Tim Montney
Construction, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“awesome collection of templates”
Pros
Putting visuals together is really quick with this tool. I use it for flyers social media posts and even presentations. The large selection of templates makes it simple to get started fast even without a design background.
Cons
At times, it loads a bit slowly and some elements do not align properly. It also requires the Pro version to remove backgrounds or access certain fonts.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Leon James
Computer & Network Security, 51-100 employees
Less than a year
“so good”
Pros
It has been an outstanding design tool for me, mainly because its huge template library makes it effortless to create visuals that look polished and professional.
Cons
My only concern is that the massive selection of templates and design elements can sometimes make designs feel copied or less original since a lot of users may end up using the same layouts and elements.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Joseph Tossoukpe
Design, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“An all-in-one creator”
Pros
I like it, it is a very simple and inspiring tool for creating print designs and all kinds of media from one single platform. There's already plenty of content on the site to spark ideas and you can also start from scratch and let your creativity flow freely.
Cons
A few features are locked behind paid plans which isn't necessarily a bad thing but it can get a bit limiting. I especially enjoy the background removal feature and I wish I could purchase just that feature on its own. That's probably what I miss most, having more flexible paid options in smaller increments.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
9
Functionality
8
Rosanne Russell
Health, Wellness and Fitness, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“my review”
Pros
From quick graphics to larger design projects, it handles just about everything I need as a designer. It's wonderfully simple to use, while still offering enough depth to really make the most of the final product.
Cons
It has grown into such a broad platform and I genuinely value how much it offers. At the same time, it's starting to feel like it may be trying to do too much, with so many features that the number of choices can become overwhelming. I can see the value in the AI tools as well but I'd still rather stay in control of designing the materials myself.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Virginie Bodar
Professional Training & Coaching, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“had a workflow boost”
Pros
Canva has become a key tool in my day-to-day work, it's adaptive, packed with a wide range of templates and ideal for quickly creating teaching materials, communication visuals or professional documents. The collaboration features and AI integration are real advantages too.
Cons
There are still a few limitations with more advanced graphic options and the file organization could definitely be improved. The mobile experience could also use some refinement.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Greta Eggert
Photography, 11-50 employees
More than a year
“canva fuels creativity”
Pros
This has become my go-to for pretty much every design project, whether it's something small or a bigger task. It's very user-friendly and simple to work with and that really helps ideas come together more naturally and keeps the creative flow going.
Cons
Honestly.. there isn't much to complain about with it but if I had to point out one thing, I'd say it would be even better with stronger tools for editing and adjusting the graphics and photos you add into your designs.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Leila Cloud
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 500+ employees
More than a year
“it's a must-have”
Pros
I don't just like it , I absolutely love it. It's incredibly simple to use and a lot of the photo editing work I used to handle in Photoshop can now be done perfectly with just one click. Canva has become an essential tool for all my graphic design work.
Cons
It's really difficult to point out any downsides. I've been using it for over a year and anytime I wasn't sure how to do something, I was able to figure it out through the tutorials.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Andressa Samilly
Online Media, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“top notch !!”
Pros
The app has a really appealing presentation and I enjoy the way Canva edits photos and videos. I also like the look and style it gives to the images it creates.
Cons
This software lets us make nice-looking photo and video projects with an attractive overall presentation. That said, the app still feels more limited than the web version and needing paid authorization can be a drawback for some users.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Muhammad Shahid Faiz
Leisure, Travel & Tourism, 11-50 employees
More than a year
“my first pick for photo editing”
Pros
This software helps my marketing team put together eye-catching flyers, Instagram stories and product brochures in just a few minutes. The templates look polished and you don't need any formal design background to create something professional.
Cons
At the same time, it does have some limits when it comes to detailed fine-tuning compared with Adobe tools. Still, it works really well as an all-around platform.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Tess Mueske
Alternative Medicine, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“Perfect for our team”
Pros
It gets a lot of use from me and it's been helpful for all kinds of projects. I've used it for everything from social media posts and posters for my band's tour to business cards and even study sheets for my Spanish class.
