Head-to-head · Infographic Software
Piktochart vs Genially
Piktochart leads on 0 checks, Genially on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorePiktochart · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
Piktochart scores higher on our rubric for infographic software: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.
Piktochart is the better fit for affordable all-purpose infographic design. Genially is the better fit for interactive presentations and visual explainers.
- Piktochart fits best
Affordable all-purpose infographic design
- Genially fits best
Interactive presentations and visual explainers
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Side by side
| Feature | Piktochart 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Genially 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #2 in Infographic Software | #5 in Infographic Software |
| Best for | Affordable all-purpose infographic design | Interactive presentations and visual explainers |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $39/user/yr | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs | Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SSO/SAML, 2FA | SOC 2, GDPR |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 100+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Piktochart 1/4 · Genially 1/4 | ||
| Data import | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Interactive publishing | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Brand kit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Team collaboration | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Publishing mode | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Project limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Piktochart is a browser-based visual design platform for individuals, educators, marketers, consultants, and teams creating infographics and other visual content. Alongside infographics, it supports reports, presentations, posters, social… Read the review → |
Genially is a cloud-based web app for making interactive and animated visual content without coding. Individuals, businesses, educators, schools, and higher-education teams can use it for presentations, infographics, interactive images,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Piktochart — where it wins
- Creates infographics, reports, presentations, posters, and social graphics
- Combines charts, maps, templates, brand assets, and team collaboration
- Free plan includes unlimited visual projects and 2 PNG downloads
Where it doesn't
- Free plan limits downloads to 2 PNGs
- Pro exports are limited to PNG; PDF and PowerPoint require another plan
- Available as a web app, with no desktop or mobile app
Genially — where it wins
- Templates cover presentations, infographics, courses, games, and marketing.
- Real-time co-editing, team workspaces, and a Brand Kit support shared work.
- Publish by URL, embed content, or download selected formats.
Where it doesn't
- Creation and publishing are cloud-based, with no desktop app.
- Its many content formats may be more than needed for static infographics.
- Support is listed through documentation rather than multiple channels.
- Piktochart9.2/10 · Free plan
A versatile visual-design tool with a free plan and paid options for teams and branding.
Visit PiktochartFull verdict → - Genially8.7/10 · Free plan
A flexible, template-led tool for creating, collaborating on, and publishing interactive content.
Visit GeniallyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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