Balsamiq
Cheaper for 10 people
From$16/user/mo
10 people: $160 a month · $1,920 a year
- No free plan
- No yearly discount listed
- No startup credits listed
- 3 plans · priced per user
Balsamiq vs Canva: pricing compared
Plans, list prices and what a team of 5, 10 or 25 pays on each, from Surba's catalog of Design tools. Updated for 2026.
At a glance
Side by side
Balsamiq starts at $16/user/mo (Starter) and Canva at $18/user/mo (Pro). For 10 people that's $160 vs $180 a month: Balsamiq is $20 a month (11%) cheaper than Canva on list price.
Canva
Design
From$18/user/mo
10 people: $180 a month · $2,160 a year
- Free plan
- Up to 33% off yearly
- No startup credits listed
- 3 plans · priced per user
Plans
Balsamiq and Canva plans
Every plan with a public price, in US dollars.
Balsamiq
Starter
Up to 10 projects · Unlimited boards · Per editor
$16/user/mo
Teams
Up to 100 projects · Team collaboration · Per editor
$24/user/mo
Enterprise
Up to 400 projects · Admin controls · Per editor
$35/user/mo
Shown as $16/$24/$35 per editor per month, billed annually; no monthly-billing price listed.
Prices from Balsamiq's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
Canva
Free
Free templates and design tools
Free
Pro
Premium templates & content · For one person
$18/user/mo
Business
Per person, pay as you grow · Team brand tools
$25/user/mo
US prices. Yearly: Pro $144/yr ($12/mo), Business $250/yr per person. canva.com/pricing returned 403; figures from Canva's own learn article and pricing-page snippet. Enterprise: custom.
Prices from Canva's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
Team cost
What each costs your team
Entry paid plans, per month and per year at list price.
| Team | Balsamiq (Starter) | Canva (Pro) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 people | $80/mo$960/yr a year | $90/mo$1,080/yr a year | Balsamiq $10 less a month |
| 10 people | $160/mo$1,920/yr a year | $180/mo$2,160/yr a year | Balsamiq $20 less a month |
| 25 people | $400/mo$4,800/yr a year | $450/mo$5,400/yr a year | Balsamiq $50 less a month |
Balsamiq is priced per user. Canva is priced per user. Per-user prices are multiplied by the team; per-plan prices aren't. Before tax; yearly discounts not applied.
FAQ
Balsamiq vs Canva: questions
Which is cheaper, Balsamiq or Canva?
Balsamiq starts at $16/user/mo (Starter) and Canva at $18/user/mo (Pro). For 10 people that's $160 vs $180 a month: Balsamiq is $20 a month (11%) cheaper than Canva on list price. Compare features too: the cheaper plan isn't always the closer match.
Do Balsamiq and Canva have free plans?
Balsamiq has no free plan in Surba's catalog. Canva has a free plan (Free).
Are Balsamiq and Canva cheaper if you pay yearly?
Canva lists up to 33% off yearly billing. Surba's catalog lists no yearly discount for Balsamiq.
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