--- title: "Page 7 | Canva Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra" description: "Page 7 - Is Canva the right Graphic Design solution for you? Explore 13462 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/reviews/?page=7" page_type: "reviews" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-10-21" --- Canva 4.7 (13462) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated October 21st, 2026 # Page 7 - Reviews of Canva ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 151-175 of 13462 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use JP Janna P. Administrative Assistant Graphic Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Canva for the Win" November 5, 2025 5.0 I love Canva. It has been a great experience. It can do almost anything that you want. You just have to figure out how. Pros The biggest upside to Canva is the number of options for little or no money. It can do almost anything you want; you just have to figure out how. I love the preset options and the ways I can customize them to what I want. Cons There is not much I don't like. If I had to choose one, I suppose the biggest downside that I've had is a long countdown, like a 5-minute one. They have very short ones, but I have to make them manually with slides. Alternatives considered [Envato](https://www.capterra.com/p/241830/Envato-Elements/)[Microsoft Publisher](https://www.capterra.com/p/233254/Microsoft-Publisher/)[Adobe Creative Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/48969/Adobe-Creative-Cloud/) Reason for choosing Canva I chose Canva because it was the most bang for my buck. It is easy to use and has so many great option. Review Source CA Codi A. Owner Recreational Facilities and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Essential for home, school and business needs!" March 21, 2026 5.0 Canva is essential for my business, home and homeschool projects. Everything I’ve ever needed to create I’ve been able to do so easily with Canva. Great selection of editing tools and features! Love all the included preset designs and graphics. Pros I loved the different editing tools and preset designs. Being able to choose a specific project style (banner, flyer, sign, brochure, etc) allowed for easy formatting. Cons Some of the tools and features lack clear instructions on how to use them so there was a lot of trial and error and looking up how to videos. Switched from [Google Docs](https://www.capterra.com/p/160756/Google-Docs/) I was working on a project that required features that weren’t available. Review Source VM Veronica M. Marketing Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Awesome for basic creative design" October 9, 2025 5.0 Canva has been one of the most intuitive creative tools I've used so far, after being a dedicated Adobe Illustrator fan. Overall I'm very happy with Canva, and start off using it over any other tool because of how easy it is to use and the simplicity of its features. Pros I start with Canva for every graphic/social media post, because it's easy to use and I've been able to create basic graphics much quicker than before. My particularly favourite feature is the "Copy Style" button, makes everything easier being able to apply a previously applied style to a new element! And video editing has been great so far, especially for caption design - we've been happy with the stylization Canva offers. I know the paid versions would be wonderful but to be honest I've been very happy with the free version with what I've needed it for so far. Cons My least favourite part to Canva is how premium/paid elements, templates, etc. are shown in search results, and feel like they dominate results. So much so that if they removed premium elements from those who have free accounts, it wouldn't offer much at all in that regard. It can be challenging to wade through to find quality items mixed with all of the premium elements. Switched from [Adobe Illustrator](https://www.capterra.com/p/227125/Adobe-Illustrator/) I rarely open Illustrator now for the creatives I produce, because Canva has been much quicker for the simple graphics I work on regularly. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Director Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "About Canva " May 14, 2026 5.0 It allows you to work together with a team, work on both mobile and computer, and it is easy for beginners. Pros There are thousands of free templates available here, and you can design very easily or very quickly here. Cons It cannot be used properly without a good internet connection, and Advance There are limitations for Advance Graphic Designer. Review Source Xaiver A. Founder Online Media Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Canva: the BEST Creative Value" April 15, 2026 5.0 Canva has been a lifesaver for me as a creator on a budget. From free templates to seamless resizing of work, Canva's ease of access is second to none. Pros Canva excels with its ease of use, coupled with its endless rollout of new features. At a modest pricetag, it's the best value of any creative platform. Cons I think Canva struggles with determining what features need a premium subscription, and what can be accessed with the free plan. Review Source AN Anthony N. Lead Pastor Religious Institutions Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "One Stop Shop" October 15, 2025 5.0 We use Canva for printing our weekly bulletin, as well as digital versions in PDF. We also build presentation for the Sunday worship, create poster and flyers, and even integrate it into our digital signage platform Pros Canva can do anything you need it to. We use it primarily for printing, but it also contains a great image editor, as well as video editing tools for creating short videos. We even used it to create t-shirts. We also use it as a presentation software. The team at Canva takes suggestions seriously and is regularly rolling out new updates. We have added 2-3 new people to our team recently and they all are thankful for how easy it is to use and find what you are looking for. One of