What Canva is
Canva is an online design tool. It offers templates, stock photos, graphics, fonts, videos and audio, with AI tools on paid plans.
A newsletter operator would use it to make header images, social graphics, sponsor one-pagers and other visuals that go with an issue.
Canva has a Free plan, a Pro plan for one person, a Business plan priced per person, and an Enterprise plan sold through its sales team.
Who it is for
Canva is an online design tool with plans for individuals, teams and organizations. Pro is the plan for solo creators and Business is the plan for individuals, marketers and growing teams.
A newsletter operator would use it to make header images, social graphics and sponsor one-pagers, not to send email.
Plans and pricing
The plans are Free, Pro, Business and Enterprise. Pro is US$144 a year for one person and Business is US$250 a year per person, before tax, with monthly billing also offered. Enterprise is sold through the sales team.
Free includes more than 1.6 million templates and 4.7 million stock items. Pro raises those to more than 3.6 million templates and 141 million stock items.
Things to know before you choose
On the Free plan, customizing templates and designing in bulk are unavailable. AI tools draw on an allowance that differs by plan, and an AI Pass add-on is sold for Pro and Business.
K-12 schools and not-for-profits can use most premium features for free. Both Pro and Business offer a free trial.
At a glance
From the company's own pages. Prices and plans change, so confirm on their site.
- What it does
- Lets you design graphics and other visuals from templates, with stock photos, graphics, fonts, videos and audio.
- Used for
- Making newsletter headers, social graphics and other visuals.
- Free plan
- Yes. Canva Free is available to anyone, with access to more than 1.6 million templates and more than 4.7 million stock items.
- Starting price
- Pro is US$144 a year for one person, before tax. A free trial is offered.
- How it charges
- Per person, monthly or yearly. Business is US$250 a year per person. An AI Pass add-on is sold for Pro and Business.
- AI features
- AI tools draw on a shared AI allowance that varies by plan. An AI Pass add-on gives more allowance.
- Plans
- Free, Pro (one person), Business (priced per person), Enterprise (through sales). AI Pass add-on for Pro and Business.
- Last checked
- October 10, 2026
Questions operators ask about Canva
Can I use Canva for free?
Yes. Canva Free is available to anyone. Canva Pro and Canva Business add premium templates, more AI access and brand tools, and both offer a free trial.
How much is Canva Pro?
Pro is US$144 a year for one person, with tax not included. Monthly billing is also offered, and yearly billing saves from 16%.
Is there a discount for schools or nonprofits?
K-12 educational organizations and not-for-profits can use most premium features for free.