Canva vs Figma

Choose Canva if…

• Non-designers creating social, marketing and presentation graphics
• You need iOS and Android, which Figma doesn't list
• Huge template library
• Very easy to use

Choose Figma if…

• Product teams designing and prototyping interfaces together
• Real-time multiplayer editing
• Powerful components and variables

What is Canva?

Canva is a drag-and-drop design platform aimed at people who are not professional designers. Thousands of templates cover social posts, presentations, documents, videos and print materials, and a large library of photos, icons and fonts is built in. Brand kits keep colors and logos consistent across a team, and AI tools help generate images, rewrite text and resize designs for different channels. It runs in the browser and on desktop and mobile. The free plan is generous, while Canva Pro and Teams unlock premium assets, brand controls and background removal.

What is Figma?

Figma is a collaborative design tool for user interfaces, prototypes and design systems that runs in the browser and in desktop apps. Multiple people can edit the same file at once, leave comments and share links instead of exporting files. Components, variables and auto layout help teams build consistent design systems, and Dev Mode gives developers measurements and code snippets. FigJam adds a whiteboard for workshops and brainstorming. A free starter plan exists, while professional and organization features require paid seats, which is a common reason teams look at alternatives.