the biggest perks for us is the cloud-based sharing. Edits can be seen in real time and groups make it easy to share to exactly the right people. Cons There no not a native "print" function, so the finished product needs to be passed through another software, like Adobe Acrobat, to print. I absolutely love their presentation builder and the included animations, but as of yet, have not found a way to integrate direction to our church presentation software, so we have to pass it through PPT and typically lose some of the styling. Switched from [Microsoft Publisher](https://www.capterra.com/p/233254/Microsoft-Publisher/) We moved from PC to a Mac environment and I needed something we could use anywhere. Review Source Rahul V. Managing Director Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great design tool, but you need to go beyond the templates" September 10, 2026 4.0 Overall, Canva is a really good tool and one I enjoy using. It's easy to get started with, but there's also a surprising amount you can do once you learn the more advanced features. My only real issue is that because almost everyone uses it now, it's very easy to end up with designs that look generic or obviously Canva-made. Used properly and with enough customisation, though, it's an excellent design tool. Pros Canva makes it incredibly easy to create professional-looking designs without needing to be a designer. There's a huge range of templates and tools, but I think it really comes into its own once you move beyond the basic features. Once you learn some of the more advanced functionality, you can create some genuinely impressive work very quickly. Cons Canva has become so widely used that a lot of designs can start to look the same. I can often spot when something has been made in Canva, particularly when people rely heavily on the standard templates. You need to spend a bit more time customising designs if you want your work or brand to stand out. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Marketing Specialist Environmental Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Amazing for everyone" August 6, 2026 5.0 Pros What I like most about Canva is that even in the free version you have endless possibilities for templates and then in the Pro version, man, you have it all! Cons One thing Canva could improve on is its AI integration and functionality. Otherwise this is a solid program. Review Source John L. Office Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The best design site available!" September 12, 2026 5.0 I love Canva. I would not use any other company for what I needed. Canva was very user friendly and any time I was confused, I could easily get help through Canva. Pros I love how easy it is to create any type of item/document that I could dream of. I have made HUNDREDS of labels, flyers, banners, postcards, signs, and more. Cons It did get pretty expensive after a while. It was worth having the pro version though for all of the extra stuff that was available. Review Source HC Hilary C. Owner Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Love love love! " April 9, 2026 5.0 Overall, Canva is an intuitive and versatile platform that helps users create polished designs quickly and efficiently. Pros Canva makes design accessible with beautiful templates, drag-and-drop tools, and endless options for social and print content. Cons Advanced design control is limited compared to professional tools, and some premium elements require a paid subscription. Switched from [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) This is so much more user friendly. I will always vouch for canva! Review Source DD Daniel D. CTO Retail Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Herramienta de diseño sencilla, rápida e intuitiva." July 28, 2025 4.0 Buena en general, permite hacer diseños de forma rápida y efectiva, además aporta muchas ideas y es una herramienta muy visual con una curva de aprendizaje sencilla. Pros Rapidez y facilidad de uso. Curva de aprendizaje lineal y sencilla. Es una herramienta muy intuitiva. Cons Algunos procesos son farragosos. Las opciones del slide de inicio son demasiadas y la página tiene demasiados estímulos que hacen que pierdas el foco y que te cueste encontrar lo que buscas de entrada. Los formatos de exportación, los jpg están comprimidos y no tienen la calidad que deberían ni siquiera en la opción de pago. Alternatives considered [GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/)[VistaCreate](https://www.capterra.com/p/175859/Crello/) Reason for choosing Canva En el momento de la elección era el de mayor facilidad de uso y mejor ratio calidad-precio Switched from [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) facilidad de uso para el equipo de márketing Review Source Hannah G. Coordinator, Creative Services Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Limited use cases but excels in its niche" November 6, 2025 4.0 Pros Canva is incredibly easy to use and offers excellent value for both free and Pro plans. I appreciate how it speeds up the creation of simple assets, and I particularly love the Brand Kit feature, which I use often. The ability to copy and resize designs is also a game changer as someone who frequently creates the same graphic in multiple aspect ratios. Cons I wish there were more filtering options when searching for elements and assets within Canva's library. For example, I would love to be able to filter built-in graphic elements so that I can specifically find ones that will allow me to change the colors within the element. There are certain areas where Canva's capabilities are limited. I frequently use intersecting graphics and shapes in my designs, and I am unable to do this in Canva. It certainly cannot fully replace more robust design and layout software, but is a helpful tool overall. Review Source Samuel B. Graphic Designer Design Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "An Excellent Design Tool for Everyone" July 30, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with Canva has been excellent. It has become one of my favorite design tools because it is intuitive, reliable, and packed with useful features. Whether I'm creating social media posts, presentations, logos, or marketing materials, Canva helps me work efficiently and achieve professional results. