Design

Canva

by Canva

Canva covers social posts, proposals, menus, signage and brand templates. For most small businesses it removes the need for both a separate design tool and a separate image generator.

From $15/mo
Beginner
Free plan
Free trial
Enterprise plans

Who it suits

Small businesses and marketing teams producing regular visual content.

Strengths

  • Very easy to use
  • Covers many content formats
  • Strong value for small teams

Limitations

  • Not a substitute for professional brand design
  • Template look if used carelessly

Features

Brand kits
Template library
Background remover
Generative image and text tools
Scheduling

Typical uses

Design · Images · Social Media · Marketing · Productivity

Integrations

Meta · LinkedIn · Google Drive · Dropbox · HubSpot

Pricing

Pro is billed per user; team pricing reduces the per seat rate. Annual billing is cheaper.

Entry plan: From $15/mo · Professional seat: about $10/user/month

Always confirm current pricing with the vendor before purchasing.

Privacy and data

Team content controls available on business plans.

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