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Canva vs Craft Docs

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Canva

Software

Design anything. Publish anywhere.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Craft Docs logo

Craft Docs

Software

Beautiful document and note-taking app for Apple devices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Canva requires active internet connection, no offline editing capability; Craft Docs primarily designed for Apple ecosystem; limited support for Windows or Android
  • They diverge on capability: Canva covers Drag-and-drop editor, Craft Docs covers Rich document editing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Canva and Craft Docs actually diverge.

Attributes where Canva and Craft Docs differ
AttributeCanvaCraft Docs
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidiOS, iPadOS, macOS, Web
Founded20132019

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

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 Craft Docs

  • Rich document editing
  • Beautiful templates
  • Collaboration in real-time
  • Comments and discussions
  • iCloud sync
  • Powerful search
  • Dark and light themes
  • File attachments

What people use each for

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

Canva

  • Social media graphicsnot Craft Docs
  • Presentationsnot Craft Docs
  • Marketing materialsnot Craft Docs
  • Documentsnot Craft Docs
  • Video editingnot Craft Docs

Craft Docs

  • Productivitynot Canva
  • Collaborationnot Canva
  • Task managementnot Canva
  • Organizationnot Canva

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

Craft Docs

  • Primarily designed for Apple ecosystem; limited support for Windows or Android
  • Smaller ecosystem and community compared to Notion or Obsidian
  • Collaboration features less mature than dedicated team document platforms
  • Requires learning Craft-specific formatting and structure

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

Craft Docs

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Craft Docs 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 Craft Docs if

  • You need rich document editing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Web.
  • You also want beautiful templates.
Craft Docs review

Questions people ask

Is Canva or Craft Docs better?
Neither clearly leads. Canva starts at Free and Craft Docs at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Canva or Craft Docs?
Canva starts at Free and Craft Docs at Free.
Does Canva or Craft Docs run on more platforms?
Canva runs on Web, iOS, Android. Craft Docs runs on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, 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 Craft Docs is typically brought in for.
What can Canva do that Craft Docs cannot?
Canva covers Drag-and-drop editor, Templates library, Stock photos & elements, Text effects. Craft Docs covers Rich document editing, Beautiful templates, Collaboration in real-time, Comments and discussions.

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.

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Craft Docs: What platforms does Craft Docs support?

Craft Docs is available on iOS, iPad, and Mac, with deep integration into Apple's ecosystem. A web version is also available.

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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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Craft Docs: Can you collaborate on documents in Craft Docs?

Yes. Craft Docs supports real-time collaboration, allowing multiple users to edit documents simultaneously.

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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.

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Craft Docs: Does Craft Docs have AI features?

Yes. Craft Docs includes AI-powered writing assistance and editing features.

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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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Craft Docs: Can you use Craft Docs offline?

Yes. Craft Docs allows offline editing with synchronization when connectivity is restored.

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