Web-based Canva Alternatives

There are many alternatives to Canva as a web app if you are looking for a replacement. The best Online alternative is Desygner, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Canva and loads of them are available as a web app so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Online alternatives to Canva are Penpot, Figma, Pixlr and Vectr.

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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

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • 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

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    • 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. 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

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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

    Pixlr

     389 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.

    227 Pixlr alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Pixlr vs Canva Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Canva is a software that creates images, no tedits pictures.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Pixlr is Freemium and ProprietaryCanva is also Freemium and Proprietary
  7. 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

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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  8. 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.

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows
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  10. 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

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Windows
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  11. Adobe Elements icon

    Adobe Elements

     84 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.

    148 Adobe Elements alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  12. 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
    Stencil screenshot 1
     
  13. 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

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    • 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
  14. 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

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    • Freemium
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    • 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
  15. visme icon

    visme

     11 likes

    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, and professionals, simplifying content creation and data visualization seamlessly.

    78 visme alternatives

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    • Online
    Thousands of high-quality templates in multiple content types.
     
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