Independent pricing guide. Not affiliated with Canva. Prices verified April 2026.

Updated 9 April 2026

Canva Price History: Every Price Change from Launch to 2026

Including the controversial September 2024 Teams price hike that raised costs by 300%+ for most teams.

2024 Teams Price Increase Summary

Old price (5 users)

$119.99/year

New price (5 users)

$500/year

Increase

317% more expensive

Canva Pricing Timeline

2013-2019

Canva launches and grows

Canva launches in 2013. Free plan with premium element pay-per-use. Canva Pro introduced as a subscription. Early Teams plan for collaborative accounts.

2019-2020

Teams at $119.99/year (flat rate)

Canva Teams offered at a fixed $119.99 per year for up to 5 users. This flat pricing made Teams very affordable for small teams. Canva Pro at approximately $9.95-12.99/month.

2022

Pro reaches $13/month monthly

Canva Pro monthly billing adjusts to $13/month. Annual plan holds at approximately $10/month effective ($120/year). Teams flat rate remains at $119.99/year.

Late 2023

Magic Studio AI features launch

Canva launches Magic Studio as a premium AI feature suite: Magic Eraser, Magic Edit, Magic Morph, text-to-image. These features are cited as justification for upcoming pricing changes.

September 2024

Teams price hike announcement

Canva announces transition from flat $119.99/year Teams to per-seat pricing: $10/seat/month billed annually (minimum 3 seats). Existing customers receive 40% discount for first 12 months as transition assistance. This is the most significant and controversial pricing change in Canva history.

Late 2024

Teams renamed to Canva Business

For new signups, the Teams plan is rebranded as Canva Business. Existing Teams customers retain the Teams branding. The product is functionally identical. Per-seat pricing remains at $10/seat/month annual.

2025

Pro pricing increases to $15/month

Canva Pro monthly billing increases from $13/month to $15/month. Annual plan remains at $120/year ($10/month effective). The monthly-to-annual savings gap widens from $36 to $60 per year.

April 2026 (current)

Current pricing confirmed

Free: $0 forever. Pro: $15/month or $120/year. Teams/Business: $10/seat/month annual ($20/seat/month monthly), 3-seat minimum. Enterprise: custom pricing. Education: free. Nonprofits: free (up to 50 users).

Impact of the 2024 Teams Price Increase

Team SizeOld Price (flat/yr)New Price (annual)Increase
3 users$119.99/yr$300/yr+150%
5 users$119.99/yr$500/yr+317%
10 users~$240/yr (2 licenses)$1,000/yr+317%
15 users~$360/yr (3 licenses)$1,500/yr+317%
25 users~$600/yr (5 licenses)$2,500/yr+317%

Old pricing model: $119.99/year flat per team license (up to 5 users). New model: $10/seat/month billed annually.

Alternatives If Canva Pricing Is a Dealbreaker

Adobe Express

$10/month per user

Team features included. Lower per-seat cost than Canva Teams. Adobe Firefly AI images are arguably higher quality than Canva's.

Kittl

Free to $42/month

Strong template library, especially for vintage and complex designs. Good for print-on-demand sellers. Simpler than Canva.

Visme

$29-59/month per user

Better for data visualization, infographics, and interactive content. More expensive than Canva Teams but specialized.

PicMonkey

$7.99-12.99/month

Photo editing focus. Cheaper than Canva Pro. Smaller template library but strong touch-up and enhancement tools.

See also: Canva vs Adobe Express and Canva vs Visme for detailed comparisons.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much did Canva raise prices for Teams in 2024?
In September 2024, Canva changed Teams pricing from a flat $119.99 per year (covering up to 5 users) to per-seat pricing at $10 per user per month (billed annually). For a 5-person team, the annual cost went from $120 to $500, an increase of 317%. For teams of 3, it went from $120 to $300 (150% increase). Canva offered a 40% discount for the first 12 months as a transition measure for existing customers.
Why did Canva raise prices for Teams?
Canva cited several reasons for the Teams price increase: substantial investment in AI features (the Magic Studio suite including Magic Eraser, Magic Edit, and text-to-image), per-user infrastructure costs that made the old flat-rate pricing unsustainable, and business model alignment ahead of a potential IPO. The flat $119.99 per year was described internally as a legacy pricing structure that predated the AI feature investments.
Is Canva Pro price increasing too?
As of April 2026, Canva Pro pricing has been relatively stable. The monthly price was previously $13/month and has moved to $15/month. The annual price remains $120/year ($10/month effective). Canva Pro has not experienced the same dramatic increase as Teams. However, SaaS pricing trends suggest continued gradual increases are likely as AI features expand.
What are the best alternatives if Canva Teams is too expensive?
For teams priced out by the 2024 increase, the main alternatives are: Adobe Express ($10/month per user with team features), Visme (Starter at $29/month per user, better for data visualization), Kittl (template-focused, cheaper for basic design needs), PicMonkey ($7.99/month per user, photo-editing focus), and Microsoft Designer (included with Microsoft 365 subscriptions). If your team is small (2 people), individual Canva Pro subscriptions may be cheaper than Teams.

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