Canva Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to Canva for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac alternative is Affinity, 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 Figma, Affinity Designer, Adobe InDesign and Microsoft PowerPoint.

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Canva alternatives are mainly Image Editors, but if you're looking for Color Picker Tools or Graphic Design Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Online, Free, Open Source, Linux, Google Chrome, Online + Free and Android. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Canva.
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  1. Affinity icon
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    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.

    65 Affinity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    • Affinity is Freemium and ProprietaryCanva is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Figma icon
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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.

    96 Figma alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    62 Affinity Designer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

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

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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
  6. Penpot Desktop icon
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    Penpot Desktop is an unofficial desktop application for the open-source design tool, Penpot.

    27 Penpot Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

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

    • Penpot Desktop is Free and Open SourceCanva is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Luminar Neo icon
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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.

    84 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
     
  8. Stencil icon
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    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 (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Wordpress
    • Firefox
     
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  9. Adobe Elements icon
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    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.

    148 Adobe Elements alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  10. Snappa icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
  11. VivaDesigner icon
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    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...

    48 VivaDesigner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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