Compare Canva and Microsoft Publisher 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (47.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Canva
Star Rating
(4,573)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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Star Rating
(991)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Canva excels in its drag-and-drop editing feature, making it incredibly user-friendly for those without design experience, while Microsoft Publisher's layout editor is seen as less intuitive, with some reviewers mentioning a steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers mention that Canva's stock image library is extensive and frequently updated, providing a wealth of resources for content creation, whereas users on G2 note that Microsoft Publisher's image options are more limited, which can hinder creativity.
- G2 users highlight Canva's superior template variety, with many praising the modern and diverse designs available, while Microsoft Publisher's templates are often described as outdated and less appealing.
- Users say that Canva's collaboration features are robust, allowing multiple users to work on a project simultaneously, which is a significant advantage over Microsoft Publisher, where collaboration is more cumbersome and less seamless.
- Reviewers mention that Canva's content creation tools are highly rated, particularly for social media graphics, while Microsoft Publisher is often viewed as more suited for traditional print materials, limiting its versatility in digital content creation.
- Users report that Canva's quality of support is generally better, with a higher rating for responsiveness and helpfulness compared to Microsoft Publisher, where some users have expressed frustration with the support experience.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Canva
Canva Free
Free
Everything you need to start designing
- Easy drag-and-drop editor
- 1M+ professionally-designed templates
- 1000+ design types (social posts, presentations and more)
Microsoft Publisher
No pricing availableFree Trial
Canva
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Publisher
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
3,803
8.7
885
Ease of Use
9.4
3,830
8.8
893
Ease of Setup
9.6
872
9.1
78
Ease of Admin
9.4
633
9.0
73
Quality of Support
8.8
2,759
8.4
634
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
569
8.5
59
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
3,695
7.2
880
Features by Category
Reports
8.7
281
Not enough data
8.8
284
Not enough data
9.0
341
Not enough data
8.6
272
Not enough data
9.0
312
Not enough data
Self Service
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reports
8.7
281
Not enough data
8.8
284
Not enough data
9.0
341
Not enough data
8.6
272
Not enough data
9.0
312
Not enough data
Reports
8.7
250
Not enough data
8.7
254
Not enough data
8.6
245
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.7
114
Not enough data
8.2
111
Not enough data
Visualization
9.2
312
Not enough data
8.8
257
Not enough data
9.0
295
Not enough data
9.1
323
Not enough data
Data Updates
8.6
252
Not enough data
9.0
292
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.3
324
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
327
Not enough data
Data Updates
8.8
246
Not enough data
9.0
304
Not enough data
8.5
240
Not enough data
Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Template Creation
9.5
1942
Not enough data
8.6
1922
Not enough data
9.2
1938
Not enough data
9.1
1864
Not enough data
Design & Editing
8.9
1894
Not enough data
8.8
1942
Not enough data
8.9
1875
Not enough data
Ad Management
8.8
1274
Not enough data
9.0
1706
Not enough data
8.5
1047
Not enough data
Analytics
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Grammar
8.1
20
Not enough data
7.3
20
Not enough data
8.2
20
Not enough data
Formatting
6.7
20
Not enough data
7.8
18
Not enough data
6.7
17
Not enough data
Content
8.3
19
Not enough data
8.3
19
Not enough data
6.9
17
Not enough data
Product Type
8.2
17
Not enough data
7.6
18
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
18
Not enough data
7.5
17
Not enough data
Design
9.5
384
8.8
69
9.2
386
8.7
70
9.2
378
8.6
67
9.2
382
8.7
65
9.0
367
8.3
60
9.1
369
8.0
65
Platform Additional Functionality
8.7
327
7.3
43
9.1
370
8.8
56
Performance Tracking
8.9
457
Not enough data
8.8
418
Not enough data
9.2
476
Not enough data
Functionality
9.5
491
Not enough data
8.8
434
Not enough data
9.0
461
Not enough data
8.9
434
Not enough data
Audio
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Video
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Image
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Text
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Image Generation
8.1
55
Not enough data
7.7
55
Not enough data
8.7
53
Not enough data
8.3
53
Not enough data
9.2
56
Not enough data
Advanced Functionality
8.5
52
Not enough data
8.0
53
Not enough data
7.5
51
Not enough data
8.9
54
Not enough data
Model
7.8
52
Not enough data
8.8
52
Not enough data
8.0
52
Not enough data
Planning
7.7
139
Not enough data
Publishing
8.3
140
Not enough data
Social Media
8.6
142
Not enough data
Planning
7.4
145
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
140
Not enough data
7.4
138
Not enough data
7.3
134
Not enough data
6.9
138
Not enough data
6.4
135
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.6
318
Not enough data
7.4
241
Not enough data
Video Creation - AI Video Generation
8.4
29
Not enough data
7.2
29
Not enough data
7.8
28
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
7.9
28
Not enough data
7.8
29
Not enough data
Generative AI - AI Video Generation
