Is it free?
Is Canva free?
Canva is an online design platform for social posts, presentations, documents and marketing graphics, built on templates.
Yes, Canva has a free plan.
Short answer
Yes. Canva Free is a permanent plan with the drag-and-drop editor, a large template and photo library, real-time collaboration and exports.
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What Canva costs
Canva Pro is a paid plan for one person, billed monthly or yearly, with a free trial. Canva Business is priced per person, and prices vary by country.
Checked on 1 November 2026 on Canva's own pricing page. Prices change, so confirm there before you pay.
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Canva discounts
Free Canva for Education
K-12 teachers in a current teaching post, school librarians, learning support staff and curriculum specialists. Students get access only when their teacher, school or school district invites them. College and university students are not eligible.
Free Canva Pro for nonprofits
Registered charitable nonprofits, such as a US 501(c)(3). Government bodies and government-run institutions (including public libraries and museums), public hospitals, political and lobbying groups, schools and universities, other US 501(c) types, membership bodies such as trade associations and unions, for-profit companies (including social enterprises and B-Corps) and private or grant-making foundations are not eligible. Canva reviews every application, and meeting the rules does not guarantee approval.
Free alternatives to Canva
Adobe ExpressFreemiumThe closest like-for-like swap: templates, social posts and short videos.
FigmaFreemiumFree Starter plan for UI design, social graphics and prototypes.
PaperFreemiumA modern design canvas for creating and sharing visual work.