Side by side
| Feature | Canva | Playground |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Online graphic design platform for creating social posts, presentations, videos, prints and logos, with AI tools, for individuals and teams. | AI design studio for creating logos, stickers, posters, t-shirts and social media graphics from text prompts, for creators with no design experience. |
| Price from | 450 PLN/yr | 15 USD/mo |
| Free plan | yes | yes |
| Platforms | web, ios, android | web, ios, 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
Playground: key features
- Text-to-design generation from plain descriptions
- Thousands of templates across 24 categories
- Access to GPT Image 2, Nano Banana Pro and Seedream models
- Non-destructive editing tools: swap style, remove object, add to mockup
- Background removal, upscaling and AI resize
- SVG export and Etsy/Printify integrations
FAQ
Is Canva or Playground better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are Canva and Playground free?
Canva: Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan available to start designing with templates and basic tools (details on the pricing page). Playground: Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: up to 10 images every 3 hours, 3 monthly generations across models, 2 downloads per day, unlimited templates' design files and SVG exports, commercial use.