Side by side
| Feature | Canva | Whimsical |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Online graphic design platform for creating social posts, presentations, videos, prints and logos, with AI tools, for individuals and teams. | Online whiteboard for product builders to create diagrams, flowcharts, mind maps and wireframes, with AI generation, for teams that collaborate in real time. |
| Price from | 450 PLN/yr | 10 USD/mo |
| Free plan | yes | yes |
| Platforms | web, ios, android | web, mac, windows |
| API | not stated | not stated |
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
Whimsical: key features
- AI flowchart generation from a text prompt
- AI mind map expansion from a single idea
- AI wireframes and wireflows for web and mobile
- Infinite canvas for diagrams, wireframes and whiteboards
- Real-time multiplayer editing with comments
- Version history and template library
FAQ
Is Canva or Whimsical better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are Canva and Whimsical free?
Canva: Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan available to start designing with templates and basic tools (details on the pricing page). Whimsical: Yes, there is a free plan. 50 board objects and 50 doc blocks per month, watermark on exports, 7-day version history, 5MB per file with 1GB total storage, unlimited viewers and guests.