Free alternatives to Canva

Other free design and image options from the directory:

Figma (Design): Starter (Free): limited access to Figma products with unlimited drafts and UI kits. Limits: 150 AI credits/day, up to 500 AI credits/month; paid plans unlock unlimited files/projects and team libraries. Source
Photopea (Image & Design): Free browser photo editor with layers, PSD support and AI background removal. Limits: Runs fully in the browser with no uploads; optional paid ads-free experience not detailed as a numbered free quota. Source
Framer (Design): Free site plan to design and publish on a Framer domain. Limits: 500 AI credits to try (when workspace has no paid subscription); 1 GB bandwidth; Free Framer domain; upgrade required for a custom domain. Source
Excalidraw (Design): Free open-source whiteboard that runs in the browser. Limits: Drawings saved in browser storage by default; Excalidraw+ collaboration is paid. Source
Penpot (Design): Free self-hosted open-source design tool (Community). Limits: You host and maintain it; Penpot Cloud Professional and higher are paid. Source
Recraft (Image & Design): Free plan for AI image and vector generation. Limits: Images on Free are owned by Recraft, public in the community gallery, and not licensed for commercial use; exact monthly credit allotment not confirmed on the pricing page. Source
Adobe Firefly (Image & Design): Free plan with monthly generative credits. Limits: Limited credits; watermark on some outputs. Source

New free tiers, weekly