Canva monthly subscription: prices, options, and how to pay less

Canva has established itself as an essential tool for creating visuals, presentations, social media posts, and marketing materials without needing to master Photoshop. But as soon as you want to take things further (Brand Kit, background removal, premium content, resizing, AI features, etc.), the question quickly arises: should you take out a monthly Canva subscription or switch to an annual one?

This guide provides a simple and practical overview: the monthly price of Canva Pro, the differences between the plans, how to subscribe, how to cancel, and, above all, the best ways to reduce the cost without resorting to dubious DIY solutions.

Canva monthly subscription: what plans are available?

Canva offers several plans, with a fairly clear logic: solo (Free/Pro) or team (Teams), then enterprise (Enterprise) on quote.

Canva Free: sufficient for occasional use

The free version already allows you to create a lot of content and use some of the templates/elements. However, you will quickly reach its limits if you produce content regularly: premium resources are blocked, "pro" features are missing, and brand organization is more limited.

Canva Pro: the most common monthly subscription plan

Canva Pro is designed for people who create content frequently: content creators, freelancers, students, small businesses, associations, etc. It includes:

• expanded access to premium content,
• productivity tools (Brand Kit, resizing, background removal, etc.),
• AI features and automations based on Canva's developments.

Canva Teams: for collaborative work (with a minimum number of users)

Canva Teams is aimed at small teams: collaboration, validation, shared brand management, etc. Press sources have indicated that Canva Teams pricing will be around $10/month per person with a minimum of 3 people (the exact price depends on the country and conditions).

Canva monthly subscription price: how much does it really cost?

Canva Pro monthly: an order of magnitude in France

In practice, several recent sources indicate a price of around €12.99/month for Canva Pro with monthly billing in France, and around €109.99/year with annual billing (which works out to around €9/month).

Please note: rates may change, vary depending on the country, and be displayed excluding taxes in some cases. The most important factors to consider when making your decision are the difference between monthly and annual rates and how often you will use the service.

Canva Teams: more expensive... but worth it if you're working with a large team

For a team, the cost per person may be higher than a solo plan, but it becomes worthwhile as soon as:

• you share a visual identity,
• you validate content as a group,
• You need a clean shared space (not "files everywhere").

Canva monthly or annual subscription: which one should you choose?

Choose the monthly plan if...

• you try Canva Pro for a short period of time,
• you have a peak in activity (launch, season, campaign),
• you are not sure you need it all year round.

Choose the annual if...

• you use Canva every week,
• you have "recurring" content (posts, stories, product sheets, presentations),
• You want to smooth out your budget: the annual cost is often cheaper over 12 months, depending on the prices observed.

How to subscribe to Canva Pro on a monthly basis (with no unpleasant surprises)

The simplest:

1. Open Canva (web or app).
2. Go to Settings / Billing & Plans.
3. Select Canva Pro, then choose Monthly.
4. Confirm the payment method.

Canva also offers trial periods depending on the offer and country. Remember to note the trial end date if you don't want to be charged afterwards.

How to cancel a monthly Canva subscription (and avoid being renewed)

Cancellation is done in the account area, on the billing side. In principle:

• Go to Billing & Plans,
• find the active subscription,
• initiate cancellation.

Help resources and user feedback describe this path (although the interface may change slightly).

Simple tip: after canceling, check that the status shows an end date for the period (you generally retain Pro access until the end of the month you have already paid for).

7 ways to pay less for Canva (legally)

1) Switch to an annual plan if you really use it

This is often the most obvious incentive: if Canva is a tool you use regularly, the annual subscription is generally cheaper than the cumulative monthly payments.

2) Check eligible programs (education/association)

Canva offers specific programs (education/associations) based on eligibility. If you are eligible, this could completely change the budget equation.

3) Avoid “€1 accounts” and opaque offers

We see "Canva Pro 1 month" licenses circulating at ridiculously low prices on certain platforms. This is rarely a good idea: unclear origin, risk of account recovery, security, and very poor stability over time.

4) Only use Teams if you are a real team

If several people are working on a brand, Teams may be relevant—but only if each user has a real need for it. Otherwise, a solo Pro plan is sufficient.

5) Conduct a quick audit: how much does your creative stack cost you?

Canva is often just one subscription among many: AI tools, music, video, storage, streaming, etc. When you add it all up, the bill quickly adds up... and that's where a "subscription budget" strategy comes in handy.

6) Pool subscriptions where possible (within the specified framework)

Many digital offerings provide multi-user plans (family, team, multi-profile). When explicitly provided for by the publisher, sharing the cost becomes a sound way to optimize the budget.

7) Simplify cost allocation with a dedicated solution

When several people share a subscription (e.g., an authorized "team" or "family" plan), managing payments "manually" quickly becomes a hassle: reminders, transfers, oversights.

In these cases, a co-subscription platform such as Spliiit allows you to centralize everyone's participation, automate payments, and maintain clear organization—which is useful if you are pooling several services and want to avoid managing each one individually.

FAQ – Canva monthly subscription

How much does Canva Pro cost per month?

In France, several sources indicate a monthly rate of around €12.99/month for Canva Pro, with an annual option of around €109.99/year (variable depending on country and price changes).

Can you sign up for Canva Pro for just one month?

Yes: the monthly plan is designed specifically for testing or covering a short period (campaign, season, launch), provided that renewal is managed properly.

How do I cancel Canva Pro without being charged for the next month?

You must cancel in the Billing & Plans section before the renewal date. You will generally retain your Pro benefits until the end of the period you have already paid for.

Is Canva Teams a good way to reduce costs?

Teams becomes interesting when you have true team collaboration (brand assets, workflows, approvals). Otherwise, it's not necessarily the best "economic" lever. Rules and prices may vary by country, and Canva has already changed its Teams pricing.

Key points to remember

• The Canva monthly subscription is ideal for testing or covering a one-time need.
• If you use Canva regularly,the annual subscription is often more cost-effective.
• The best long-term savings don't come from risky "tricks," but from properly managing your subscriptions and sharing when appropriate.
• When you share authorized subscriptions with others, Spliiit helps distribute the cost simply and smoothly.

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