Piktochart vs Easel.ly

Piktochart9.2Visit Easel.ly8.1Visit

Higher score Piktochart #2 in Infographic Makers 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Piktochart

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Easel.ly #5 in Infographic Makers 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 6 features Visit Easel.ly

• Piktochart fits best

  Teams wanting a mature all-purpose infographic maker

• Easel.ly fits best

  Budget-conscious infographic creators

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Side by side

Feature	Piktochart 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Easel.ly 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.1
Ranking	#2 in Infographic Makers	#5 in Infographic Makers
Best for	Teams wanting a mature all-purpose infographic maker	Budget-conscious infographic creators
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$39/user/yr	$4/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Integrations	4 integrations	1 integrations
Features Piktochart 1/6 · Easel.ly 2/6
Data import	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Custom dimensions	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
PDF export	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
SVG export	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Animated output	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Brand kit	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Charts, maps, data imports, and live Google Sheets data Brand controls, shared workspaces, comments, and permissions Exports to PNG, PDF, and PowerPoint on qualifying plans	Free access plus paid plans starting at $4 per month 20 chart types, templates, icons, photos, and file uploads Business plan adds collaboration, API access, and Zapier integration
Cons	Web-only access with no desktop app PDF and PowerPoint exports start above the Free and Pro plans Some advanced team and security features require custom plans	Interactive publishing is not included Real-time collaboration is limited to the Business plan The tool focuses on infographics rather than broad design workflows
Our verdict	Piktochart is a browser-based visual design platform for individuals, marketing and communications teams, educators, nonprofits, and businesses. Its drag-and-drop editor supports infographics, presentations, reports, documents, social… Read the review →	Easel.ly is a browser-based infographic creation platform for students, teachers, nonprofits, businesses, and other users who need to communicate information visually. Its core toolkit includes infographic templates, text editing, branding… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Piktochart — where it wins

  • Charts, maps, data imports, and live Google Sheets data
  • Brand controls, shared workspaces, comments, and permissions
  • Exports to PNG, PDF, and PowerPoint on qualifying plans

  Where it doesn't

  • Web-only access with no desktop app
  • PDF and PowerPoint exports start above the Free and Pro plans
  • Some advanced team and security features require custom plans

• Easel.ly — where it wins

  • Free access plus paid plans starting at $4 per month
  • 20 chart types, templates, icons, photos, and file uploads
  • Business plan adds collaboration, API access, and Zapier integration

  Where it doesn't

  • Interactive publishing is not included
  • Real-time collaboration is limited to the Business plan
  • The tool focuses on infographics rather than broad design workflows

• Piktochart9.2/10 · Free plan

  A broad browser-based visual editor for infographics, presentations, data graphics, and branded content.

  Visit PiktochartFull verdict →
• Easel.ly8.1/10 · Free plan

  A low-cost infographic maker with templates, charts, exports, and collaboration options.

  Visit Easel.lyFull verdict →