In short
How they differ.
Worked out from the makers' own pages, read Oct 20, 2026. Prices change; check before you pay.
- Both have a free plan.
- ChatGPT Images editing also has a phone app and computer app.
Side by side
The details.
| Canva | ChatGPT Images editing | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Canva · Australia | OpenAI · US |
| What it says it is | — | “our new state-of-the-art image model that brings sharper details, more precise editing, and faster generation” |
| Free plan | Yes'Up to 20 Standard or Premium AI uses'; 5GB storage | Yes'Limited image creation' on Free |
| Plans | Pro: not in US$Business: not in US$Enterprise: not in US$ | Go: $8 a monthPlus: $20 a monthPro: $200 a month |
| Runs on | web | web, iOS, Android, desktop, API |
| Latest update | — | Introducing ChatGPT Images 2.5, Sep 8, 2026 |
| Its terms | “you own your Output, except for any Output that modifies or incorporates Licensed Content”Who owns what you make · Canva AI Product Terms | “As between you and OpenAI, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, you (a) retain your ownership rights in Input and (b) own the Output.”Who owns what you make · OpenAI Terms of Use |
| Disputes | None on file | None on file |
| Sources | Prices, Oct 20, 2026 · company-reported | Prices, Oct 20, 2026 · Description · company-reported |
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