Affinity vs Visme
Affinity is a desktop app for vector, pixel and layout work, free for individuals, and now part of Canva. Visme is a browser-based tool for presentations, infographics and reports, sold per person. They solve different jobs, so the choice starts with what you make.
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Choose Affinity ifyou are a freelancer who wants desktop vector, photo and layout tools at no cost and accept the Canva tie.
Choose Visme ifyou make decks, infographics and reports in a team and want one tool with brand kit and analytics on a paid tier.
Affinity and Visme side by side
| Affinity | Visme | |
|---|---|---|
| Our graphic design software rank | #6 of 13 | #9 of 13 |
| Established in | United Kingdom | United States |
| List price, 3 November 2026 | $0 for individuals; Canva premium plan needed for AI tools | Basic free; Starter $12.25 and Business $24.75 per person per month ($147 and $297 billed yearly); Enterprise custom from 10 users |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Self-hostable | — | — |
| Built for | Freelancers who want desktop vector, photo and layout tools without paying | Marketing teams making decks, infographics and reports in one tool |
| Not for | Companies needing a vendor with no tie to Canva | People who only need a plain slide editor |
Both are reviewed in full in our graphic design software ranking: Affinity and Visme.
Where they differ
Affinity 1 · Visme 1 · open 2- 01
What it costs
Affinity's download page says $0, free, with sign-in through a Canva account. Visme has a free Basic plan, then Starter at $12.25 and Business at $24.75 per person per month ($147 and $297 billed yearly). For an individual, Affinity is free outright.
Edge: Affinity
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Core job
Affinity puts vector, pixel and page layout in one app and one .af file, and imports PSD, AI, IDML and DWG. Visme lists presentations, documents, charts, infographics and social graphics. Pick by whether you draw and edit photos or assemble reports.
Depends on the buyer
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Limits you will hit
Visme Basic caps projects at 50 slides or pages and 500 MB, Starter downloads only JPG, PNG and PDF, and PPTX, HTML5, video and GIF begin on Business. Affinity's AI tools need a Canva premium plan, and the iPad version is listed as coming soon.
Depends on the buyer
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Ownership and team features
Affinity belongs to Canva, which is data controller for version 3 onward, and SSO goes through Canva Enterprise or Education. Visme is made by Easy WebContent in Maryland and adds a brand kit, analytics and privacy controls on Business. Visme is clearer for teams.
Edge: Visme
When neither fits
If you want an open-source vector editor or a collaborative interface design tool, look at Inkscape or Penpot.
Affinity or Visme: questions
3 answersIs Affinity really free?
The vendor's page says it is free for individuals on Mac and Windows. Canva AI tools unlock only with a Canva premium plan.
Can Visme export PowerPoint?
Yes, but PPTX download starts on the Business plan, not Starter.
Where is Affinity's maker based?
The privacy policy names Serif (Europe) Limited of Nottingham, a Canva company. Our category record lists the United Kingdom.
Sources
Checked 3 November 2026- Get Affinity page: free price, Canva account sign-in, AI tools tied to Canva premium.
- Affinity homepage: vector, pixel and layout in one file, imports, iPad coming soon, SSO via Canva.
- Affinity privacy policy: Serif (Europe) Limited as a Canva company, Canva as controller.
- Visme pricing page: tier prices, Basic limits, download formats by tier, Business brand kit.
- Visme about page: headquarters in Rockville, Maryland.