Canva vs Canva PDF Editor

Canva4.8Visit CPCanva PDF Editor4.0Visit

Higher score Canva #1 in Letterhead Makers 4.8/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Canva

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CP Canva PDF Editor #3 in Letterhead Makers 4.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Canva

• Canva fits best

  Teams wanting a versatile design suite

• Canva PDF Editor fits best

  Teams editing and exporting print-ready PDFs

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Side by side

Feature	Canva 4.8/10 Visit ↗	CPCanva PDF Editor 4.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	4.8	4.0
Ranking	#1 in Letterhead Makers	#3 in Letterhead Makers
Best for	Teams wanting a versatile design suite	Teams editing and exporting print-ready PDFs
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Live chat, Tickets, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, 2FA, SSO/SAML
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Canva 0/2 · Canva PDF Editor 0/2
Brand kit reuse	Not published	Not published
Print ordering	Not published	Not published
Specs
Word/Docs export	Not published	Not published
Stationery types	Not published	Not published
Export formats	Not published	Not published
Letterhead templates	Not published	3.6
Our review
Pros	Templates and an editor support document and print designs. Brand tools and shared collaboration support team workflows. Available on web, desktop and mobile platforms.	Edits PDF text, images, annotations, and page order Exports print-ready PDFs with crop marks and bleed Combines Brand Kits, collaboration, and stock assets
Cons	Letterhead is one use among many, rather than the product’s sole focus. Premium content and brand tools are listed under Pro. Pricing and plan availability can vary by country, currency and account type.	General-purpose PDF editor, not dedicated to letterheads Print-ready designs and CMYK export are listed on Pro Free plan has one Brand Kit and 5GB of storage
Our verdict	Canva is a template-based design platform for individuals, teams and organizations creating documents, presentations, print designs and other visual content. For letterhead makers, it offers a broad editor and template library alongside… Read the review →	Canva PDF Editor brings PDF editing into Canva’s broader design environment. Individuals, educators, marketers, and teams can import PDFs, edit text and images, add annotations or signatures, and reorganize pages. It suits people who want… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Canva — where it wins

  • Templates and an editor support document and print designs.
  • Brand tools and shared collaboration support team workflows.
  • Available on web, desktop and mobile platforms.

  Where it doesn't

  • Letterhead is one use among many, rather than the product’s sole focus.
  • Premium content and brand tools are listed under Pro.
  • Pricing and plan availability can vary by country, currency and account type.

• Canva PDF Editor — where it wins

  • Edits PDF text, images, annotations, and page order
  • Exports print-ready PDFs with crop marks and bleed
  • Combines Brand Kits, collaboration, and stock assets

  Where it doesn't

  • General-purpose PDF editor, not dedicated to letterheads
  • Print-ready designs and CMYK export are listed on Pro
  • Free plan has one Brand Kit and 5GB of storage

• Canva4.8/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A versatile design suite for letterhead and broader team creative work.

  Visit CanvaFull verdict →
• CPCanva PDF Editor4.0/10 · Free plan

  A broad PDF editor for teams that need brand assets, collaboration, and print-ready exports.

  Visit CanvaFull verdict →