Figalt vs Canva

Draw the asset yourself, export without an upgrade

Which should you choose?

Choose Figalt when…

Choose Figalt when you need editable paths and SVG or transparent PNG output, rather than a template, stock-content library or publishing suite.

Choose Canva when…

Choose Canva when templates, brand assets, presentations, social content, and team review are more important than editing individual vector nodes.

Compare the same requirements

Scope and limitations matter more than a checkmark. See the sources and file-transfer notes below.
Requirement	Figalt	Canva	Conditions / source
Editing	Paths, curves, shapes, fills and strokes.	Template-led design plus drawing tools.	Drawing tools
File input	SVG geometry import; no native .fig, .ai or PDF import.	Uploads supported formats; import is not native source-file preservation.	Upload formats
Export	Selected layers as SVG or transparent PNG.	Multiple formats; SVG and transparent downloads depend on eligibility.	Download options
Team workflow	Real-time multiplayer editing, included in Free.	Brand and collaborative content workflows.	Brand and collaboration
Offline	Editing runs in the browser; cloud sync needs connectivity. Offline cold starts were not verified.	Offline editing exists for designs prepared for offline use.	Offline editing
Pricing	Import, editing, export, component libraries, design systems, collaboration, sync and storage are included in Free under our pricing policy. Teams need not buy a seat for every member. Plus is optional for ad removal, additional AI credits and human support; see Pricing for current terms.	Free and paid offerings; export and brand features vary by plan.	Download options

Free features, optional paid benefits

Import, editing, export, component libraries, design systems, collaboration, sync and storage are included in Free under our pricing policy. Teams need not buy a seat for every member. Plus is optional for ad removal, additional AI credits and human support; see Pricing for current terms.

Pricing policy

Developer handoff — coming soon, free at launch

Inspect dimensions, spacing, colors and typography; copy CSS, SVG and component code; inspect components and variables; export assets; and provide read-only developer access and handoff. All are planned, not available as a complete handoff workflow today. At launch, these capabilities will be free, without a developer-seat charge.

Canva plans and team cost

US annual prices reviewed 19 October 2026, before tax: Free $0; Pro $144/year for one person; Business $250/year per person; Enterprise by quote. SVG and transparent downloads have plan or eligibility conditions; premium brand and content features also vary by plan.

Five Business members cost $1,250/year. Figalt Free has no editing or export seat fee. If Canva Free already meets your task, its cost is also $0; this comparison does not treat every Canva user as a paid seat.

Official pricing · reviewed 2026-10-19

What both tools can do

Both tools support real-time collaboration as well as graphic creation and export. Compare the plan requirements and the workflow around the asset.

Where Canva fits better

Canva is a visual-content suite, not merely a collection of templates. It has drawing tools and collaboration. This comparison concerns the Canva design editor, not the separate Affinity products; check the exact editor and plan for a required vector operation.

Where Figalt fits better

Real-time multiplayer editing is free, without a paid collaboration seat. SVG and transparent PNG export are included in Free. You can create your own vector asset without paying to unlock those export formats; Canva can save more work when templates, licensed content and brand workflows are the main task.

What happens to your existing files?

Export a copy of the asset as SVG from the source tool; keep the native original. Figalt does not directly import .fig, .ai, or PDF files.
Figalt imports supported paths and basic shapes as editable geometry. This does not preserve source-tool components, constraints, or document semantics.
Text, images, gradients, CSS stylesheets, clipping, masks, and filters are not guaranteed to survive SVG import. Read the import warnings and compare the result with the original.
Check dimensions, fills, strokes, and curves before editing further. Export a test SVG and inspect it in your destination application.

Try the same task

Use the same simple icon in both tools. Change a curve and a fill, export SVG, and reopen the result where you will use it. For an existing asset, try a copy first and inspect import warnings.

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Sources and verification

Reviewed 19 October 2026. Figalt statements reflect local implementation, not a production or cross-device acceptance test. Competitor statements use the official sources below; plan availability can change.