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COMPARE/DESIGN & BRANDING/CANVA · LOOKA
DESIGN & BRANDING · HEAD TO HEAD● YOU PICK THE WINNER
CanvavsLooka
Two tools. Verified data. Side by side. Everything on this page is vendor-sourced and dated. We don't pick a winner. That's your call. Use the Lens to apply your own criteria.
Canva
Starts at$15/mo
Free planYes
Plans4 tiers
Features8 features
Integrations10 native
PlatformsWeb · iOS · Android · API
MCP serverYes
Looka
Starts at$20one-time
Free planNo
Plans4 tiers
Features8 features
Integrations25 native
PlatformsWeb
MCP serverNo
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PRESETS
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ALL TOOLS UPDATED 2026.04.30
CAPABILITIES
Where they overlap, where they don't
Functional roles from both tools, split by coverage. The corners are where the two tools become different products.
Only CanvaRoles covered exclusively by this tool.
8- Image Generator
- Image Editor
- Video Editor
- Background Remover
- Thumbnail Designer
- Presentation Designer
- Infographic Creator
- Voiceover Generator
Both2 of 10 roles in the verified union.
2- Visual Asset Creator
- Logo Designer
Only LookaRoles covered exclusively by this tool.
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PLAN LADDER
Every plan, mapped to one ladder
Both tools laid out by ascending monthly cost. Expand any plan to see what's included.
AT A GLANCE
More comparable fields
Every data point from both tools, side by side. Nothing hidden, nothing weighted.
FACT
Category
Design & Branding
Design & Branding
Starting Price
$15/mo
$20one-time
Pricing Model
Freemium
Paid
Plans
4 tiers
4 tiers
Free Plan
Yes
No
Free Trial
No
No
Platforms
Web · iOS · Android · API
Web
Top Features
8 features
8 features
Integrations
10 native
25 native
Public API
Yes
No
Webhooks (In)
No
No
INTEGRATIONS · 35 TOOLS
Integrations from both tools, side by side
Integrations sourced from each tool's own documentation. Where both tools connect to the same app, you see it once. The rest shows where their ecosystems diverge.
BOTH0
10
25UNION35
INTEGRATION
NOTES
ActiveCampaign
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ActiveCampaign Connector to connect to website
AI Music
✓plugin
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Custom music for your designs
Albato
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✓plugin
Automation Builder connector for over 500 apps
Bookafy
DEEP READ
What it does
Features and capabilities sourced from each tool's own documentation, structured for comparison.
Canva
TOP FEATURES · 8
F01
AI Image GeneratoraiTransform text prompts into photorealistic images using AI-powered generation, delivering instant visual content for any design need.
F02
PDF EditoreditingEdit and convert PDFs into fully editable designs, turning static documents into dynamic visual content.
F03
Video Trimmer & EditorvideoTrim, split, and enhance videos online with professional transitions, overlays, music, and filters.
F04
Background RemoverimageInstantly remove or replace backgrounds using AI technology with one click.
F05
Brand KittemplatePre-set brand fonts, colors, and logos for consistent design across all content and team collaboration.
F06
AI Voice GeneratoraudioCreate realistic voiceovers in multiple accents and languages for video and audio projects.
Looka
TOP FEATURES · 8
F01
AI-Powered Logo GenerationaiType your business name, select preferred styles, colors, and symbols, and Looka generates hundreds of unique logo variations instantly. The editor lets you refine any concept across fonts, icons, layouts, spacing, curved text, and containers before purchasing. No design background required.
F02
Full-Featured Logo EditoreditingCustomize every element of your logo after generation: colors, fonts, icons, layout, text curve, containers, and spacing. Unlimited post-purchase edits are included with Premium and Brand Kit plans. Changes reflect across all brand assets automatically.
F03
Brand Kit — 300+ Branded Marketing AssetstemplateThe Brand Kit subscription uses your logo, colors, and fonts to generate 300+ branded templates for social posts, business cards, email signatures, letterheads, flyers, and invoices. Every template arrives pre-filled with your company information. Edit the logo and the templates update automatically.
F04
Social Media KitimageGenerates 100+ pre-sized brand assets for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Etsy, covering profile images, cover photos, posts, and stories at correct platform dimensions. Assets regenerate when the logo changes.
F05
Professional File FormatsdownloadLogo packages include PNG, SVG, EPS, and PDF files with multiple color variations and transparent backgrounds. All files carry full commercial ownership rights. High-resolution output is included from the $65 Premium tier upward.
F06
Logo Mockup PreviewsimagePreview logo designs on real-world surfaces including business cards, T-shirts, and signage before purchasing. Previews update in real time as you make changes in the editor.
WHO IT'S FOR
Who each tool is built for
Use cases and fit tags from each tool's own positioning. Match these to your context, not their marketing.
Enterprise marketing teamsMaintain consistent brand identity across all visual assets through brand templates, team management, and enforced guidelines. Teams create and store brand assets, ensure employees use approved templates, and manage multi-department workflows with security and SSO capabilities.
Marketing professionalsCreate diverse content types including social posts, presentations, videos, emails, and infographics. Leverage AI tools for copywriting and image generation, use Magic Resize to adapt content across formats, and schedule campaigns through content planning features.
Teachers and educatorsCreate engaging teaching materials, presentations, and learning resources with dedicated teacher templates. Schools can implement Canva Campus for institution-wide access, and students create projects demonstrating visual communication skills.
individualA founder or freelancer enters their business name, selects preferred styles, colors, and symbols, and the AI Logo Generation feature produces hundreds of unique logo concepts immediately. They refine the chosen design in the Full-Featured Logo Editor, adjusting fonts, icons, layout, and spacing without any design background. At purchase, the Premium Logo Package delivers high-res PNG, SVG, EPS, and PDF files with multiple color variations and transparent backgrounds, plus unlimited post-purchase edits. Every file includes full commercial ownership rights.
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