Compare Adobe Photoshop and Canva 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (74.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Adobe Photoshop
Star Rating
(13,044)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Adobe PhotoshopCanva
Star Rating
(4,433)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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- Users report that Adobe Photoshop excels in advanced image editing capabilities, particularly with its "Content-Aware Fill" feature, which allows for seamless background removal and object manipulation. In contrast, Canva is praised for its user-friendly interface and drag-and-drop functionality, making it easier for beginners to create visually appealing designs quickly.
- Reviewers mention that Adobe Photoshop offers a more extensive range of professional-grade tools for graphic design, such as "Layer Styles" and "Smart Objects," which provide greater flexibility and control over design elements. However, users on G2 appreciate Canva's vast library of templates and stock images, which simplifies the design process for non-designers.
- G2 users highlight that Adobe Photoshop's learning curve can be steep, with a score of 7.8 for ease of use, while Canva shines with a score of 9.4, making it more accessible for small businesses and casual users. Reviewers say that Canva's intuitive design tools allow users to create content without extensive training.
- Users report that Adobe Photoshop's performance in handling large files is superior, with features like "Smart Filters" that maintain image quality while editing. Conversely, reviewers mention that Canva's performance can lag with complex designs, especially when multiple elements are involved.
- Reviewers mention that Adobe Photoshop provides robust support for professional printing and publishing formats, which is essential for graphic designers. In contrast, users on G2 appreciate Canva's social media integration features, allowing for easy sharing and publishing across various platforms.
- Users say that Adobe Photoshop's collaboration features are less streamlined compared to Canva, which offers real-time co-editing and sharing options. Reviewers mention that Canva's collaborative tools make it easier for teams to work together on projects, enhancing productivity.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe Photoshop
No pricing availableCanva
Canva Free
Free
Everything you need to start designing
- Easy drag-and-drop editor
- 1M+ professionally-designed templates
- 1000+ design types (social posts, presentations and more)
Free Trial
Adobe Photoshop
No trial information availableCanva
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
11,536
9.2
3,717
Ease of Use
7.8
11,574
9.4
3,739
Ease of Setup
8.5
1,584
9.6
782
Ease of Admin
8.5
1,407
9.4
600
Quality of Support
8.3
9,522
8.8
2,693
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
1,340
9.4
538
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
11,387
9.3
3,607
Features by Category
Reports
Not enough data
8.8
263
Not enough data
8.8
266
Not enough data
9.1
323
Not enough data
8.8
255
Not enough data
9.0
294
Self Service
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reports
Not enough data
8.8
263
Not enough data
8.8
266
Not enough data
9.1
323
Not enough data
8.8
255
Not enough data
9.0
294
Reports
Not enough data
8.8
232
Not enough data
8.8
236
Not enough data
8.7
227
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.9
99
Not enough data
8.4
96
Visualization
Not enough data
9.2
294
Not enough data
8.9
239
Not enough data
9.1
279
Not enough data
9.2
306
Data Updates
Not enough data
8.7
236
Not enough data
9.0
276
Collaboration
Not enough data
9.4
308
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
312
Data Updates
Not enough data
8.8
228
Not enough data
9.0
286
Not enough data
8.7
222
Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Template Creation
Not enough data
9.5
1915
Not enough data
8.6
1895
Not enough data
9.2
1912
Not enough data
9.1
1837
Design & Editing
Not enough data
8.8
1867
Not enough data
8.8
1915
Not enough data
8.9
1849
Ad Management
Not enough data
8.8
1248
Not enough data
9.0
1679
Not enough data
8.6
1020
Analytics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Grammar
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
7.3
14
Not enough data
8.3
14
Formatting
Not enough data
7.0
14
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
7.6
12
Content
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
6.9
12
Product Type
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
7.6
13
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Design
Not enough data
9.5
374
Not enough data
9.2
376
Not enough data
9.2
368
Not enough data
9.2
372
Not enough data
9.0
357
Not enough data
9.1
359
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
318
Not enough data
9.1
360
Performance Tracking
Not enough data
8.9
438
Not enough data
8.9
401
Not enough data
9.3
460
Functionality
Not enough data
9.5
473
Not enough data
8.8
418
Not enough data
9.0
444
Not enough data
8.9
417
Audio
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Video
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Image
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Text
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Image Generation
Not enough data
8.1
37
Not enough data
7.5
36
Not enough data
8.5
35
Not enough data
8.3
36
Not enough data
9.2
38
Advanced Functionality
Not enough data
8.6
34
Not enough data
8.1
35
Not enough data
7.5
33
Not enough data
8.8
37
Model
Not enough data
7.6
35
Not enough data
8.9
34
Not enough data
8.0
34
Planning
Not enough data
7.8
83
Publishing
Not enough data
8.3
83
Social Media
Not enough data
8.8
82
Planning
Not enough data
7.6
86
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
83
Not enough data
7.6
80
Not enough data
7.5
78
Not enough data
7.0
82
Not enough data
6.6
79
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
7.8
280
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Video Creation - AI Video Generation
Not enough data
8.5
21
Not enough data
7.3
21
Not enough data
7.7
20
Not enough data
8.5
21
Not enough data
8.1
20
Not enough data
7.9
21
