The 3 best Canva alternatives
Short answer
The best Canva alternatives are Figma, Webflow, Carrd. Figma is our top pick — it scores 9.2/10 and is best for Agencies doing product design and web UI work. The right choice depends on your budget, team size, and which features matter most.
Why look for a Canva alternative?
Canva scores 9/10 in our review and works well for many teams — but it is not the right fit for everyone. The most common reasons readers look elsewhere:
- ✗Not a replacement for Figma or Illustrator for professional design work
- ✗Brand kit and premium templates require Canva Pro
- ✗Custom exports (SVG, PDF print) gated on paid plans
Canva alternatives, ranked
Figma
Top pickCollaborative interface design for product and web teams
Figma is the dominant collaborative design and prototyping tool used by product teams, UX designers, and web agencies. Everything lives in the browser — designers, developers, and stakeholders can view and comment on designs in real time without installing software. The free plan covers 3 projects and unlimited collaborators in view-only mode. Dev Mode (paid) generates CSS, iOS, and Android code directly from design files, tightening the handoff between design and engineering.
Strengths
- ✓Real-time multiplayer design — like Google Docs for UI/UX
- ✓Browser-based — no installs, accessible to all stakeholders
- ✓Dev Mode generates CSS and mobile code from designs
Best for
- →Agencies doing product design and web UI work
- →Design teams handing off to developers
Webflow
Build powerful websites without writing code
Webflow is the professional no-code website builder. It produces clean HTML/CSS output with full design flexibility — no templates confining you. The go-to for design agencies building client websites. CMS, e-commerce, and hosting all included.
Strengths
- ✓Full design flexibility without code
- ✓Clean, production-ready code output
- ✓CMS and e-commerce built in
Best for
- →Design agencies building client sites
- →Designers wanting code-quality without coding
Carrd
Simple, responsive one-page sites
Carrd is the fastest way to build a clean landing page or personal site. Extremely simple, dead cheap, and produces beautiful results. The go-to for creator link-in-bio pages, waitlists, and pre-launch landing pages.
Strengths
- ✓Ridiculously cheap ($9/year for Pro)
- ✓Fastest setup of any website builder
- ✓Clean, mobile-first designs
Best for
- →Creator link-in-bio pages
- →Pre-launch waitlist pages
- →Simple portfolio pages for consultants
Canva vs. the alternatives
Canva alternatives — FAQ
What is the best Canva alternative?
Figma is our top-rated Canva alternative, scoring 9.2/10. It is best for Agencies doing product design and web UI work.
Is there a free Canva alternative?
Yes — Figma, Webflow, Carrd offer a free plan you can use to evaluate the tool before paying.