Side-by-side comparison
Canva vs Gamma
Plans, free tiers and API access for Canva and Gamma, from each vendor's own pages. Last checked Oct 5, 2026.
The short answer
- Gamma has the lower entry price at $12/mo, against $15/mo for Canva.
- Canva has an ongoing free plan; Gamma does not.
Pricing and features
- Canva Pro$15/mo
- Canva Business$30/mo
- Plus$12/mo
- Pro$25/mo
- Ultra$125/mo
How to choose
Canva covers branded graphics, presentations and short visuals, while Gamma focuses on AI-drafted decks, docs and simple sites. Canva has an ongoing free plan with templates, design tools and 5 GB of storage. Gamma has no ongoing free tier, only 400 one-time starter credits that do not refresh. Canva Pro is 15 per month, or 10 billed annually, and Canva Business is per seat at 30, or 25 billed annually. Gamma is per seat too: Plus is 12 per month (9 billed annually), Pro 25 (18 annually) and Ultra 125 (90 annually), with credits that vary by plan. Canva offers a Connect API under separate integration agreements. Gamma API access begins at its Pro plan and uses your credits.
- Canva: You want a free plan that keeps working and a broad design tool for graphics as well as slides.
- Gamma: You want a deck drafted quickly from a prompt and need API access, which starts at the Pro plan.
- Either: You build presentations for a team and are comparing per-seat plans billed annually.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Canva or Gamma?
Gamma has the lower starting price ($12/mo versus $15/mo). Compare plans before choosing, since limits differ.
Is Canva free?
Free plan. Canva Free: free templates and design tools with 5 GB of storage
Is Gamma free?
Free to start. 400 one-time starter credits, up to 10 slides per prompt