Canva
Easy design for posters, social posts and slides, with AI helpers.
Not yet hands-on reviewed. This is a factual summary from the pages listed under Sources, checked 17 October 2026. It isn't a review.
What it does
Drag-and-drop design with thousands of templates for posters, invitations, social posts, slides and videos, plus AI tools for writing and editing images.
Who it's for
Small businesses, clubs, schools and anyone who needs things to look good.
Who it's not for
People who only need slides from a description, or who want the lowest monthly price.
Use it with a MakeASkill skill
Let a skill write a month of social posts in your voice, then drop them into Canva templates.
See the Social media repurposing skill
Or make your own free skill in about two minutes.
Price in the UK
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Price in the UK App Store | Pro from £12.99 a month or from £99.99 a year Includes VAT. |
Checked 17 October 2026. We don't earn anything from Canva.
Pros
- Large template library
- Yearly Pro (about £100) costs less than 12 monthly payments (about £156)
- Designs can be shared with others
Cons
- Many of the best templates and tools need Pro
- Several Pro prices are listed in the UK App Store, so check before you pay
How it compares
- Adobe Express: similar, and cheaper per month.
- Gamma: designed to make slides from a description.
- Gemini: its free plan can create and edit images from a description.
Sources
Checked 17 October 2026. Prices and plans change, so always check before you pay. Canva is a trademark of its owner. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.