Canva AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Graphic Design Tools

The best Graphic Design 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 many of them are Graphic Design Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Graphic Design Tool alternatives to Canva are Penpot, Affinity, Figma and Affinity Designer.

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  1. Desygner icon

    Desygner

     95 likes

    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.

    181 Desygner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Desygner vs Canva Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Pavlin Lazarov
    0

    It's a good alternative to Canva, but it lags on Firefox based browsers.

    atikuldesk
    Positive
    1

    The most similar out of all and fewer resources

    roshad87a9
    Positive
    5

    has image-box which canva don have

    3 of 6 comments
    • Desygner is Freemium and ProprietaryCanva is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Penpot icon

    Penpot

     233 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.

    69 Penpot alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    Powerful interaction design tool for designers and developers.
     
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    Penpot vs Canva Comments
    t4d
    Positive
    2

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

    Anikmoujegy
    Positive
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Penpot is Freemium and Open SourceCanva is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Affinity icon

    Affinity

     59 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.

    67 Affinity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Affinity screenshot 1
     
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  6. Figma icon

    Figma

     242 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.

    101 Figma alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    63 Affinity Designer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
    Affinity Designer screenshot 1
     
  8. Vectr icon

    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.

    104 Vectr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    Vectr screenshot 1
     
  10. Microsoft Designer icon

    Microsoft Designer

     20 likes

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

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows
    Microsoft Designer screenshot 1
     
  11. Adobe Express icon

    Adobe Express

     14 likes

    Craft stunning graphics with Adobe Express, featuring thousands of templates, icons, and fonts. Sync projects across devices and access powerful effects and finishes on mobile or web.

    46 Adobe Express alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Windows
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  12. Polotno icon

    Polotno

     21 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Polotno vs Canva Comments
    federicomenoyo
    Negative
    3

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

    • Polotno is Freemium and ProprietaryCanva is also Freemium and Proprietary
  13. PosterMyWall icon

    PosterMyWall

     18 likes

    PosterMyWall makes it fast and easy for small businesses to compete with their better-funded competitors. Our complete suite of marketing tools includes graphic and video design, email campaigns, and multiple publishing options.

    58 PosterMyWall alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Find the perfect designs for your brand.
     
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    PosterMyWall vs Canva Comments
    AizaMian
    Positive
    1

    It's free, super easy to use and has really good templates. Can find whatever I need here. The builder is extremely user friendly too.

    hashimhaider
    Positive
    1

    Easy to use graphic designing tools

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • PosterMyWall is Freemium and ProprietaryCanva is also Freemium and Proprietary
  14. Simplified icon

    Simplified

     9 likes

    AI-powered platform for scaling visual and written content, deep team collaboration, instant publishing, no-code tools, unlimited design assets, templates for ads, social, and video, asset libraries, workflow automation, and cloud-based access anywhere.

    52 Simplified alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • iPhone
    Simplified screenshot 1
     
  15. Aktivisda icon

    Aktivisda

     11 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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    Aktivisda vs Canva Comments
    maurosoft391
    Negative
    -3

    difficult to find the exe file.

    • Aktivisda is Free and Open SourceCanva is Freemium and Proprietary
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