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an easy-to-use yet powerful design platform. Pros Canva is incredibly easy to use and offers a wide range of templates, graphics, and design tools. It makes creating professional-looking content quick and simple, even for beginners. The image and video editing features are excellent, and the Pro subscription provides great value for money. I also like how I can access my projects across different devices. Cons Some of the best features are only available with the Pro subscription. Occasionally, larger projects can become a bit slow, and some advanced editing tools are still not as powerful as those found in dedicated professional design software. Overall, these are minor issues compared to the value Canva provides. Switched from [CorelDRAW](https://www.capterra.com/p/124823/CorelDRAW/) I switched because my company migrated from CorelDRAW to Canva. Since Canva became our standard design tool, I made the switch as well. It made collaboration and sharing projects much easier. Review Source Jakkie G. Freelance Artist and Art Student Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Simple and Very helpful, Paid Features can be Frustrating" September 8, 2026 4.0 Pros The free version is really helpful and easy to use. It's like a much simpler version of Indesign or Photoshop (without all the special features of course, but with basic capabilities). I've used it to make flyers, printables, moodboards, photo grids, and handouts. Cons The premium features are frustrating - they're mixed in with the free ones so that if you have a free account, you have to wade through all the things you can't use to get to the ones you can. They're pushing AI way to much like many software platforms currently are as well, which is disappointing considering it's meant to be a design tool. Review Source JH Jana H. Digital Marketing Specialist Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A great tool for everyone, even complete beginners." October 10, 2025 5.0 Canva is a great tool for anyone who needs to create graphic visuals without complex design knowledge. I like the wide variety of templates that make the work easier and allow you to quickly create professional social media posts. Pros The thing I valued most was the huge quantity of templates for every occasion. This extensive library ensures you can always find a template for any of your projects, saving significant time and money on graphic design efforts. Cons When it comes to more advanced photo retouching or video editing, professional software is preferable. Review Source Hallye N. Owner Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great for Small Business and Marketing" March 9, 2026 5.0 I use Canva on a daily basis to create marketing materials and it makes it very easy for me to create quality media for a great price. Pros Canva is an amazing tool for school or business. I use it in my daily job as well as my own business. It is perfect for marketing. It is so easy to use and can make excellent images and products. Cons Canva is limited on how it can edit photos or images but otherwise is an amazing marketing tool. I wish it was integrated with AI more. Review Source Cheyanne G. Owner - Baker Food & Beverages Used the software for: 2+ years ### "LOVE LOVE LOVE" December 4, 2025 5.0 Absolutely love and will forever use Canva! I use it for work and personal reasons. I also run my own company outside of my day job and use it for all of the marketing material for my business. Pros I absolutely LOVE Canva. It is easy to use and there are so many ways to be creative. It is also a great price if you pay for the subscription. Cons I love Canva and it has a wide range of options and things to do in it. The only thing I think was my least favorite things is the lack of printing options, there is so much you can print but when you're looking for something niche and specific the option is not there. Review Source Monica Alexandra L. Administrativo Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Me encanta Canva" January 11, 2026 5.0 Me es una aplicación bastante útil tanto a nivel laboral como a nivel personal, su interfaz es bastante buena y te da la oportunidad de crear tus propios diseños o tomar alguno de otro creador y personalizarlo Pros Es una aplicación bastante creativa, cuenta con gran variedad de recursos gratuitos y con pago, me ha facilitado mucho el poder explorar mis habilidades como diseñadora. Cons En pocas ocasiones la descarga es lenta y toca reintentarlo o cerrar la aplicación, también dependiendo el tema que quieras manejar hay cosas que se deben pagar para poder usar. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Owner, Designer Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Simple, easy to use for every day designs." April 15, 2026 5.0 Pros Makes simple graphic design fast and easy. I love using canva for simple designs that can be handed off to marketing for easy plug and chug designs. I love being able to look for graphics and photos within the app without needing to leave the design. Cons Some limitations to design, which is to be expected since it needs to be highly accessible. But would love to have the option of blend modes like multiply, overlay, etc. Review Source AV Alesandra V. Marketing and admin Restaurants Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best product in the 2000s" October 14, 2025 5.0 I love it and it has made me love graphic design and figuring out how to be better and make documents that wow others and even myself. Pros Canva has made it easy for anyone to create an amazing document. Although there is still a learning curve with the program, it does not take long to figure out how to use it correctly. The software is great, straight forward, clean and precise. Cons I wish