Canva Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to Canva for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac alternative is Figma, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Canva and 13 are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Canva are Affinity Designer, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop Elements and Luminar Neo.

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Canva alternatives are mainly Graphic Design Tools but may also be Image Editors or Vector Graphic Apps.  Other popular filters includes Mac + Free and Free + Graphic Design. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Canva.
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Canva alternatives page was last updated Dec 29, 2024
  1. Figma icon
     209 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 designe...

    78 Figma alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Top Figma Features

    1.  Prototyping
    2. Sketch icon  Import from Sketch
    3.  UI Design
    4.  Wireframing
    5.  Cross-Platform
    6.  Support for Layers
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Design handoff
    9.  Auto Layout
    10.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    11.  Embedded comments
    12.  Create UI Components
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    • 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
  2. Affinity Designer icon
     367 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.

    55 Affinity Designer alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad

    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.  Pressure Sensitivity
    11.  Drawing Tablet Support
    12.  Non Destructive Editing
    Affinity Designer iconCanva Icon

    Affinity Designer VS Canva

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

    • Affinity Designer is Paid and ProprietaryCanva is Freemium and Proprietary
  3. Adobe InDesign icon
     146 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.

    49 Adobe InDesign alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Adobe InDesign Features

    1.  Publishing
    2.  Print Brochure
    3.  Typesetting
    4.  Interactive PDF forms
    5.  Renting
    Adobe InDesign iconCanva Icon

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  4. Adobe Photoshop Elements icon
     82 likes

    Comprehensive photo editing tool with AI-powered automation and easy step-by-step guidance. It includes unique creation tools, layer support, facial recognition, and organizes your photos seamlessly. Available as a one-time purchase, no subscription required, with cloud sync for flexibility.

    142 Adobe Photoshop Elements alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone

    Adobe Photoshop Elements Features

    1.  Facial Recognition
    2.  Support for Layers
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Lossless Cropping
    5.  AI-Powered
    Adobe Photoshop Elements iconCanva Icon

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  5. Luminar Neo icon
     32 likes

    Luminar Neo is a RAW photo editing software with advanced AI features. It uses GenAI technology to remove unwanted components, extend image boundaries, and encourage creative editing. It also includes tools like object remover and background eraser.

    69 Luminar Neo alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Photos
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • visionOS
    • Adobe Lightroom

    Top Luminar Neo Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  Support for Layers
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Live Preview
    5.  Colour Grading
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Non Destructive Editing
    8.  Remove Image Background
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  AI-Powered
    11.  Raw converter
    12.  Photographic filters
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  6. Stencil icon
     21 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.

    48 Stencil alternatives
    Stencil screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Wordpress
    • Firefox

    Stencil Features

    1.  Browser extension
    Stencil iconCanva Icon

    Stencil VS Canva

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  7. VivaDesigner icon
     9 likes

    This economically priced high end DTP program is extremely powerful and still very easy to use. With its innovative concepts, you can decisively improve your working processes and document management. With VivaDesigner, all collaborations between end customers, corporations and...

    42 VivaDesigner alternatives
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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    VivaDesigner Features

    1.  Layout
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Multi Column View
    6.  Support for MathML
    7.  Database Publishing
    8.  Team Publishing
    9.  Cloud based
    VivaDesigner iconCanva Icon

    VivaDesigner VS Canva

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    • VivaDesigner is the most popular Linux alternative to Canva.

    • VivaDesigner is Paid and ProprietaryCanva is Freemium and Proprietary
  8. 365Layouts.com icon
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    365Layouts is building an online drag and drop design platform to help small business owners create advertising materials with our free design templates.

    40 365Layouts.com alternatives
    365Layouts.com screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Chrome OS

    365Layouts.com Features

    1.  Layout
    365Layouts.com iconCanva Icon

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  9. Snappa icon
     5 likes

    Snappa is a SaaS that enables digital marketers to create highly engaging images in minutes. It's the perfect graphic design tool for blog posts, social media, and ad campaigns.

    40 Snappa alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online

    Snappa Features

    1.  Web-Based
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  10. Corel Vector icon
     203 likes

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

    74 Corel Vector alternatives
    Corel Vector screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS

    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
    Corel Vector iconCanva Icon

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