In today’s post, I’m sharing an overview of 5 platforms for creating graphics online for your blog or business. For the sake of ease, I’ll be listing the following in alphabetical order!

Bazaart

Pros:

• Good for photo editing

Cons:

• Only available on Mac devices, iPhone or iPad as of March 2020*

Canva

Pros:

• Easy to figure out
• Templates for almost everything – you can also purchase templates from people
• Free forever plan plus professional plans

Cons:

• Can be limited
• It can be tricky if you are using it commercially

Need some Canva templates? Check these out.

Design Wizard

Pros:

• A Canva alternative; seems slightly more robust in features

Cons:

• Freemium model; encourages you to update often

PicMonkey

Pros:

• Easy to use, even for techniphones

Cons:

• Interface and experience can be a bit sluggish
• Functionality is a bit archaic
• No free plan – lowest plan costs $8 CAD/month

Photoshop

Pros:

• Once you get the hang of it, it’s great
• Most liked by graphic designers
• Adobe programs are industry-standard

Cons:

• Learning curve — here’s a free walkthrough course
• No free plan – $9.99/month (but it’s not outrageous — affordable!)

Which of the above have you tried or liked?

Currently, I am using Canva but I am learning Photoshop since the monthly plan for Photoshop is actually cheaper than Canva’s monthly plan (for the premium, paid option).

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