DesignCap vs Piktochart

DesignCap8.7Visit Piktochart8.6Visit

Higher score DesignCap #6 in Poster Design Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit DesignCap

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Piktochart #7 in Poster Design Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Piktochart

• DesignCap fits best

  Template-led poster creation

• Piktochart fits best

  Data-rich posters and infographics

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Side by side

Feature	DesignCap 8.7/10 Visit ↗	Piktochart 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.6
Ranking	#6 in Poster Design Software	#7 in Poster Design Software
Best for	Template-led poster creation	Data-rich posters and infographics
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$39/user/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance	GDPR	SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DesignCap 0/5 · Piktochart 1/5
Print-ready export	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Custom poster sizes	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Brand kit	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Team collaboration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile app	Not checked yet	—
Specs
Poster template count	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Poster, flyer, and invitation templates with blank-canvas editing Stock photos, icons, illustrations, shapes, fonts, and charts JPG, PNG, and PDF exports plus online sharing	Charts, maps, diagrams, tables, and timelines support data-led designs. Imports CSV, XLSX, and Google Sheets data for visual content. Exports PNG, PDF, and PowerPoint files on eligible plans.
Cons	The free plan limits templates and stock media choices Free users can upload 5 images and save up to 5 designs Web-only access may not suit native desktop or mobile workflows	Free plan limits downloads to 2 PNG files. Desktop and mobile apps are not available. Advanced brand and export features require paid plans.
Our verdict	DesignCap is a web-based graphic design tool for creating posters, flyers, invitations, infographics, presentations, reports, charts, and social media graphics. It suits individuals, small teams, educators, marketers, and other users who… Read the review →	Piktochart is a browser-based visual communication and graphic design platform for individuals, educators, marketers, consultants, and teams. It supports posters alongside infographics, reports, presentations, documents, social graphics,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• DesignCap — where it wins

  • Poster, flyer, and invitation templates with blank-canvas editing
  • Stock photos, icons, illustrations, shapes, fonts, and charts
  • JPG, PNG, and PDF exports plus online sharing

  Where it doesn't

  • The free plan limits templates and stock media choices
  • Free users can upload 5 images and save up to 5 designs
  • Web-only access may not suit native desktop or mobile workflows

• Piktochart — where it wins

  • Charts, maps, diagrams, tables, and timelines support data-led designs.
  • Imports CSV, XLSX, and Google Sheets data for visual content.
  • Exports PNG, PDF, and PowerPoint files on eligible plans.

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan limits downloads to 2 PNG files.
  • Desktop and mobile apps are not available.
  • Advanced brand and export features require paid plans.

• DesignCap8.7/10 · Free plan

  A template-led web editor for posters and visual content with practical export options.

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• Piktochart8.6/10 · Free plan

  A versatile visual design tool for data-rich posters, charts, and branded content.

  Visit PiktochartFull verdict →