The Piktochart Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Piktochart in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Piktochart
The Insider’s Guide
Online design tool for infographics, reports and slide decks
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among presentation tools, read from Piktochart’s own pages.
Made by Piktochart LLC · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Piktochart’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Piktochart’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.0
GPA, above 20 of the 89 other presentation tools we grade
Piktochart is a browser-based design tool for infographics, presentations, reports and other visuals, built on templates and an AI design generator. A free plan has limited downloads and templates, and paid plans unlock premium assets, brand controls and PowerPoint export.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Piktochart, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You build the design yourself from a template.
- 1
Best for infographics and visual reports in a browser
Piktochart is a browser design tool for infographics, reports and presentations, with a free plan and paid plans from $10 a member a month.
- 2
Paid plans start at $10 a month for each person
As its pricing page puts it: $10 per member / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- 3
There is a free plan
Unlimited visual projects, 60 AI credits, free templates only, 2 PNG downloads and 1GB of storage.
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
- 5
Templates for many formats
Start from templates for infographics, presentations, reports, brochures and social graphics.
- 6
AI design generator
Turns text or data into a first draft; every plan has a monthly allowance of AI credits.
- 7
Brand kit
The Business plan adds unlimited brand color schemes, custom fonts and logos.
- 8
A 2.0 GPA, above 20 of 89
That is against the other presentation tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
The plain part of Piktochart you could make: templates. What surrounds it you could not. The 4 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
Piktochart at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $10 per member / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Piktochart LLC
- Category
- Presentations
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for infographics and visual reports in a browser
Piktochart is a browser design tool for infographics, reports and presentations, with a free plan and paid plans from $10 a member a month. The free plan allows 2 PNG downloads, and PDF and PowerPoint downloads need Business at $17.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Pro is $10 per member a month billed annually, on the $10 middle for presentation tools. Business at $17 adds PDF and PowerPoint downloads. |
| Free plan and trial | C | The free plan gives unlimited projects, but only free templates, 2 PNG downloads and 1 GB. |
| Features | C | Templates, an AI generator, brand kit, video editor and collaboration. It is a visuals tool more than a slide tool, and PDF and PowerPoint export are not on Pro. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. You build the design yourself from a template. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only, with no desktop app or integrations list. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Piktochart is for
- Fits if you make infographics and reports more than slide decks
- Makes sense if your team shares one brand kit on Business
Who it is not for
- Tight if you stay free, with 2 PNG downloads and free templates only
- Watch out: PDF and PowerPoint downloads are not on Pro
- Watch out: AI credits are capped at 60 on Free, 500 on Pro and 1,000 on Business
- Pricey if you buy for a team, as each paid price is per member
- Watch out: its pricing page returned an error when we checked, so the figures are from the listing
Good to know
Good for
- Teachers and students making visual reports and slides
- Small teams that want infographics and decks in one tool
- Nonprofits that qualify for the reduced plan
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$10
A month to start, for each person. There is a free plan too
Piktochart has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per member / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
Free
$0
Unlimited projects, free templates only, 60 AI credits, 2 PNG downloads and 1GB storage.
Pro
$10
per member / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly)
Premium templates and icons, unlimited PNG downloads, 500 AI credits and 100GB storage.
Business
$17
per member / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly)
Adds PDF and PPT downloads, brand kit, branded templates, 1,000 AI credits, 250GB.
Education
$39
per member, billed annually
For students and teachers with an educational email; 250 AI credits and PDF and PPT downloads.
Nonprofit
$60
per member, billed annually
For nonprofit organizations; 250 AI credits, limited brand kit and PDF and PPT downloads.
Enterprise
Custom
For teams of 101 or more, with SSO/SAML, security review and a dedicated account manager.
The free plan
Unlimited visual projects, 60 AI credits, free templates only, 2 PNG downloads and 1GB of storage.
Read from piktochart.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Annual discount
Save up to 33% with annual billing
The pricing page lists annual billing as up to 33% cheaper than monthly, for example Pro at $10 versus $15 a month.
Stated on piktochart.comEducation
Education plan for students and teachers
A discounted plan at $39 per member per year; a valid educational email address is required.