there was an AI bot that could help you along the way. Or customer service that is always available and straight to the point with fixes. No riff raff, no confirming your the account owner. If you’re editing it, you’re allowed to get help on the fly with things. For example, randomly there were some items that could not be grouped together and it would have been great to figure that out with someone. I think they need a way to warp and change text. Not too crazy but simple movements of the text to make it their own. Lastly, they need to showcase their different ways of making things. I always see how tos but it’s hard to execute on your own, but if you had step-by-step within the project, people were making, it would be awesome Alternatives considered [Adobe Illustrator](https://www.capterra.com/p/227125/Adobe-Illustrator/) Reason for choosing Canva price, ease of use and the way it approached me Review Source IM Ivory M. Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Can't Imagine Life Without Canva" October 2, 2025 5.0 There are very few items in our office that don't involve Canva, from video testimonials and flyers to conference programs and our training calendar. Pros Canva has been a game-changer for our organization for several reasons: its ease of use, diverse features, video and image editing tools, and the numerous templates available. Canva has helped us create beautiful ideas and campaigns efficiently, even with limited marketing training. Cons I have nothing negative to say. I LOVE Canva and its ease of use. However, I have a paid subscription through my job, so I'm not sure what the free version offers. Review Source Lauren F. Legal Secretary Legal Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great free templates " March 9, 2026 5.0 Great free templates and so many ideas. Easy to use, amend, update and duplicate precious creations. Pros I use the free canva and there are so many things you can do. I'm making designs on a weekly basis by making images for posts, tables for tracking and I also create cards/invitations on there. Love that there is a large range of free templates you can use. It's also great that you can search via size. Cons I struggle when my upline shared her account with me, it was difficult to transfer between the two and I panicked for a day thinking I had lost everything so I haven't used that feature since. Review Source KB Krystal B. Founder Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "An Affordable Easy & Feature and Perfect Design Platform" December 12, 2025 5.0 Outstanding value for money, intuitive User Interface and user-friendly features, Canva provides an excellent product. User-friendly intuitive image editing tools and smooth team collaboration make using Canva easy. Customer Support has good service, but the advanced options may be limited at times. Pros Canva is a good option for individual and team use due to its affordability (through low priced subscriptions), ease of use, simple image editing processes, and helpful customer support. Cons It requires upgrading to gain access to additional resource types and level, which may be difficult to navigate through for new users, while the depth of design control, features isn't as advanced as professional software options. Switched from [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) I made the switch from Photoshop because Canva is faster, easier to use, and doesn’t require advanced skills. It lets me create professional designs quickly without heavy software or complicated tools. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Brand Strategist Food & Beverages Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "My Go-To Design Tool for School, Work, and Everything in Between" December 2, 2025 5.0 Canva is one of those tools I wish I had back when I was in school, creating presentations. It’s incredibly fun and easy to use, and truly feels like a game-changing piece of software. From building resumes to completing projects, it has been an absolute lifesaver. Canva is my go-to platform for creating marketing and project management materials. Pros I love the designs. Since I discovered Canva, I have used it for every single project, from pitch decks and infographics to promotional materials. You can get by with the free account, but it's limited to some basic designs. Using it is also easy! Cons Limitations on the free account. Most designs that are relatively intuitive tend to be paid, which could be a limitation on the free account. Designs are great on a free account, but I've noticed most people use the same designs, which could be a bit disappointing, as it seems like content has been repurposed. There is no discount available for smaller companies that only require a few licenses. Their A. I imagine creation could be better. I am getting issues with the accuracy of the generated images, even after using different prompts. Review Source DH Deborah H. Communications Manager Religious Institutions Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Canva is an easier and cheaper graphic design option than Adobe" November 28, 2025 5.0 After working in Adobe Photoshop for years switching to Canva was seamless, I can make any needed graphics right in Canva and I love how it saves our branding assets right in the design features and also previous photos we've uploaded so that saves me a ton of time when designing things for our church. Pros Canva makes graphic design incredibly simple and easy for our church. And we LOVE that they offer it free for non-profits. We stopped subscribing to Adobe and solely use Canva now. Cons We've used Canva's printing service a few times and it's not the highest quality so it depends on what we're having printed but sometimes we prefer to go with a local printer. Switched from [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) We were hesitant to pay the high annual cost of Adobe Photoshop for the simple graphic needs we have so we were thrilled to find a cheaper and easier option. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.