The reference tool: Canva (Magic Studio)
Online design tool with an AI suite (image generation, video, photo editing, copywriting).
The first paid plan listed by the vendor is: Pro US$144/year for one person. Canva (Magic Studio) offers a permanent free plan. The official website is available in French. European hosting isn’t mentioned on the pages we checked; GDPR mention not verified.
- Free plan
- Site in French
In brief
- A free alternative
- Brevo (AI) and HubSpot Breeze
- A French alternative
- Brevo (AI), Agorapulse, Semji and Swello
- Hosted in Europe
- Brevo (AI)
9 alternatives to Canva
Order: number of criteria confirmed by the vendor, then alphabetical. This is not a quality ranking.
Brevo (AI)
France · 09Marketing & content
French email, SMS, WhatsApp and CRM platform, with AI features for writing and segmentation.
Compared with Canva: Brevo (AI) states it hosts in Europe; for Canva (Magic Studio), we couldn’t find the information. Brevo (AI) mentions GDPR; for Canva (Magic Studio), we couldn’t find the information. Brevo (AI) is made in France, Canva (Magic Studio) by a foreign vendor (Australia).
The vendor doesn’t publish a starting price on its pricing page: you have to ask. Brevo (AI) offers a permanent free plan. The official website is available in French. The vendor states data is hosted in Europe, and GDPR is mentioned.
Note: “Free forever” plan.
- Free plan
- Site in French
- EU hosting stated
- GDPR mentioned
- French vendor
Agorapulse
France · 09Marketing & content
French social media management tool (publishing, messages, monitoring, reports) with Agorapulse AI.
Compared with Canva: Canva (Magic Studio) offers a permanent free plan, unlike Agorapulse. Agorapulse mentions GDPR; for Canva (Magic Studio), we couldn’t find the information. Agorapulse is made in France, Canva (Magic Studio) by a foreign vendor (Australia).
The first paid plan listed by the vendor is: $79/user/month (annual) or $99. There’s no permanent free plan (a free trial doesn’t count). The official website is available in French. European hosting isn’t mentioned on the pages we checked, but GDPR is.
Note: 30-day free trial.
- Site in French
- GDPR mentioned
- French vendor
HubSpot Breeze
United States · 09Marketing & content
Breeze, HubSpot’s AI layer and agents (content, prospecting, customer service) built into the CRM.
The first paid plan listed by the vendor is: €7/month/licence (Starter, advertised promo). HubSpot Breeze offers a permanent free plan. The official website is available in French. European hosting isn’t mentioned on the pages we checked; GDPR mention not verified.
Note: Free tools at €0.
- Free plan
- Site in French
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Mailchimp
United States · 09Marketing & content
Email and SMS marketing platform with AI-based marketing tools and automations.
Compared with Canva: Canva (Magic Studio) offers a permanent free plan; for Mailchimp, we couldn’t find the information. Mailchimp mentions GDPR; for Canva (Magic Studio), we couldn’t find the information.
The first paid plan listed by the vendor is: From $13/month. We found no mention of a permanent free plan. The official website is available in French. European hosting isn’t mentioned on the pages we checked, but GDPR is.
Note: 14-day free trial; price depends on the number of contacts.
- Site in French
- GDPR mentioned
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Semji
France · 09Marketing & content
French platform for AI-assisted SEO content creation.
Compared with Canva: Canva (Magic Studio) offers a permanent free plan; for Semji, we couldn’t find the information. Semji mentions GDPR; for Canva (Magic Studio), we couldn’t find the information. Semji is made in France, Canva (Magic Studio) by a foreign vendor (Australia).
The vendor doesn’t publish a starting price on its pricing page: you have to ask. We found no mention of a permanent free plan. The official website is available in French. European hosting isn’t mentioned on the pages we checked, but GDPR is.
Note: Price on request.
- Site in French
- GDPR mentioned
- French vendor
Swello
France · 09Marketing & content
French social media management tool: scheduling, analytics, monitoring and AI tools.
Compared with Canva: Canva (Magic Studio) offers a permanent free plan, unlike Swello. Swello mentions GDPR; for Canva (Magic Studio), we couldn’t find the information. Swello is made in France, Canva (Magic Studio) by a foreign vendor (Australia).
The first paid plan listed by the vendor is: Medium €19 excl. VAT/month (annual). There’s no permanent free plan (a free trial doesn’t count). The official website is available in French. European hosting isn’t mentioned on the pages we checked, but GDPR is.
Note: 7-day free trial.
- Site in French
- GDPR mentioned
- French vendor
Jasper
United States · 09Marketing & content
AI marketing content platform for teams, centred on brand voice.
Compared with Canva: Canva (Magic Studio) offers a permanent free plan, unlike Jasper. Canva (Magic Studio) has an official website in French; for Jasper, we couldn’t find the information. Jasper mentions GDPR; for Canva (Magic Studio), we couldn’t find the information.
The first paid plan listed by the vendor is: $59/seat/month (annual). There’s no permanent free plan (a free trial doesn’t count). We couldn’t verify whether the site is available in French. European hosting isn’t mentioned on the pages we checked, but GDPR is.
Note: Free trial.
- GDPR mentioned
Copy.ai
United States · 09Marketing & content
AI go-to-market platform for generating marketing content and automating sales workflows.
Compared with Canva: Canva (Magic Studio) offers a permanent free plan; for Copy.ai, we couldn’t find the information. Canva (Magic Studio) has an official website in French; for Copy.ai, we couldn’t find the information.
The first paid plan listed by the vendor is: $24/month (annual). We found no mention of a permanent free plan. We couldn’t verify whether the site is available in French. European hosting isn’t mentioned on the pages we checked; GDPR mention not verified.
- No criteria confirmed by the vendor
Surfer
Poland · 09Marketing & content
SEO and AI answer-engine visibility platform (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity) for marketing teams.
Compared with Canva: Canva (Magic Studio) offers a permanent free plan; for Surfer, we couldn’t find the information. Canva (Magic Studio) has an official website in French; for Surfer, we couldn’t find the information.
The first paid plan listed by the vendor is: 82 USD/month (AI Search Analytics, annual). We found no mention of a permanent free plan. We couldn’t verify whether the site is available in French. European hosting isn’t mentioned on the pages we checked; GDPR mention not verified.
Note: Standard plan at 99 USD/month (annual).
- No criteria confirmed by the vendor
Comparison table
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best free alternative to Canva?
Among the comparable tools, Brevo (AI) and HubSpot Breeze offer a permanent free plan, according to their pricing pages. The best choice depends on your use: test it on a real case.
Is there a French alternative to Canva?
Yes: Brevo (AI), Agorapulse, Semji and Swello are developed in France.
Which alternative to Canva hosts data in Europe?
Brevo (AI) states on its website that it hosts data in Europe.
How much does Canva cost?
Starting price shown by the vendor: Pro US$144/year for one person. A permanent free plan exists.
Answers based solely on information published by the vendors and collected on 19 Oct 2026.