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Canva alternatives
The closest alternatives to Canva are Picsart, Recraft and Gamma, which also cover editing photos with AI and managing social media. 14 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including Picsart and Recraft. The lowest paid plan starts at $9 per month (remove.bg).
- Alternatives
- 15
- Free options
- 14
- Updated
- Nov 2026
Closest first: ordered by how many of Canva's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.
- 1
PicsartVerifiedPaid · from $10.50/mo
A web and mobile studio for making and editing images, video, and audio with a large catalog of AI models.
Also does:Editing photos with AIManaging social media
Web
- 2
RecraftVerifiedPay as you go · from $12/mo
Generates and edits images, vectors, and mockups through a studio and an API for designers and developers.
Also does:Editing photos with AIDesigning user interfaces
API
- 3
GammaFree tier
AI presentation tool that turns a topic or outline into a formatted slide deck or document in one step.
Also does:Making slide decks
Web
- 4
RunwayVerifiedFree tier · from $12/mo
A cloud creative platform for creators and teams to generate and edit video, images and audio with AI.
Also does:Editing photos with AI
API
- 5
Adobe FireflyFree tier
Adobe's generative AI image tool trained on licensed content, designed for commercial-safe creative work.
Also does:Editing photos with AI
Web
- 6
FLUXVerifiedPay as you go
Multimodal image and video generation for developers, teams, and creators via web playground or API.
Also does:Editing photos with AI
Web · API
- 7
v0VerifiedFree tier · from $30/mo
Builds working web apps from written prompts and publishes them as live sites for teams and solo builders.
Also does:Designing user interfaces
iOS
- 8
Leonardo.AiFree tier
AI image generation platform with model fine-tuning, a large template library, and API access.
Also does:Editing photos with AI
Web
- 9
ManusVerifiedFree tier
An autonomous AI agent for teams and individuals that completes tasks and builds web apps from prompts.
Also does:Making slide decks
Web · API
- 10
remove.bgFree tier · from $9/mo
Automated background removal tool for photos and product images, with API access.
Also does:Editing photos with AI
Web · Mac · Windows · API
- 11
Figma MakeVerifiedFree tier · from $16/mo
Figma Make turns prompts and design context into editable, code-backed prototypes and web apps for product teams.
Also does:Designing user interfaces
Web
- 12
PhotoroomVerifiedFree tier
AI photo and video editing for e-commerce sellers who need listing images at catalog scale.
Also does:Editing photos with AI
Web · API
- 13
Stability AIVerifiedFree tier
Commercially-safe generative media models and tools for creative teams and developers.
Also does:Editing photos with AI
API
- 14
FramerFree tier
Design-focused website builder with AI layout and copy generation, built for portfolios, landing pages and marketing sites.
Also does:Designing user interfaces
Web
- 15
FreepikFree tier · from $20/mo
Stock library and AI image generation platform with vectors, photos, and design assets.
Also does:Editing photos with AI
Web
At a glance
| Tool | Pricing | Free | Platforms | API | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canva | Free tier | Yes | Web, iOS, Android | No | — |
| Picsart | Paid · from $10.50/mo | Yes | Web | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Recraft | Pay as you go · from $12/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Gamma | Free tier | Yes | Web | No | — |
| Runway | Free tier · from $12/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Adobe Firefly | Free tier | Yes | Web | No | — |
| FLUX | Pay as you go | No | Web, API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| v0 | Free tier · from $30/mo | Yes | iOS | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Leonardo.Ai | Free tier | Yes | Web | Yes | — |
| Manus | Free tier | Yes | Web, API | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| remove.bg | Free tier · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, Mac, Windows, API | Yes | — |
| Figma Make | Free tier · from $16/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Photoroom | Free tier | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Stability AI | Free tier | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Framer | Free tier | Yes | Web | No | — |
| Freepik | Free tier · from $20/mo | Yes | Web | No | — |
Common questions
- What is the best alternative to Canva?
- Picsart is the closest match: it also covers editing photos with AI and managing social media. Recraft and Gamma come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of Canva's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
- Is there a free alternative to Canva?
- Yes. Picsart, Recraft and Gamma can be used for free. Picsart has a free plan, and paid plans start at $10.50 per month.
- What is the cheapest alternative to Canva?
- Among paid plans, remove.bg starts lowest at $9 per month.
- Which Canva alternatives have a mobile app?
- v0 has an iPhone or Android app.