Canva Pro is suitable for most small and medium-sized businesses or online stores that need to create visual content on a regular basis (images, videos, and social media posts), because it saves a lot of time and offers professional results with very little effort. If you only do designs occasionally, the free version may be sufficient.
If you’re wondering whether it’s worth paying for Canva Pro for your business, the short answer is: yes, it’s almost always worth it if you sell online, post on social media, or manage your brand yourself.
The Pro version gives you artificial intelligence tools, millions of premium photos and videos, professional templates, and features that save you hours every week. Below, I’ll explain everything clearly so you can make an informed decision.
What exactly is Canva Pro?
Canva Pro is the paid version of Canva, the world’s most widely used design platform. It includes everything in the free version plus advanced features: one-click background removal, magic resizing, a complete brand kit, post scheduling, and unlimited access to over 100 million premium photos, videos, graphics, and templates.
Real benefits of Canva Pro for your business
For online sales and online stores
With Canva Pro, you can quickly create banners, product sheets, featured stories, and digital catalogs that convert more. Plus, you can maintain your brand’s exact colors and logos in all designs.
An excellent combination is to use it together with Neolo Shop: it never charges you commissions per sale and gives you a 30-day free trial to set up your professional store.
Professional videos and images in minutes
Unlimited access to 4K videos, animations, and royalty-free music. The “Magic Studio” (artificial intelligence) tool allows you to generate new images from text, delete objects from photos, or enlarge images without losing quality.
Stress-free social media
Schedule posts directly from Canva to Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.
With a single click, you can resize a design to fit perfectly on each network.
Artificial intelligence tools that make a difference
- Text to image
- Magic eraser (fill or erase areas)
- Image expansion
- Automatic translator into more than 100 languages
- Complete presentation generator from a title
How much does it cost and when is it worth paying for?
Canva Pro costs around $12-15 per month (cheaper if you pay for the whole year). It’s worth paying for if you meet at least one of these criteria:
- You post on social media 3 or more times a week
- You have an online store and need constant product photos
- You manage the brand yourself or with a small team
- You want professional results without hiring a designer
If you only make 1-2 designs per month, stick with the free version.
Alternatives to Canva Pro (free and paid)
- Adobe Express (free with many Pro features)
- VistaCreate (very similar to Canva, powerful free plan)
- Crello / VistaCreate
- Snappa
- Piktochart (ideal for infographics)
- Genially (if you make interactive presentations)
Little-known tips that almost no one shares
- Use the “Versions” feature to A/B test ads without duplicating folders.
- Always export in WebP format so your images are up to 70% smaller and load faster in the online store.
- Create “master templates” with the required legal text (shipping policy, returns, etc.) and reuse them for all products.
- Enable ‘Approvals’ if you work with freelancers so they can review designs without giving them full access.
- Use the Chrome extension “Canva Button” to save any image from the internet directly to your library (with a right click).
Conclusion
Canva Pro is one of the few tools that really multiplies time and money in a small business. If your day-to-day includes creating images, videos, or posts to sell more, the investment pays for itself quickly.
And if you’re about to open your online store, remember that Neolo is still the best option because it doesn’t charge commissions on sales and lets you try it free for 30 days.
Frequently asked questions about Canva Pro for businesses
How much does Canva Pro cost this year?
Between $12 and $15 per month, with a discount if you pay annually.
Are there discounts for Argentinians or Latin American countries?
Yes, Canva Pro has lower regional prices in many Latin American countries.
Can I cancel whenever I want?
Yes, it’s 100% flexible, with no minimum contract period.
What happens if I cancel today?
You won’t lose the designs you’ve already created, you’ll just lose access to premium features.
Does it compete with Photoshop?
It doesn’t compete in advanced photo editing, but it replaces 95% of what most businesses need on a daily basis.
What is the best free alternative?
Adobe Express Free covers more features than the free version of Canva.