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

The best free alternative to Canva is Desygner. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Canva and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Canva are Penpot, Affinity, Figma and Pixlr.

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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.

    194 Desygner alternatives

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    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  2. Penpot icon

    Penpot

     243 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.

    72 Penpot alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  4. Affinity icon

    Affinity

     67 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.

    72 Affinity alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Visme integrates design tools with traditional presentation software, offering browser-based creation for presentations, infographics, and reports. Trusted by millions, it provides thousands of assets for marketers, educators, an...

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  6. Figma icon

    Figma

     247 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.

    106 Figma alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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

    Pixlr

     367 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  10. Vectr icon

    Vectr

     92 likes

    Free vector graphics editor offering real-time collaborative editing, browser and cross-platform desktop support, scalable design tools, AI, EPS, SVG, PNG, JPEG import/export, grouping and shape manipulation, and intuitive pen and freehand drawing options.

    105 Vectr alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
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    Adobe Express

     15 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.

    51 Adobe Express alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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  13. Stencil icon

    Stencil

     24 likes

    Creating visual content should be simple, fun and lightweight. Stencil is designed to help you create beautiful looking images faster than ever before. Even if you've never used an image editing program, you can pick Stencil up and use it in seconds.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Wordpress
    • Firefox
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  14. PicsArt icon

    PicsArt

     88 likes

    Offers photo filters, magic effects, drawing tools, stickers, and customizable text. Includes collage layouts, color adjustments, and cropping. Features a built-in camera, live effects, drawing layers, and direct sharing to a global community and external networks. Multi-language support.

    145 PicsArt alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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    Aktivisda

     12 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.

    63 Aktivisda alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
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