Head to head
Canva vs Adobe Express
Both are template-based design tools that run in the browser, each with a free plan. Canva is the broader one for social posts, decks, and print. Adobe Express is Adobe's lightweight tool for quick graphic, video, and PDF edits.
Canva
Design anything without a design degree
Choose Canva if you make a lot of social posts and decks, or work with a team and a brand kit.
Adobe Express
Quick graphic, video, and PDF edits in the browser
Choose Adobe Express if you want quick resizes, background removal, short video, and PDF edits without the full Creative Cloud.
| Canva | Adobe Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free + Pro from $15/mo | Free + Premium |
| Free option | Yes | Yes |
| Toolora score | 90/100 | 88/100 |
| Known for | Thousands of templates · Brand kit and Magic Studio · Team collaboration · Print and social export sizes | Templates for posts and flyers · Background remove and resize · Short video and PDF tools · Web plus iOS and Android apps |
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