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Piktochart alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Piktochart alternative for most people is Canva (3.2 GPA), third in our ranking of presentation tools. It's also the best free one.
Piktochart compared with 5 alternatives: Canva, Visme, Venngage, Genially and Beautiful.ai.
Piktochart has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per member / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PiktochartThis tool | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| Canva | Free plan · from $14.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Visme | Free plan · from $12.25/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Venngage | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| Genially | Free plan · from €6/mo | Yes | Web |
| Beautiful.ai | Free trial · from $14.50/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Piktochart starts at $10 a month for each person and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Genially.
Canva, Visme and Beautiful.ai score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Piktochart
Canva
Template-based design platform for slides, graphics and video
- Canva starts at $14.99 to $18.00 / month for Canva Pro, as listed on the US App Store.
- Canva also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Canva also covers video editing.
Suits: People without design training who build slides from templates
Visme
Template-based design tool for presentations and infographics
- Visme starts at $12.25 per person / month, billed yearly ($147).
- Visme also lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- Visme also covers whiteboard, documents and forms.
Suits: Marketing and sales teams making branded decks, reports and infographics in one tool
Venngage
Online maker for infographics, diagrams and business documents
- Venngage starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- Venngage also covers mind mapping and diagrams.
Suits: Marketers and educators making infographics and reports
Genially
Interactive presentations, quizzes, games and learning content
- Genially starts at €6 per month, billed annually (Pro).
- Genially also covers surveys.
Suits: Teachers and trainers building interactive lessons, quizzes and games
Beautiful.ai
Presentation software with auto-formatting Smart Slides
- Beautiful.ai starts at $14.50 per month, billed annually (Pro).
- Beautiful.ai has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Piktochart.
Suits: People without design skills who want slides that format themselves
Limits worth knowing in Piktochart
- The free plan allows 2 PNG downloads and only free templates.
- PDF and PowerPoint downloads are not on Pro.
- AI credits are capped each plan: 60 on Free, 500 on Pro and 1,000 on Business.
- The page shows each paid price per member, and Enterprise is aimed at 101 or more members.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Piktochart?
The alternatives to Piktochart in this directory are Canva, Visme, Venngage, Genially and Beautiful.ai. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Piktochart.
Is there a free alternative to Piktochart?
Yes. Canva, Visme, Venngage and Genially have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Piktochart alternatives work on Windows?
The Piktochart listing does not include a Windows app. Canva and Visme list one.
Which Piktochart alternatives work on macOS?
The Piktochart listing does not include a macOS app. Canva and Visme list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.