Canva Pro
Graphic Design
4.6
Best for Non-DesignersVS
Adobe Photoshop
Graphic Design
4.5
Industry StandardCanva Pro wins 5 out of 7 categories we compared.
Data sources:Canva OfficialWikipedia APIApp StoreApp TestingAdobe OfficialTrustpilot
Score Comparison
Multi-Factor Scores
Canva ProAdobe Photoshop
Overall ScoreCanva Pro wins
Canva Pro9.2
Adobe Photoshop9.1
Ease of UseCanva Pro wins
Canva Pro9.8
Adobe Photoshop6.5
SpeedCanva Pro wins
Canva Pro9.0
Adobe Photoshop8.0
PrivacyAdobe Photoshop wins
Canva Pro8.2
Adobe Photoshop8.3
ValueCanva Pro wins
Canva Pro9.5
Adobe Photoshop7.8
FeaturesAdobe Photoshop wins
Canva Pro9.1
Adobe Photoshop9.9
MobileCanva Pro wins
Canva Pro9.3
Adobe Photoshop7.2
Pricing
Cost Comparison
Canva Pro
Free planStarting price£0 (Free) / ~£10/mo (Pro)
Top plan~£14/user/mo (Teams)
NoteBilled annually
Adobe Photoshop
Starting price~£22.99/mo (Photoshop only)
Top plan~£55.99/mo (All Apps)
NoteCloud-based subscription
Prices are approximate. Check official sites for current offers.
Feature Checklist
Feature-by-Feature
| Feature | Canva Pro | Adobe Photoshop |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan available | — | |
| AI image generation | — | |
| Background remover | — | |
| Brand Kit | — | |
| Magic Resize | — | |
| Video editor | — | |
| Social media scheduler | — | |
| Vector tools | — | |
| AI Generative Fill | — | |
| Layer-based editing | — | |
| RAW photo editing | — | |
| 3D capabilities | — | |
| Cloud sync | — | |
| Collaboration (beta) | — |
Canva Pro
Graphic Design
What you'll love
- 250,000+ templates for every format
- Magic Studio AI: image generation, background removal, expand
- Brand Kit for consistent visual identity
- Magic Resize – one click to any format
What could be better
- Not suitable for professional vector or photo retouching
- Some premium assets cost extra even on Pro
- Less powerful collaboration than Figma
Trust score
88%
Adobe Photoshop
Graphic Design
What you'll love
- Unmatched feature depth for photo editing and compositing
- AI Generative Fill and Remove are industry-leading
- Massive plugin and tutorial ecosystem
- Industry standard – universally accepted format
What could be better
- Expensive subscription with no lifetime option
- Very steep learning curve
- Resource-heavy on older hardware
Trust score
89%
Best For
Who Should Choose Which?
Choose Canva Pro if you are…
Social media managers
Small business owners
Educators
Choose Adobe Photoshop if you are…
Professional photographers
Graphic designers
Digital artists
Canva Pro at a glance
Founded2013
Users135M+
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android
Trust score88%
Adobe Photoshop at a glance
Founded1988
Users30M+
PlatformsMac, Windows, iPad
Trust score89%
Final Verdict
Canva Pro wins this comparison
Canva Pro outperforms Adobe Photoshop across 5 of 7 compared categories. It is our "Best for Non-Designers" pick.