedded tutorials
    11.  Web fonts
    12.  Browser-based

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    Aktivisda

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    Aktivisda is a web application to facilitate the creation of visuals that use the graphic charter of an organization, and the spreading of this graphic charter.

    52 Aktivisda alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    Aktivisda screenshot 1

    Aktivisda Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No Coding Required

    Aktivisda VS Canva

     
    Comments about Aktivisda as an Alternative to Canva
    maurosoft391
    Negative •Sep 13, 2024
    -1

    difficult to find the exe file.

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    • Aktivisda is Free and Open SourceCanva is Freemium and Proprietary
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