Side by side
| Feature | Canva | Napkin AI |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Online graphic design platform for creating social posts, presentations, videos, prints and logos, with AI tools, for individuals and teams. | Turns text into editable AI-generated visuals, mind maps, flowcharts and data charts for presentations, blogs and docs. |
| Price from | 450 PLN/yr | 9 USD/mo |
| Free plan | yes | yes |
| Platforms | web, ios, android | web, api |
| API | not stated | yes |
Canva: key features
- Drag-and-drop editor with thousands of templates
- Magic Layers to convert an image into an editable layout
- Background remover for images and videos
- AI image generator and image enhancer
- Brand Kit for consistent colours, fonts and logos
- Print Shop for ordering printed products
Napkin AI: key features
- Generates visuals directly from pasted or imported text, no prompting needed
- Mind map, flowchart and editable data chart creation
- Slides (beta) for presentation decks
- Brand styles and custom fonts on higher plans
- Export to PPT, PNG, PDF and SVG
- API for automated visual generation
FAQ
Is Canva or Napkin AI better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are Canva and Napkin AI free?
Canva: Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan available to start designing with templates and basic tools (details on the pricing page). Napkin AI: Yes, there is a free plan. 500 AI credits per week, unlimited visual editing and file import, unlimited PNG and PDF export, built-in styles and fonts, standard icons; Napkin branding on visuals.