Apollo's Templates vs Canva

Apollo’s Templates is a free library of editable printable files and browser-based makers that produce print-ready documents. It offers more than 1,800 downloads across 16 categories, including resumes, calendars, invitations, business cards, legal forms, and gift certificates. Files include PDF, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint formats; resume templates also have Google Docs versions, which can be copied to Drive. The browser tools include several monogram styles and split-letter designs. Downloads do not require an account, signup, payment, or watermark. The maker permits commercial use, including using its makers on items for sale, but the terms prohibit reselling or redistributing templates as standalone products or collections. Information entered in fillable PDFs and locally opened Word or PowerPoint files stays on the user’s device; the in-browser generators also run locally. The site uses Google Analytics 4 for aggregate traffic analytics and offers an opt-out browser add-on. Apollo’s Templates says it is not a HIPAA Business Associate and that its templates do not make an organization HIPAA-compliant.

Canva is a design platform for creating presentations, social content, videos, print materials, photo edits, websites, and PDFs. It combines templates, illustration tools, brand kits, and real-time collaboration, with export options including PDF, JPG, PNG, SVG, and PPT. Its AI tools include Magic Layers, Magic Eraser, Background Remover, Magic Write, and image generation. The Free plan includes 1.6M+ templates and 4.7M+ photos, videos, graphics, and audio, alongside one Brand Kit with three colours, 5GB storage, and up to 20 Standard or Premium AI uses. AI use is pooled across listed tools and resets monthly; higher-tier tools use more allowance. Canva offers free desktop downloads for Windows and Mac, and a mobile app. The Free plan costs nothing. Business adds team administration, approvals, permissions, and brand controls. Eligible nonprofits can receive a free premium subscription for one team of up to 50 users. Canva was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.