CanvavsFigma
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
Canva
- Free plan severely limited - key features locked behind paywall(8/10)
- Why did Canva Teams get so expensive? Per-seat pricing and the Business plan(7/10)
- Canva Pro price increase 2026 - now $18/month or $180/year(7/10)
Figma
- Dev Mode requires separate paid seats - previously free(8/10)
- Unexpected seat charges and confusing billing(9/10)
- Organization and Enterprise plans very expensive(6/10)
Canva
- Charged after cancellation - refunds denied or partial(9/10)
- Support responses are generic and unhelpful(6/10)
Figma
- Woeful customer service and billing disputes(7/10)
Canva
- Complex designs cause lag, crashes, and lost work(8/10)
Figma
- Large files cause severe performance issues and crashes(9/10)
- Prototypes have extremely long load times(7/10)
Canva
- 2025 Video Editor update broke workflows - audio desyncs(9/10)
- No real layer system - object arrangement is frustrating(7/10)
- Templates look generic - designs are easily recognizable(6/10)
- Limited image and video editing - basic compared to pro tools(6/10)
- New editor forced on users - toggle doesn't stick(7/10)
Figma
- UI redesign moved features and broke workflows(7/10)
- Steep learning curve with frequent UI changes(6/10)
- Responsive design is a major headache(6/10)
Canva
- Canva down or not loading - frequent outages disrupt deadlines(8/10)
- Export quality issues - blurry prints and pixelated images(7/10)
- Canva downloads fail or video exports get stuck(8/10)
Figma
- Figma Make (AI) constantly hallucinating and breaking designs(7/10)
- No true offline mode - internet always required(7/10)
- Service outages impact productivity(7/10)
Canva
- Mobile app is laggy, choppy, and distorted(6/10)
Figma
No signals
Canva
- Magic Edit and AI tools frequently malfunction(5/10)
Figma
- Limited print design capabilities - no CMYK or 300dpi export(5/10)
Canva
No signals
Figma
- Limited font support and local font issues(4/10)
Pricing Comparison
Canva
Users: 1 user
Storage: 5 GB
Limits: 5GB storage, small AI allowance, no custom font uploads, no Brand Kit features beyond basics
Users: 1 user
Storage: 100 GB
Limits: Single user only, no team admin controls, AI usage capped monthly
Users: Per person (no minimum)
Storage: 500 GB per person
Limits: No SSO/SCIM (Enterprise only), prices vary by country
Users: Unlimited
Storage: 1 TB
Limits: Requires sales contact, Complex procurement, Minimum commitments
Figma
Users: Unlimited viewers
Storage: 3 Figma files, 3 FigJam files
Limits: 3 file limit per project, No team libraries, Limited version history, No audio conversations, No private projects
Users: Per editor/month
Storage: Unlimited files
Limits: No SSO/SAML, No centralized admin, No design system analytics, No dedicated support
Users: Per full seat/month (annual only)
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: No dedicated CSM, No custom contracts, No enhanced security features
Users: Per full seat/month (annual only)
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Requires sales engagement, Complex procurement, Long implementation timeline
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Canva | Figma |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Drag-and-Drop Editor Very intuitive, main strength | ||
| Template Library Large free library, premium templates on paid plans | ||
| Offline Mode Mostly requires internet; Canva's status page references limited offline features (2026) | ||
| Design Systems | ||
| Component Libraries Shared team libraries on paid plans | ||
| Variables & Tokens Design tokens, modes, themes | ||
| AI Tools | ||
| Background Remover Pro only - not on free | ||
| Magic Resize Pro only - resize to any dimension | ||
| Magic Write (AI) Limited usage on free | ||
| Design | ||
| Auto Layout Responsive components, padding, spacing | ||
| Prototyping Interactive prototypes, limited on free plan | ||
| Developer | ||
| Dev Mode Requires separate paid seats | ||
| Branding | ||
| Brand Kit Limited on free (3 colors), full on Pro | ||
| Custom Fonts Upload custom fonts on Pro | ||
| Video | ||
| Video Editor Basic, 2025 update caused issues | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Branching & Merging Organization plan and above | ||
| Version History 30 days on free, unlimited on paid | ||
| FigJam (Whiteboard) Included in all plans | ||
| Team | ||
| Real-time Collaboration Teams plan required for full features | ||
| Export | ||
| SVG Export Pro only - not on free | ||
| CMYK Export Pro only - for print | ||
| PDF Print Export 300 DPI for print quality | ||
| 300dpi Export No high-res print export | ||
| Extensibility | ||
| Plugins Large ecosystem, community plugins | ||
| 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 | ||
| Affinity (desktop pro design suite) Free with a Canva account since Oct 2025; AI features need Pro | ||
| Security | ||
| SSO/SAML Organization plan and above | ||
| Deployment | ||
| Self-Hosting Cloud-only, no on-premise option | ||
| Assets | ||
| Stock Photos 1M+ free, 100M+ with Pro | ||
| AI | ||
| AI Features (Make) New feature, still unreliable | ||
| Features | ||
| Presentation Mode Present directly from Canva | ||
| Website Builder Basic single-page sites | ||