# Affinity Photo vs Canva

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Affinity Photo

| Attribute | Affinity Photo | Canva |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 68.7 (54% (medium)) | 53.1 (72% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An image editor available at no cost, offering photo adjustment, raw file processing, and unlimited-layer composition. It imports Photoshop files with editable structure intact and supports real-time collaborative workflows. It is indexed under Design & Creative Software.","source":"https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/","question":"What is Affinity Photo?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Affinity Photo offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/","question":"Is Affinity Photo free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Affinity Photo supports Windows and macOS. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/","question":"What platforms does Affinity Photo support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Affinity Photo. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Affinity Photo not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://affinity.serif.com/de/privacy/","question":"What security certifications does Affinity Photo have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Affinity Photo is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the United Kingdom.","source":"https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/","question":"Where is Affinity Photo available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A cloud-based platform for creating visual content such as graphics, presentations, and marketing materials. Serves over 220 million monthly active users across 190 countries in 100+ languages. It is indexed under Design & Creative Software.","source":"https://www.canva.com","question":"What is Canva?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Canva offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Pro, Business and Enterprise. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.canva.com","question":"Is Canva free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Canva supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.canva.com","question":"What platforms does Canva support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Canva, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.canva.com","question":"Can Canva be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for Canva, including Leonardo.Ai, Flourish and Affinity. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.canva.com","question":"What does Canva integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for Canva. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Canva not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.canva.com/security","question":"What security certifications does Canva have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Canva is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in Australia.","source":"https://www.canva.com","question":"Where is Canva available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | - | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | An image editor available at no cost, offering photo adjustment, raw file processing, and unlimited-layer composition. It imports Photoshop files with editable structure intact and supports real-time collaborative workflows. Features pixel manipulation, vector design, and layout tools in one customizable application with automated batch operations. | A cloud-based platform for creating visual content such as graphics, presentations, and marketing materials. Serves over 220 million monthly active users across 190 countries in 100+ languages. |
| features.capabilities | `{"dtp_layout":true,"generative_ai":true,"pricing_model":"freemium","psd_ai_import":true,"free_available":true,"raster_editing":true,"vector_editing":true,"realtime_collab":true,"digital_painting":true,"platform_breadth":"macOS, Windows, iOS","vector_illustration":true,"realtime_collaboration":true}` | `{"dtp_layout":true,"generative_ai":true,"pricing_model":"subscription","free_available":true,"plugin_ecosystem":"Templates and design asset library","realtime_collaboration":true}` |
| integrations.count | 2 | 3 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Photoshop","native":true,"category":"design","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Canva","native":true,"category":"design","direction":"bidirectional"}]` | `[{"name":"Leonardo.Ai"},{"name":"Flourish"},{"name":"Affinity"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"GB","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"AU","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"free","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Affinity","summary":"Completely free with no restrictions or payment required","features":["RAW development","Photo retouching","HDR merge","Focus merge","Astrophotography stacking","Batch processing","Macros","Unlimited layers","PSD import with layer fidelity","Pixel studio","Vector studio","Layout studio","Customizable workspace","Free updates with new features"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Full photo editing suite with all tools included","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Completely free. Optional Canva AI tools available with premium Canva subscription.","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-04T16:00:51.799Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Pro","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Business","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","contactSales":true}],"sourceUrl":"https://www.canva.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-12T12:24:34.320Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | free | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.pci | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |

## Capabilities (Design & Creative Software)

| Capability | Affinity Photo | Canva |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Discipline** |  |  |
| Raster / photo editing | ✓ | - |
| Vector illustration | ✓ | - |
| DTP / page layout | ✓ | ✓ |
| Digital painting | ✓ | - |
| **Platform** |  |  |
| Platform breadth | macOS, Windows, iOS | - |
| **Output** |  |  |
| CMYK / print production | - | - |
| **Interoperability** |  |  |
| PSD / AI import | ✓ | - |
| **Collaboration** |  |  |
| Real-time collaboration / cloud | ✓ | ✓ |
| **AI** |  |  |
| Generative AI features | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Extensibility** |  |  |
| Plugin / template ecosystem | - | Templates and design asset library |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Subscription |
| Free / open-source available | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T21:23:26.403Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*