What Canva's subscription tiers offer

Canva offers three paid subscription levels: Canva Pro, Canva Teams, and Canva Enterprise. Each tier unlocks different features, storage limits, and collaboration tools. The main difference between them is the number of people who can use the account, how much storage you get, and which design templates and assets become available to you.

Canva Pro is the individual plan. It costs $180 per year when paid annually, or $20 per month when paid monthly. With Pro, you get access to over 100 million stock photos, videos, and audio tracks; over 420,000 templates; unlimited cloud storage; and the ability to resize designs automatically. You can also use brand kits to save your colors and fonts, and create up to 100 brand kits per account.

Canva Teams is designed for small groups working together. It costs $300 per year per person when paid annually, or $39 per month per person when paid monthly. Teams includes everything in Pro, plus the ability to add up to five team members to one account, shared team folders, and team brand kits that everyone can access. You can also set permissions so some team members can only view or edit certain projects.

Key Takeaways

  • Canva Pro costs $180 per year or $20 per month and includes 100 million stock assets, 420,000 templates, and unlimited cloud storage for one person.
  • Canva Teams costs $300 per year per person or $39 per month per person and lets up to five people share one account with shared folders and team brand kits.
  • Canva Enterprise is a custom-priced plan for large organizations and requires contacting Canva's sales team directly.
  • All paid plans include the ability to download designs in multiple formats, including PDF, PNG, and video formats.
  • Canva offers a free tier with limited templates and storage, so you can test the platform before paying for a subscription.

What features come with each plan

The free version of Canva includes access to thousands of templates and basic design tools, but limits you to 5 GB of cloud storage and does not include most premium stock photos or fonts. You can still create and download designs, but you will see watermarks on some assets and cannot resize designs automatically.

Canva Pro removes these limits. You get unlimited cloud storage, access to the full library of premium stock photos and videos, and the ability to use all premium fonts. Pro also includes features like background remover, magic resize (which automatically adjusts your design to fit different formats), and the ability to create animated designs and videos. You can download your work in PNG, PDF, MP4, and other formats.

Canva Teams includes all Pro features and adds collaboration tools. Team members can work on the same design at the same time, leave comments, and assign tasks. The account owner can control who sees which projects and folders. Teams also includes team analytics, so you can see how many designs your team has created and track usage.

How to choose between monthly and annual billing

Canva offers both monthly and annual payment options for Pro and Teams. Paying annually costs less per month — Pro is $15 per month when paid yearly versus $20 per month when paid monthly. Teams is $25 per person per month when paid yearly versus $39 per month when paid monthly. The annual plan requires you to pay the full year upfront, while monthly billing charges you each month.

If you are unsure whether you will use Canva regularly, monthly billing lets you cancel without penalty if you decide it is not for you. Annual billing is better if you know you will use Canva throughout the year and want to save money. Canva does not charge a cancellation fee for either plan, but you will not receive a refund for unused months if you cancel a monthly subscription.

Canva Enterprise for large organizations

Canva Enterprise is a custom plan for companies with more than 100 team members or specialized needs. It includes everything in Teams, plus dedicated account management, single sign-on (SSO), advanced security controls, and custom integrations with other software your organization uses. The price varies based on the size of your team and the features you need.

To learn about Enterprise pricing and features, you contact Canva's sales team directly through their website. They will ask about your team size, the types of designs you create, and what integrations matter to you, then provide a custom quote. Enterprise plans typically include a service level agreement (SLA), which guarantees response times for support.

How to manage your subscription and billing

You manage your Canva subscription through your account settings. Log in to Canva, click your profile picture in the top right, and select "Billing." From there, you can see your current plan, your renewal date, and your payment method. You can also switch between monthly and annual billing, change your payment method, or cancel your subscription.

If you switch from monthly to annual billing, Canva will credit any remaining balance from your monthly plan toward the annual plan. If you cancel your subscription, your account reverts to the free tier, but you keep access to all designs you created while you were a paid member. You can still download those designs or upgrade again later.

What happens to your designs if you cancel

When your subscription ends, you do not lose your designs. All projects you created remain in your account and you can still view them. However, you lose access to premium features — you cannot edit designs using premium templates or stock photos, and you cannot download new designs in premium formats. You can still download designs you created while you were a paid member, but new downloads will have watermarks if they use premium assets.

If you want to keep using premium features, you can upgrade back to Pro or Teams at any time. Your designs will be waiting for you, and you will regain access to all premium assets and editing tools. There is no penalty for canceling and resubscribing later.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I share my Canva Pro account with someone else?

Canva's terms of service state that Pro accounts are for individual use only. If you want multiple people to use one account, you need Canva Teams instead. Teams lets you add up to five people and costs $300 per year per person or $39 per month per person.

Do I need a credit card to start a free Canva account?

No. You can create a free Canva account using an email address or by signing in with Google or Facebook. You do not need to enter a credit card unless you decide to upgrade to a paid plan.

Can I get a refund if I change my mind about my subscription?

Canva does not offer refunds for subscriptions. However, you can cancel at any time and your account will revert to the free tier. If you paid for a full year and cancel partway through, you will not receive a refund for the unused months.

What payment methods does Canva accept?

Canva accepts credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), debit cards, and PayPal. You can also pay through Apple Pay or Google Pay if you are using Canva on a mobile device. The payment method you use is stored securely in your account settings.

Does Canva offer student or nonprofit discounts?

Canva offers a free plan for students and educators, which includes some premium features at no cost. Nonprofits can also request a discount through Canva's nonprofit program. You will need to verify your status with documentation like a school ID or nonprofit registration.