Our Verdict
Based on ratings, features, pricing, and capabilities, Canva edges ahead in this comparison. Canva scores higher on user ratings and overall feature set.
Feature
Canva
Behance
Rating
No ratings
No ratings
Free Plan
Starting Price
$14.99/mo
Free
Monthly Visits
400.0M
150.0M
API Support
Open Source
AI Capabilities
Mobile App
Desktop App
Browser Extension
Integrations
6 apps
1 apps
Team Size
SMB
ENTERPRISE
Canva Pros & Cons
Pros
- Very low learning curve for non-designers
- Immense inventory of copyright-free media assets
- Excellent drag-and-drop branding tools
Cons
- Limited control over raw vector nodes compared to Illustrator/Figma
- Export templates can feel generic if unmodified
- Advanced AI tools consume premium credits
Behance Pros & Cons
Pros
- Completely free with unlimited project hosting
- Better suited than Dribbble for full case studies
- Massive built-in audience via Adobe integration
Cons
- Discovery algorithm favors already-popular creators
- Less curated/premium feel than smaller niche platforms
- Owned by Adobe, tying it to that ecosystem
Canva Key Features
- Drag-and-Drop Editor
- Millions of Templates
- Magic Studio AI Tools
- Brand Kit Customization
- Video & Presentation Editor
Behance Key Features
- Full case-study project pages
- Direct publish from Creative Cloud apps
- Creative job board
- Curated galleries & discovery
- Free, unlimited portfolio hosting