Both platforms serve millions of users worldwide
Advanced capabilities and integrations
Plans to fit every budget and business size
| Feature | Canva | Figma |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Use Case | Graphic design, marketing content, social media | UI/UX design, prototyping, product design |
| Collaboration | Team sharing, brand kits, real-time comments | Real-time multi-user editing, advanced version control |
| AI Tools | AI image generation, Magic Write, template suggestions | AI-assisted design, auto-layout, component suggestions |
| Ease of Use | Beginner-friendly with drag-and-drop | Steeper learning curve, professional-oriented |
| Templates & Assets | Vast template library, stock photos included | Component libraries, wireframe kits, design systems |
| Integrations | Social media platforms, brand kit sync | Dev handoff tools, plugins ecosystem, Slack integration |
| Feature | Canva | Figma |
|---|---|---|
| Free Plan | Free with 5GB storage, basic templates, limited collaboration | Free with up to 3 collaborative files (Starter plan), unlimited view-only |
| Pro Plan / Full Seat (Professional) | $12.99/month (100GB storage) | $20/month per Full Seat (Professional) |
| Teams / Organization Plan | Canva Teams: $14.99/month for up to 5 users | $55/month per Full Seat (Organization plan) |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing with advanced brand features | $90/month per Full Seat (Enterprise) |
| Feature | Canva | Figma |
|---|---|---|
| Best for non-designers and marketing teams | ✓ | ✗ |
| Professional UI/UX workflows and prototyping | ✗ | ✓ |
| Extensive template library and stock content | ✓ | ✗ |
| Advanced collaboration and version control | ✗ | ✓ |
| Feature | Canva | Figma |
|---|---|---|
| Limited for complex product design workflows | ✓ | ✗ |
| Steeper learning curve for beginners | ✗ | ✓ |
| Significant price increases in 2025 | ✓ (Teams plan) | ✓ (Full seats) |
Canva and Figma both dominate the design landscape but serve different needs. Canva is ideal for social media, marketing, and non-designers thanks to templates and AI tools. Figma focuses on UI/UX, prototyping, and team collaboration for product design. Choose Canva for fast, accessible design creation, or Figma for professional interface and product workflows.