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Canva vs Chanty

Canva logo

Canva

All industries

Design anything. Publish anywhere.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Chanty logo

Chanty

Communication & Collaboration

Simple, easy to use, all-in-one team collaboration tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Canva requires active internet connection, no offline editing capability; Chanty free plan caps at 5 team members

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Canva and Chanty actually diverge.

Attributes where Canva and Chanty differ
AttributeCanvaChanty
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
CategoryAll industriesCommunication & Collaboration
Founded2013Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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

  • Drag-and-drop editor
  • Templates library
  • Stock photos & elements
  • Text effects
  • Animation
  • Collaboration
  • Brand kit
  • Resize tool

Only in Chanty

Nothing recorded that Canva does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Canva

  • Social media graphicsnot Chanty
  • Presentationsnot Chanty
  • Marketing materialsnot Chanty
  • Documentsnot Chanty
  • Video editingnot Chanty

Chanty

No use cases recorded yet. See the Chanty review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Canva

  • Requires active internet connection, no offline editing capability
  • No vector pen tool or advanced vector editing features
  • No CMYK color management or print-ready bleed controls
  • Cannot export to PSD (Photoshop) or AI (Illustrator) formats
  • Large user base means many templates see repeated use, reducing design uniqueness

Chanty

  • Free plan caps at 5 team members
  • Enterprise tier publishes no price and requires contacting sales
  • Monthly billing costs roughly 33% more per seat than annual billing on the Business plan, based on the vendor's own comparison of monthly versus annual per-user rates

Pricing, plan by plan

Canva

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1.6M+ templates
    • 5GB storage
    • 50 AI credits/month
  • Pro$18/month
    • 141M+ premium assets
    • Magic Studio
    • 500 AI credits/month
  • Business$25/user-month
    • Unlimited brand kits
    • Team collaboration

Chanty

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Chanty review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Canva if

  • You need drag-and-drop editor.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want templates library.
Canva review

Choose Chanty if

  • You want to start without paying.
Chanty review

Questions people ask

Is Canva or Chanty better?
Neither clearly leads. Canva starts at Free and Chanty at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Canva or Chanty?
Canva starts at Free and Chanty at Free.
Does Canva or Chanty run on more platforms?
Canva runs on Web, iOS, Android. Chanty runs on Web.
Can I use Canva for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Canva best used for?
Canva is most often used for social media graphics, presentations, marketing materials, documents. Of those, social media graphics and presentations are not what Chanty is typically brought in for.
What can Canva do that Chanty cannot?
Canva covers Drag-and-drop editor, Templates library, Stock photos & elements, Text effects.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Canva: Is Canva really free?

Yes. The free plan is permanent with no trial or credit card required. It includes 1.6M+ templates, 5GB storage, 50 Magic Studio AI credits/month, and basic collaboration.

Source
Canva: What requires internet connection?

Canva is web-based and requires an active internet connection to use. It cannot be used offline and may experience slowness or freezing on poor connections.

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Canva: Can I export to professional formats like PSD or AI?

No. Canva does not support export to Adobe PSD or Illustrator AI formats. Export options are limited to PNG, PDF, MP4, and other basic formats.

Source
Canva: How many AI credits do I get?

Free tier includes 50 Magic Studio credits per month for AI image generation, copywriting, and background removal. Pro and higher tiers get 500 credits/month.

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