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Canva vs Figma

Two tools that do a similar job. Here is how they compare on price and what each one is best at, so you can pick the right one in a minute.

Compared by Ayham Joukhadar (@handlytech, 1.5M followers). Updated October 2026.

Canva

Design anything in minutes. The AI features are free to try.

Free plan★ Ayham's pick

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Figma

Collaborative design tool with AI features for UI and product design, free plan available, Pro plan from 16 euro per month.

Free plan★ Ayham's pick

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Side by side

CanvaFigma
PriceFree planFree plan
Free to startYesYes
Best forQuick everyday designsApp and ui design
CategoryDesignDesign
Ayham's pickYesYes
In shortDesign anything in minutes. The AI features are free to tryCollaborative design tool with AI features for UI and product design, free plan available, Pro plan from 16 euro per month

Which one should you pick?

Pick Canva for quick everyday designs.

Pick Figma for app and UI design.

Both let you start for free, so the easiest move is to try both on the same task and keep the one you like.

Both are on my top picks list, they just shine at different things.

Questions people ask

Is Canva or Figma better?

Pick Canva for quick everyday designs. Pick Figma for app and UI design. Both are on my top picks list, they just shine at different things.

Which is free, Canva or Figma?

Canva: Free plan. Figma: Free plan. Both let you start for free, so the easiest move is to try both on the same task and keep the one you like.

What are other alternatives?

See the full lists of Canva alternatives and Figma alternatives on HandlyTech.

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