Best Open Source Alternatives to Canva

Compare the best free and open-source alternatives to Canva — self-hosted and desktop replacements you fully control, ranked by GitHub stars, license and platform support.

Curated by open-source.store · Updated November 2026 · 3 alternatives

Canva

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PricingFreemium

Platformsweb, mobile, android, ios

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Open-source alternatives to Canva, compared by stars, license and platform
Tool		License	Platforms	Self-hosted
Graphite	27,827	Apache-2.0	Web	No	Nov 2026	Visit
PhotoCollage	515	GPL-2.0	Linux	No	Jul 2025	Visit
Tux Paint	0	GPL-2.0	LinuxmacOSWindowsandroid	No	—	Visit

Top open-source Canva alternatives

Graphite27,827Apache-2.0

Graphite is a browser-based vector editor and procedural design tool that replaces Adobe Illustrator with non-destructive, local-first 2D workflows.

Web

vs Canva: a free, open-source option you fully control, licensed Apache-2.0.

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PhotoCollage515GPL-2.0

PhotoCollage replaces cloud collage makers like Canva with an offline Linux tool that builds high-resolution photo posters directly on your hardware.

Linux

vs Canva: a free, open-source option you fully control, licensed GPL-2.0.

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Tux Paint0GPL-2.0

A free, award-winning drawing program for children with sound effects and cartoon helpers.

LinuxmacOSWindowsandroid

vs Canva: a free, open-source option you fully control, licensed GPL-2.0.

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Best Open Source Alternatives to Canva

Canva

Canva alternatives compared

Top open-source Canva alternatives

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