# Affinity Publisher vs Canva

| Attribute | Affinity Publisher | Canva |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 51.1 (4% (low)) | 53.1 (72% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A desktop page layout application that integrates image editing, vector graphics, and typography tools in a unified workspace, enabling creators to design multi-page publications without switching between applications. It is indexed under Design & Creative Software.","source":"https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/publisher/","question":"What is Affinity Publisher?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Affinity Publisher supports Windows, macOS and iOS. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/publisher/","question":"What platforms does Affinity Publisher support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Affinity Publisher. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Affinity Publisher not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/privacy/","question":"What security certifications does Affinity Publisher have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Affinity Publisher is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the United Kingdom.","source":"https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/publisher/","question":"Where is Affinity Publisher 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 | A desktop page layout application that integrates image editing, vector graphics, and typography tools in a unified workspace, enabling creators to design multi-page publications without switching between applications. | 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,"raster_editing":true,"platform_breadth":"macOS, Windows, iOS","vector_illustration":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 | - | 3 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"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 | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | - | `{"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 |
| pricing.model | - | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | - | low |
| pricing.transparent | - | 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 Publisher | 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 | - | Subscription |
| Free / open-source available | - | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T10:21:15.241Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*