Stated on piktochart.comNonprofit
Nonprofit plan
Registered nonprofits can take a $60 per member, yearly plan that includes PDF and PPT downloads.
Stated on piktochart.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Online design tool for infographics, reports and slide decks. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, real-time collaboration, templates, presentations.
Templates, an AI generator, brand kit, video editor and collaboration.
- Templates for many formats
- Start from templates for infographics, presentations, reports, brochures and social graphics.
- AI design generator
- Turns text or data into a first draft; every plan has a monthly allowance of AI credits.
- Brand kit
- The Business plan adds unlimited brand color schemes, custom fonts and logos.
- Export formats
- Free plans download PNG only; PDF and PowerPoint downloads start on Business, Education and Nonprofit.
- Team collaboration
- Workspaces let members share visuals, set permissions and comment on designs.
- Video editor
- A separate video editor is listed in the product menu next to the visual editor.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Piktochart is made by Piktochart LLC.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
20/89
Other presentation tools it is graded above
Piktochart's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 20 of the 89 other presentation tools we grade, and level with 16.
Its paid plans start at $10 a month for each person, against a middle price of $10 for the category: 31 of the 63 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. 19 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 90 presentation tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Piktochart’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 22 of 89
- CFree plan and trialAbove 14 of 89
- CFeaturesAbove 8 of 89
- CEase of useAbove 6 of 89
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 3 of 89
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 72 presentation tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Piktochart is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
The plain part of Piktochart you could make: templates. What surrounds it you could not. The 4 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 53 of the 89 other presentation tools grade higher. It costs $120 a year.
What you could make
- Templates: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- A slide editor.
- Several people working in it at the same moment.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
- What a company asks for before it lets staff use something: roles and permissions.
What this rests on. Piktochart’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Canva, Visme, Venngage, Genially and Beautiful.ai
The 5 tools Piktochart is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.2GPA
Canva
Free plan · from $14.99/mo
Template-based design platform for slides, graphics and video.
- Only Canva lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Canva also covers video editing.
- 2.4GPA
Visme
Free plan · from $12.25/mo
Template-based design tool for presentations and infographics.
- Only Visme lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- Visme also covers whiteboard, documents and forms.
- 1.8GPA
Venngage
Free plan · from $10/mo
Online maker for infographics, diagrams and business documents.
- Venngage also covers mind mapping and diagrams.
- 2.4GPA
Genially
Free plan · from €6/mo
Interactive presentations, quizzes, games and learning content.
- Genially also covers surveys.
- 1.8GPA
Beautiful.ai
Free trial · from $14.50/mo
Presentation software with auto-formatting Smart Slides.
- Piktochart has a free plan. Beautiful.ai does not, though it has a free trial.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Piktochart free?
Piktochart has a free plan. Unlimited visual projects, 60 AI credits, free templates only, 2 PNG downloads and 1GB of storage.
How much does Piktochart cost?
Piktochart lists 6 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does Piktochart work on?
Piktochart is available on Web.
Does Piktochart offer any discounts?
Piktochart publicly lists the following: Save up to 33% with annual billing; Education plan for students and teachers; Nonprofit plan.
Does Piktochart have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Piktochart is listed for Web.
Does Piktochart have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Piktochart is listed for Web.
Is Piktochart open source?
Piktochart is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does Piktochart have a student discount?
Education plan for students and teachers. A discounted plan at $39 per member per year; a valid educational email address is required.
Who makes Piktochart?
Piktochart is made by Piktochart LLC.
What are the alternatives to Piktochart?
The closest alternatives to Piktochart in our directory are Canva, Visme, Venngage, Genially and Beautiful.ai.
How does Piktochart compare with other presentation tools?
Piktochart's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 20 of the 89 other presentation tools we grade, and level with 16.
Is Piktochart good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Piktochart C for value for money. On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4.
Could I make my own version of Piktochart?
The plain part of Piktochart you could make: templates. What surrounds it you could not.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Piktochart’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Piktochart's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Piktochart LLC. Prices change, so check piktochart.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Piktochart, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/piktochart
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Piktochart’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Piktochart is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Piktochart LLC. Prices and plans change: check piktochart.com before you buy.