Cons
A big downside is that many of the features and best graphics are locked behind a paid plan. I subscribed for a while but in the end it just didn't feel worth the cost based on how often I was actually using it.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
5
Customer Support
8
Functionality
6
Izzy Hunter
Retail, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“user-friendly design”
Pros
One thing that really stands out is how user-friendly the platform is. It makes graphic design feel accessible even for people who aren't professional designers. It's especially useful for small businesses that need to create polished visuals without a steep learning curve.
Cons
You will get frequent prompts to upgrade your account. They can get pretty annoying when you're just trying to stick with the free features. It also feels like the free tools are becoming more limited over time which seems aimed at pushing users toward a premium plan.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Mandie Yannitti
Commercial Real Estate, 11-50 employees
More than a year
“works really well”
Pros
There are lots of creative options available to customize and improve templates so they fit the content you're working on.
Cons
At times, depending on the project, the selection of free templates can feel pretty limited which makes things a bit harder. That said, it's still possible to combine different elements and recreate a design you like.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Sarah Fortin
Media Production, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“love the features”
Pros
Dragging and dropping elements feels really fluid and I can usually land on a layout that matches what I'm picturing without needing to adjust much.
Cons
It works especially well when I don't want to open heavier tools just to put together something simple that still looks clean.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
7
Value for money
8
Customer Support
7
Functionality
8
Neurivan Conceicao Barros
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
“practical tools”
Pros
It has been a really practical app to use and that's something I value a lot. It's very simple to navigate, comes with several useful functions and makes the whole experience feel simple and convenient.
Cons
At the same time, I think free users could have access to more features especially things like images and ebook templates. That said, I also understand the app needs to generate revenue.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
John Mwangi
Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees
More than a year
“fantastic templates for every design”
Pros
Canva has been a really satisfying tool for creating all kinds of eye-catching content, from business cards, flyers and social media posts to presentations, videos, photos, logos and even animations. It comes with thousands of free templates that can be customized which makes the whole design process even better. Building websites with it also feels very simple.
Cons
Haven't run into anything I would call a downside.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Boaz Lopez
Design, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
“Fun AI”
Pros
Between building presentations and putting together videos, it gives me a lot to work with. My favorite part is the AI features especially being able to write a story with them.
Cons
I do wish Canva's AI image generator were better. The results I got didn't really match the content I asked it to create.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Shauntel Gillis
Hospital & Health Care, 500+ employees
More than a year
“Design tools I enjoy”
Pros
Creating all kinds of documents, flyers and other materials for myself or my company is really simple with this software. It's simple to use and makes putting together just about any item feel quick and manageable.
Cons
My only real complaint is that some features or elements come with an additional charge. It would be much better to pay one flat fee and have unlimited access to everything instead of having to pay extra for certain add-ons.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
9
Judith Luna
Automotive, 1-10 employees
FreeTrial
“great for the creatives”
Pros
There always seems to be another idea to explore so it feels like I'm spending time creating while actually having fun at the same time.
Cons
I'm still getting the hang of how to use it but it's been a good experience overall and I really don't have any complaints.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Jesus De Macedo
Automotive, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
“perfect!!”
Pros
It has been a fantastic option for putting together attractive designs quickly. It's simple to use and has really helped strengthen our marketing efforts.
Cons
At times, the free version feels a bit limited and getting access to the best features means paying for the Pro plan which can be somewhat costly for small businesses.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Clarelle Vidal
Building Materials, 11-50 employees
More than a year
“easy to use”
Pros
Canva has become my go-to for putting together quick, polished graphics for social media, presentations, marketing materials and just about anything else. The huge library of templates and assets really helps, with plenty of stock images, icons, fonts and other design elements to choose from. Collaborating with other people is also very convenient and the pricing is hard to beat.
Cons
A couple of downsides are that you need an internet connection to access and use it and it can sometimes feel a bit slow when working with larger files.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
9