Head to head · Presentation & pitch deck tools
Keynote vs Canva Presentations
Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Keynote rates highest.
| Compare | Keynote | Canva Presentations |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Presentation & pitch deck tools | Presentation & pitch deck tools |
| Vendor | Apple | Canva |
| Headquarters | Cupertino, United States | Sydney, Australia |
| Made in India | No | No |
| Starting price | Free | Free plan |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Published pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Mobile apps | No | No |
| Founded | 2003 | 2013 |
| Best for | Startup, Small business, SMB | Startup, Small business, SMB |
| App Advisor rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
Keynote: pros & cons
- +Completely free to use
- +23 years in business — a mature, stable product
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Key features
- Templates and themes
- AI slide generation
- Collaboration and comments
- Interactive and web-based decks
- Viewer analytics
- Brand controls
Canva Presentations: pros & cons
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +13 years in business — a mature, stable product
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Key features
- Templates and themes
- AI slide generation
- Collaboration and comments
- Interactive and web-based decks
- Viewer analytics
- Brand controls
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Keynote or Canva Presentations?+
Keynote scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.7/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.
Is Keynote cheaper than Canva Presentations?+
Keynote starts at Free and Canva Presentations at Free plan. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.
Can I switch from Keynote to Canva Presentations?+
Most presentation & pitch deck tools products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.