Adobe XD
Canva
Adobe XD
Canva
Adobe XD
Canva
Adobe XD
Canva
Adobe XD
Canva
Adobe XD
Canva
Adobe XD
Canva
Adobe XD
Canva
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Users: 1 user
Storage: 100GB cloud storage
Limits: Limited Firefly AI credits, XD in maintenance mode only, no new XD features, web/mobile app access limited
Users: 1 user
Storage: 100GB cloud storage
Limits: XD receives no new development, must maintain subscription to access files, no perpetual license option
Users: 1 user
Storage: 5 GB
Limits: No Background Remover, No Magic Resize, No SVG export, 1 Brand Kit with 3 colors only, No CMYK export, Limited templates
Users: 1 user
Storage: 1 TB
Limits: No team collaboration features, No admin controls, No SSO
Users: Per user (minimum 3)
Storage: 1 TB
Limits: No SSO/SAML (requires Enterprise), No advanced security controls, No custom support
Users: Unlimited
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Requires sales contact, Complex procurement, Minimum commitments
| Feature | Adobe XD | Canva |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration | ||
| Real-time collaboration Limited co-editing, not as seamless as Figma | ||
| Version history Via Creative Cloud, no automatic versioning in-app | ||
| Core | ||
| Drag-and-Drop Editor Very intuitive, main strength | ||
| Template Library 250,000+ free, 100M+ with Pro | ||
| Offline Mode Requires constant internet | ||
| Usability | ||
| Offline mode Requires 30-day license validation | ||
| Pricing | ||
| Free tier Requires Creative Cloud subscription | ||
| AI Tools | ||
| Background Remover Pro only - not on free | ||
| Magic Resize Pro only - resize to any dimension | ||
| Magic Write (AI) Limited usage on free | ||
| Accessibility | ||
| Browser-based access Desktop app only | ||
| Cross-platform macOS and Windows only | ||
| Design | ||
| Component variants Supported via component states | ||
| Auto-layout Called 'Stack' in XD, less powerful than Figma | ||
| Branding | ||
| Brand Kit Limited on free (3 colors), full on Pro | ||
| Custom Fonts Upload custom fonts on Pro | ||
| Prototyping | ||
| Prototyping Basic interactions only, limited compared to competitors | ||
| Video | ||
| Video Editor Basic, 2025 update caused issues | ||
| Development | ||
| Developer handoff Basic specs, no dedicated Dev Mode like Figma | ||
| Team | ||
| Real-time Collaboration Teams plan required for full features | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Plugin ecosystem Limited plugins, many developers have moved to Figma | ||
| Export | ||
| SVG Export Pro only - not on free | ||
| CMYK Export Pro only - for print | ||
| PDF Print Export 300 DPI for print quality | ||
| Support | ||
| Active development Maintenance mode only, no new features | ||
| Editing | ||
| Layers Panel No proper layer system - major limitation | ||
| Advanced Photo Editing Basic only - no pro tools | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Mobile App Available but laggy, limited | ||
| Desktop App Available for Mac/Windows | ||
| Assets | ||
| Stock Photos 1M+ free, 100M+ with Pro | ||
| Features | ||
| Presentation Mode Present directly from Canva | ||
| Website Builder Basic single-page sites | ||