7.8
29
Not enough data
Editing - AI Video Generation
8.1
29
Not enough data
8.8
29
Not enough data
Storage & Management - AI Video Generation
9.1
30
Not enough data
9.2
30
Not enough data
8.3
29
Not enough data
8.1
28
Not enough data
Logistics - Print Fulfillment
8.8
26
Not enough data
8.6
26
Not enough data
Customization - Print Fulfillment
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
9.1
26
Not enough data
Video creation - Video Content Creation
7.4
80
Not enough data
6.9
79
Not enough data
8.1
77
Not enough data
9.1
80
Not enough data
7.9
79
Not enough data
8.4
76
Not enough data
6.9
78
Not enough data
7.7
76
Not enough data
8.7
77
Not enough data
Distribution - Video Content Creation
7.5
77
Not enough data
7.7
76
Not enough data
9.0
76
Not enough data
Analytics - Video Content Creation
7.5
74
Not enough data
6.9
72
Not enough data
Training & Support - Video Content Creation
7.6
75
Not enough data
8.0
75
Not enough data
Integrations - Video Content Creation
8.6
73
Not enough data
8.4
73
Not enough data
7.9
74
Not enough data
Other - Video Content Creation
8.7
75
Not enough data
8.8
76
Not enough data
Functionality - Logo Design Tools
9.4
162
Not enough data
8.8
158
Not enough data
8.9
158
Not enough data
9.2
161
Not enough data
8.9
158
Not enough data
9.1
162
Not enough data
Content Generation - AI Content Creation Platforms
8.0
35
Not enough data
8.6
35
Not enough data
8.6
35
Not enough data
Management - AI Content Creation Platforms
8.9
34
Not enough data
8.7
34
Not enough data
8.8
34
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Canva and Microsoft Publisher are categorized as Desktop Publishing
Unique Categories
Microsoft Publisher has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canva
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Publisher
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
14.9%
Information Technology and Services
6.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.6%
Computer Software
5.1%
Education Management
4.0%
Other
64.3%
Higher Education
9.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.4%
Education Management
5.7%
Information Technology and Services
3.3%
Hospital & Health Care
3.2%
Other
72.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Canva
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Megan M.
Verified User in Insurance
This is one of my favorite free tools to use to make a quick graphic. There are a great variety of templates to choose from and it doesn't take much effort to create something beautiful to show off on social or even print media. There is a good selection...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Sarah S.
Verified User in Business Supplies and Equipment
It worked too slowly. A lot of graphics were not free. Your graphics' uniqueness is limited. They started charging for this, and I didn't think it was the best thing, so I stopped using it - I rarely used it when it was free.
Microsoft Publisher
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Alejandro Z.
Verified User in Executive Office
Publisher is a program that has a simple interface that makes it easy to use, inclusive for people who have no knowledge of the subject in graphic design, is created for the preparation of calendars, brochures, diplomas, newsletters, resumes, signs,...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Dr. Lisa T.
Verified User
It does not integrate well with Google Chrome
Megan M.
Verified User in Insurance
This is one of my favorite free tools to use to make a quick graphic. There are a great variety of templates to choose from and it doesn't take much effort to create something beautiful to show off on social or even print media. There is a good selection...
Alejandro Z.
Verified User in Executive Office
Publisher is a program that has a simple interface that makes it easy to use, inclusive for people who have no knowledge of the subject in graphic design, is created for the preparation of calendars, brochures, diplomas, newsletters, resumes, signs,...
Sarah S.
Verified User in Business Supplies and Equipment
It worked too slowly. A lot of graphics were not free. Your graphics' uniqueness is limited. They started charging for this, and I didn't think it was the best thing, so I stopped using it - I rarely used it when it was free.
Dr. Lisa T.
Verified User
It does not integrate well with Google Chrome
Discussions
Can you use Canva designs for commercial purposes?
20 comments
HD
Definitely you can use canva design for commercial purpose. But you have to make sure which branding and all using under design have no copyright issue and...Read more
How do I curve text in Canva?
15 comments
JT
Hi,
I have been using Canva for over a year now and I don't think they have a feature yet that allows you to create curved text. The most you can do is...Read more
What is included in Canva Pro?
12 comments
PD
you can access premium features like Background remover,more templates,transparent image.
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What is the best way to design a business card using Microsoft Publisher?
5 comments
TC
- Google
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How do you download new new templates to use on publisher?
2 comments
JC
There is not a specific update or download for adding templates to Publisher, all new content is managed by an ondemand system.
With internet access,...Read more
how to use microsoft publisher
1 comment
CW
At my office, I have used this program to make templates for our advertisements. Whether we are creating print publications or facebook ads, it helps to have...Read more
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