Nonprofit & Fundraising · head to head
Canva for Nonprofits vs Google Nonprofit Tools
Canva for Nonprofits
Nonprofit & Fundraising
Design tool for nonprofit marketing
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Google Nonprofit Tools
Nonprofit & Fundraising
Free Google tools for nonprofits
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Canva for Nonprofits free access covers up to 50 users; further seats are charged at 50 percent of Canva Enterprise pricing; Google Nonprofit Tools governmental entities and organizations are not eligible
- They diverge on capability: Canva for Nonprofits covers Design templates, Google Nonprofit Tools covers Email and collaboration.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Canva for Nonprofits and Google Nonprofit Tools actually diverge.
| Attribute | Canva for Nonprofits | Google Nonprofit Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | free |
| Founded | 2013 | 1998 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, IOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Nonprofit & Fundraising).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Canva for Nonprofits
- Design templates
- Drag-and-drop editor
- Stock images
- Brand kit
- Team collaboration
- Google Drive
- Dropbox
- Slack
Only in Google Nonprofit Tools
- Email and collaboration
- Cloud storage
- Ad Grants
- Analytics
- YouTube
- Search Console
- Google Workspace apps
- Zapier
Both cover
- Web support
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Canva for Nonprofits
- Design work for a registered charity at no costnot Google Nonprofit Tools
- Team collaboration on branded materials across up to 50 usersnot Google Nonprofit Tools
- Access to Canva Pro premium photo, video and graphics librariesnot Google Nonprofit Tools
- Brand kit management for consistent nonprofit communicationsnot Google Nonprofit Tools
Google Nonprofit Tools
- Getting Google Workspace, Ad Grants and YouTube nonprofit features for a registered charitynot Canva for Nonprofits
- Running a donation-funded organization on Google's productivity and advertising tools at reduced costnot Canva for Nonprofits
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Canva for Nonprofits
- Free access covers up to 50 users; further seats are charged at 50 percent of Canva Enterprise pricing
- Government agencies, political groups, educational institutions and grant-making foundations are all excluded
- Most 501(c) categories other than 501(c)(3) do not qualify
- Eligibility requires registered charitable status and country-specific documentation
Google Nonprofit Tools
- Governmental entities and organizations are not eligible
- Hospitals and health care organizations are not eligible, although their associated charitable arms or foundations are
- Schools, academic institutions and universities are not eligible, although the philanthropic arms of educational organizations are
- The organization must be registered as a charitable organization in one of the specific countries or regions where Google for Nonprofits has launched
- Eligibility requirements vary by country, and every account must pass verification before access is granted
Pricing, plan by plan
Canva for Nonprofits
Free- FreeFree
- Design templates
- Basic elements
- Canva Pro Nonprofit$1/month
- Premium templates
- Brand kit
- Team collaboration
Google Nonprofit Tools
Free- Nonprofit ProgramFree
- Google Workspace
- Gmail
- Drive
Which should you pick?
Choose Canva for Nonprofits if
- You need design templates.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want drag-and-drop editor.
Choose Google Nonprofit Tools if
- You need email and collaboration.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want cloud storage.
Questions people ask
- Is Canva for Nonprofits or Google Nonprofit Tools better?
- Neither clearly leads. Canva for Nonprofits starts at Free and Google Nonprofit Tools at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Canva for Nonprofits or Google Nonprofit Tools?
- Canva for Nonprofits starts at Free and Google Nonprofit Tools at Free.
- Does Canva for Nonprofits or Google Nonprofit Tools run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, IOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Canva for Nonprofits for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Canva for Nonprofits best used for?
- Canva for Nonprofits is most often used for design work for a registered charity at no cost, team collaboration on branded materials across up to 50 users, access to canva pro premium photo, video and graphics libraries, brand kit management for consistent nonprofit communications. Of those, design work for a registered charity at no cost and team collaboration on branded materials across up to 50 users are not what Google Nonprofit Tools is typically brought in for.
- What can Canva for Nonprofits do that Google Nonprofit Tools cannot?
- Canva for Nonprofits covers Design templates, Drag-and-drop editor, Stock images, Brand kit. Google Nonprofit Tools covers Email and collaboration, Cloud storage, Ad Grants, Analytics. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.