Generative AI - AI Video Generation
Not enough data
7.9
21
Editing - AI Video Generation
Not enough data
8.2
21
Not enough data
8.9
21
Storage & Management - AI Video Generation
Not enough data
9.0
22
Not enough data
9.0
22
Not enough data
8.4
21
Not enough data
8.0
20
Logistics - Print Fulfillment
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
8.3
17
Customization - Print Fulfillment
Not enough data
8.4
17
Not enough data
8.4
17
Not enough data
9.0
17
Video creation - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
7.5
53
Not enough data
7.1
53
Not enough data
8.4
51
Not enough data
9.2
54
Not enough data
8.1
53
Not enough data
8.5
50
Not enough data
7.2
53
Not enough data
7.9
50
Not enough data
8.9
51
Distribution - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
7.8
51
Not enough data
8.0
50
Not enough data
9.0
50
Analytics - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
7.7
49
Not enough data
6.9
48
Training & Support - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
7.7
50
Not enough data
8.0
51
Integrations - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
8.6
49
Not enough data
8.5
49
Not enough data
8.0
50
Other - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
8.8
50
Not enough data
8.8
51
Functionality - Logo Design Tools
Not enough data
9.3
136
Not enough data
8.8
133
Not enough data
8.9
133
Not enough data
9.2
135
Not enough data
8.8
133
Not enough data
9.0
136
Content Generation - AI Content Creation Platforms
Not enough data
7.6
27
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.4
27
Management - AI Content Creation Platforms
Not enough data
8.7
27
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.5
27
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Adobe Photoshop and Canva are categorized as Photo Editing
Unique Categories
Adobe Photoshop has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Adobe Photoshop
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Canva
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Design
9.9%
Marketing and Advertising
9.1%
Graphic Design
7.0%
Photography
4.5%
Information Technology and Services
4.5%
Other
65.1%
Marketing and Advertising
15.0%
Information Technology and Services
6.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.5%
Computer Software
5.1%
Education Management
3.9%
Other
64.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Adobe Photoshop
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jon J.
Verified User in Computer Software
Photoshop is THE image editing software of our generation. There are several image editing programs out there today, but as many will tell you, photoshop is the way to go. Photoshop isn't just for editing photos, it is extremely versatile and meets the...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Higher Education
The only dislike I have is the steep learning curve. I am pretty tech savvy, but learning Photoshop is still a bit of a struggle for me. I'm still getting used to the various options and layers, etc. I would love to learn more when I have the time.
Canva
Most Helpful Favorable Review
MUKUL R.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
The best helpful about Canva is that we can create effortlessly almost any design very quickly as it contains a lot of ready-to-use templates that can be utilized for making your designs just by editing those as per requirement. Also, the trail plan is...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Anjali S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It has the worst billing and customer support system. My premium membership renewal needs manual intervention but for past 3 weeks their customer support just sends auto-responder messages and tickets close or get un responsive within a few days. I have to...
Jon J.
Verified User in Computer Software
Photoshop is THE image editing software of our generation. There are several image editing programs out there today, but as many will tell you, photoshop is the way to go. Photoshop isn't just for editing photos, it is extremely versatile and meets the...
MUKUL R.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
The best helpful about Canva is that we can create effortlessly almost any design very quickly as it contains a lot of ready-to-use templates that can be utilized for making your designs just by editing those as per requirement. Also, the trail plan is...
Verified User in Higher Education
The only dislike I have is the steep learning curve. I am pretty tech savvy, but learning Photoshop is still a bit of a struggle for me. I'm still getting used to the various options and layers, etc. I would love to learn more when I have the time.
Anjali S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It has the worst billing and customer support system. My premium membership renewal needs manual intervention but for past 3 weeks their customer support just sends auto-responder messages and tickets close or get un responsive within a few days. I have to...
Discussions
It has a high cost for licenses.
7 comments
RP
I agree very much. While employed the $55 USD a month was no big deal, but now retired it is more of a challenge. I am a big fan of Adobe having been a...Read more
It has a high cost for licenses.
7 comments
SP
In my experience you get what you pay for and it is a first class quality product.Read more
It has a high cost for licenses.
6 comments
GC
In the UK the Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom bundled as the "Photography plan" is currently £8.32/month. It's similar to many of the online competitors, but...Read more
Can you use Canva designs for commercial purposes?
19 comments
HD
Definitely you can use canva design for commercial purpose. But you have to make sure which branding and all using under design have no copyright issue and...Read more
How do I curve text in Canva?
15 comments
JT
Hi,
I have been using Canva for over a year now and I don't think they have a feature yet that allows you to create curved text. The most you can do is...Read more
What is included in Canva Pro?
12 comments
PD
you can access premium features like Background remover,more templates,transparent image.
Read more
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