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Indie alternatives to Canva
10 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Canva does, 9 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polotno Studio | Free | – | – | Web |
| Fotor | Free plan | – | – | Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Kittl | Free plan | – | – | Web |
| Piktochart | Free plan | – | – | Web |
| Pixlr | Free plan | – | – | Web, iOS, Android |
| Snappa | Free plan | – | – | Web |
| Venngage | Free plan | – | – | Web |
| Visme | Free plan | – | – | Web |
| VistaCreate | Free plan | – | – | Web, iOS, Android |
| Placeit | Paid | – | – | Web |
The alternatives
1. Polotno Studio
Free in-browser graphic design editor
A browser-based design editor for social media graphics, posters and presentations with templates and text, photo and shape tools.
Free · Web · Website ↗
4. Piktochart
Infographic and visual report maker
Web-based tool for creating infographics, reports, posters and presentations from templates.
Free plan · Web · Website ↗
9. VistaCreate
Online graphic design editor with templates
Browser-based design editor with templates for social media posts, flyers and ads, from Vista (formerly Crello).
Free plan · Web, iOS, Android · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Canva?
Yes. 9 of the 10 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Polotno Studio, Fotor, Kittl, Piktochart and 5 more.
Which Canva alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On Mac: Fotor. On Windows: Fotor. On iPhone and iPad: Fotor, Pixlr and VistaCreate. On Android: Fotor, Pixlr and VistaCreate.
What makes these alternatives to Canva “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Canva.
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