Piktochart vs DesignCap

Piktochart6.9Visit DesignCap6.7Visit

Higher score Piktochart #7 in Poster Design Software 6.9/10 Free plan · paid from $10/mo (annual) Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Piktochart

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DesignCap #8 in Poster Design Software 6.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit DesignCap

• Piktochart fits best

  Data-rich posters and infographics

• DesignCap fits best

  Template-led poster creation

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Side by side

Feature	Piktochart 6.9/10 Visit ↗	DesignCap 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	6.9	6.7
Ranking	#7 in Poster Design Software	#8 in Poster Design Software
Best for	Data-rich posters and infographics	Template-led poster creation
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Docs	Email, Docs
Compliance	SSO/SAML, 2FA	GDPR
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Piktochart 1/5 · DesignCap 0/5
Print-ready export	Not published	Not published
Custom poster sizes	Not published	Not published
Brand kit	✓ (best)	Not published
Team collaboration	Not published	Not published
Mobile app	—	Not published
Specs
Poster template count	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	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.	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
Cons	Free plan limits downloads to 2 PNG files. Desktop and mobile apps are not available. Advanced brand and export features require paid plans.	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
Our verdict	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 →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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.

• 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

• Piktochart6.9/10 · Free plan · paid from $10/mo (annual)

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

  Visit PiktochartFull verdict →
• DesignCap6.7/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit DesignCapFull verdict →