Comparison
CatalogProFlow vs Canva
Canva is a general-purpose design tool. CatalogProFlow is narrower: one workspace for the things a small business prints, sells with and shows, so the menu you design can also be a catalog customers order from, an invoice, or a TV menu board.
Choose CatalogProFlow if…
- You run a shop, restaurant, salon, trade or wholesale business and want templates sorted by your industry.
- You want product catalogs customers can order from, built from a spreadsheet.
- You send invoices and want a pay link on each one.
- You want to show menus or promotions on TVs and update them from your phone.
Canva may suit you better if…
- You need a general design tool for many kinds of content, not mainly print, catalogs and screens.
- You teach K-12 and qualify for Canva Education, which Canva says is free for eligible educators.
- Your team already works in Canva and your needs are covered there.
Side by side
Facts about Canva are from its own website as of Oct 2026 (checked October 24, 2026); numbers in brackets link to the sources below. Plans and features change, so check their site for current details.
| CatalogProFlow | Canva | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes: 3 designs, 2 catalogs, 50 products and 20 AI uses a month. Templates can be edited before signing up. | Yes. Canva says it is “always free to use for everyone.” [1] |
| Paid plans | Pro $19/month, Business $49/month, or $2.99 to download one design. | Pro, Business and Enterprise plans; see Canva's pricing page for current prices. [2] |
| Printing | Print-ready PDF for any printer; order prints where our print partners offer the product. | Canva Print: design and order products such as business cards, flyers, tri-fold brochures, stickers, T-shirts and greeting cards; availability varies by region. [3] |
| Teachers | A classroom workspace on the same plans: Free, Teacher Pro ($19/month) and School ($49/month). Not free for schools. | Canva Education is free for eligible K-12 (primary and secondary) educators and their students. [4] |
What's in CatalogProFlow
Templates for what small businesses print
Menus, flyers, business cards, signs, labels, door hangers, gift certificates and more, sorted by industry. Edit any template before you sign up.
Learn moreCatalogs customers can order from
Import products from Excel or CSV, pick a catalog design, and share a link or QR code that customers order from.
Learn moreInvoices with a pay link
144 invoice designs. Each invoice has a link to view and pay; card payments cost 3.9% + 30¢ when you connect Stripe.
Learn moreTV menu boards and screens
Open catalogproflow.com/tv on any TV with a web browser, pair it with a code, and edit from your phone. Screens aren't charged per screen.
Learn morePrinting
Download a print-ready PDF for any printer, or order prints where our print partners offer the product.
Learn moreA classroom workspace for teachers
Worksheets, posters, certificates and lesson plans in a separate workspace, with the same prices as the business plans.
Learn more
Sources
- Canva Pro page (canva.com/pro) — checked October 24, 2026
- Canva pricing (canva.com/pricing) — checked October 24, 2026
- Design Canva Print products (Canva Help Center) — checked October 24, 2026
- Canva for Teachers (canva.com/education/teachers) — checked October 24, 2026
Canva is a trademark of its owner. CatalogProFlow is not affiliated with or endorsed by Canva.