The approachable design favourite versus Adobe's quick-design tool.
✓ The pick — Canva
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Easy drag-and-drop design tool for graphics, presentations, social posts, and brand assets.
Adobe's quick-design tool for social graphics, flyers, and videos with templates and AI.
The all-in India cost for a GST-registered business (card forex included), plus the gross figure if you can't reclaim GST, billing model, and free-plan availability. Cheaper entry price is marked.
| India buying factor | Canva | Adobe Express |
|---|---|---|
| India price (entry) | ₹1,183/mo | ₹411/user/mo ✓ |
| If you can't reclaim GST | ₹1,396/mo | ₹485/mo |
| Billing model | Flat plan | Per user / seat |
| Bills in | USD — forex applies | USD — forex applies |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
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Canva is the most approachable design tool with a huge template library and a strong free tier, ideal for non-designers and social content. Adobe Express brings Adobe's assets and quick-design features and fits those already in the Adobe ecosystem. Choose Canva for ease and templates; Adobe Express for Adobe integration.
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