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Canva alternatives
Canva compared with 12 alternatives: Visme, Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, Gamma, Pitch and 7 more.
Canva has a free plan. Paid plans start at $14.99 to $18.00 / month for Canva Pro, as listed on the US App Store. 10 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CanvaThis tool | Free plan · from $14.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Visme | Free plan · from $12.25/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Google Slides | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Gamma | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Pitch | Free plan · from $13/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| AhaSlides | Free plan · from $7.95/mo | Yes | Web |
| Beautiful.ai | Free trial · from $14.50/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Decktopus | Free trial · from $9.99/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Figma Slides | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Genially | Free plan · from €6/mo | Yes | Web |
| Keynote | Free plan · from $12.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Mentimeter | Free plan · from €14/mo | Yes | Web |
How each one differs from Canva
- Free plan · from $12.25/mo
Visme
Template-based design tool for presentations and infographics
- Visme starts at $12.25 per person / month, billed yearly ($147). Canva starts at $14.99 to $18.00 / month for Canva Pro, as listed on the US App Store.
- Only Canva lists an Android app.
- Visme also covers whiteboard, documents and forms.
- Canva also covers video editing.
Suits: Marketing and sales teams making branded decks, reports and infographics in one tool
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Google Slides
Browser-based presentation builder, free with a Google Account
- Google Slides starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). Canva starts at $14.99 to $18.00 / month for Canva Pro, as listed on the US App Store.
- Only Canva lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Canva also covers video editing.
Suits: Teams that build and review the same deck together in a browser
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Microsoft PowerPoint
Slide presentation app sold with Microsoft 365, free in the browser
- Microsoft PowerPoint starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal). Canva starts at $14.99 to $18.00 / month for Canva Pro, as listed on the US App Store.
- Canva also covers video editing.
Suits: People who need a full desktop presentation app on Windows or Mac
- Free plan
Gamma
AI generator for presentations, documents and websites
- Only Canva lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Gamma also covers documents.
- Canva also covers video editing.
Suits: Turning a topic, notes or an existing file into a first-draft deck
- Free plan · from $13/mo
Pitch
Collaborative presentation workspace with tracked share links
- Pitch starts at $13 per seat / month, paying yearly (US price). Canva starts at $14.99 to $18.00 / month for Canva Pro, as listed on the US App Store.
- Canva also covers video editing.
Suits: Sales and marketing teams that send decks as tracked links
- Free plan · from $7.95/mo
AhaSlides
Interactive presentations with live quizzes, polls and word clouds
- AhaSlides starts at $7.95 per month, billed yearly ($95.40). Canva starts at $14.99 to $18.00 / month for Canva Pro, as listed on the US App Store.
- Only Canva lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- AhaSlides also covers surveys.
- Canva also covers video editing.
Suits: Trainers, teachers and meeting hosts who want audience participation during a talk
- Free trial · from $14.50/mo
Beautiful.ai
Presentation software with auto-formatting Smart Slides
- Beautiful.ai starts at $14.50 per month, billed annually (Pro). Canva starts at $14.99 to $18.00 / month for Canva Pro, as listed on the US App Store.
- Canva has a free plan. Beautiful.ai does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Canva lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Canva also covers video editing.
Suits: People without design skills who want slides that format themselves
- Free trial · from $9.99/mo
Decktopus
AI deck generator with a built-in delivery rehearsal coach
- Decktopus starts at $9.99 per month, billed annually ($119.88). Canva starts at $14.99 to $18.00 / month for Canva Pro, as listed on the US App Store.
- Canva has a free plan. Decktopus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Canva lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Canva also covers templates and video editing.
Suits: Consultants, agencies and small firms that need client decks without a designer
- Free plan · from $3/mo
Figma Slides
Presentation tool built into Figma for design teams
- Figma Slides starts at $3 per Collab seat / month, billed annually (Professional). Canva starts at $14.99 to $18.00 / month for Canva Pro, as listed on the US App Store.
- Canva also covers video editing.
Suits: Design teams that already work in Figma
- Free plan · from €6/mo
Genially
Interactive presentations, quizzes, games and learning content
- Genially starts at €6 per month, billed annually (Pro). Canva starts at $14.99 to $18.00 / month for Canva Pro, as listed on the US App Store.
- Only Canva lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Genially also covers surveys.
- Canva also covers video editing.
Suits: Teachers and trainers building interactive lessons, quizzes and games
- Free plan · from $12.99/mo
Keynote
Apple's free presentation app for Mac, iPad and iPhone
- Keynote starts at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio. Canva starts at $14.99 to $18.00 / month for Canva Pro, as listed on the US App Store.
- Only Canva lists Windows and Android apps.
- Canva also covers video editing.
Suits: People who work mainly on Mac, iPad and iPhone
- Free plan · from €14/mo
Mentimeter
Interactive presentations with live polls, quizzes and Q&A
- Mentimeter starts at €14 per presenter / month, billed yearly (Basic). Canva starts at $14.99 to $18.00 / month for Canva Pro, as listed on the US App Store.
- Only Canva lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Mentimeter also covers surveys.
- Canva also covers video editing.
Suits: Presenters and teachers who want the whole room to respond
Limits worth knowing in Canva
- Prices here are in-app purchase amounts from the US App Store listing, which shows several for Canva Pro; prices on Canva's own website may differ.
- Scheduler, Brand Hub, one-click Background Remover and Magic Resize are listed as Canva Pro features, not part of the free account.
- Cloud storage on the free account is 5 GB.
- The download page lists apps for Mac, Windows 10 and later, iOS, Android and Chromebook; no Linux desktop app is listed.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Canva?
The alternatives to Canva in this directory are Visme, Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, Gamma, Pitch, AhaSlides, Beautiful.ai, Decktopus, Figma Slides, Genially, Keynote and Mentimeter. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Canva.
Is there a free alternative to Canva?
Yes. Visme, Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, Gamma, Pitch, AhaSlides, Figma Slides, Genially, Keynote and Mentimeter have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.