At a glance
| Canva | Gamma | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $12/month billed annually | $12/month |
| Category | Design | Productivity |
| Best for | Designing social media posts and ads | Drafting pitch decks and sales presentations quickly |
Prices come from each official site and can change. Check the official pricing pages before subscribing.
Key features
Canva
- Drag-and-drop editor with 1,000+ design types
- 1.6M+ free templates; 3.6M+ including premium on paid plans
- AI tools to resize, translate, and remove backgrounds (Pro)
- Brand Kits for colors, fonts, and logos
- Social media content scheduling (Pro)
- Ad insights and AI ad creation
- Cloud storage: 5GB free, 100GB on Pro
Gamma
- Generates presentations, documents, websites and social posts from a prompt
- Imports existing PDF and PPTX files
- Exports to PDF, PPTX, PNG and Google Slides
- Theme builder for company-branded designs
- Publish websites on custom domains (Pro and Ultra)
- Viewer analytics and advanced sharing on Pro
- Public API usable directly or via Zapier and Make
Pros
Canva
- Free plan includes a large template and stock media library
- Easy to learn for non-designers
- Pro includes 141M+ premium photos, videos, graphics, and audio
- Free trial available for Pro and Business
Gamma
- Free plan allows creating and exporting decks without a credit card
- Exports to PowerPoint and Google Slides for further editing
- Paid credits roll over up to 2x the monthly amount
- One tool covers slides, documents and simple websites
Cons
Canva
- Free plan allows only 1 Brand Kit, limited to 3 colors
- AI usage is capped, with an extra-cost AI Pass add-on for more
- Less precise control than professional tools for complex layouts
- Business plan costs more per person, at US$250/year
Gamma
- Free plan's 400 credits are one-time and do not refill
- Free decks are limited to 10 slides per prompt and carry Gamma branding
- Custom branding and premium image models require Pro
- AI-generated layouts and text usually need manual editing
Which one should you choose?
Choose Canva if you need
- Designing social media posts and ads
- Creating presentations, flyers, and posters
- Producing on-brand marketing assets for small businesses
- Making classroom materials and school projects
Choose Gamma if you need
- Drafting pitch decks and sales presentations quickly
- Consultants turning notes into client-ready reports
- Teachers creating lesson slides and handouts
- Marketers building simple landing pages and social graphics
Canva vs Gamma: FAQ
Is Canva better than Gamma?
Neither is better for everyone. Canva: Online graphic design platform for creating social media posts, presentations, and more. Gamma: Design stunning presentations, websites, and more with Gamma—your all-in-one AI-powered design partner. No code or design experience needed. Pick Canva for designing social media posts and ads, and Gamma for drafting pitch decks and sales presentations quickly.
Do Canva and Gamma have free plans?
Yes, both offer free access with usage limits. Paid plans raise those limits and add features.