Side-by-side comparison · Image, Logo & Design
Affinity vs Reve
Everything that matters when choosing between them, in one place: our rating, what each can do, what they cost, and the trade-offs.
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At a glance
Overview
| Attribute | Affinity | Reve |
|---|---|---|
| In one line | Free pro design app for photo editing, illustration and layout, with optional Canva AI. | Image generator known for following prompts closely and getting text in images right. |
| Pricing model | Free | Freemium |
| Starting price | Your Canva subscription | $7.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Works with Claude Code | No | No |
Rating breakdown
Our scores out of 5. The higher bar in each row is highlighted.
| Attribute | Affinity | Reve |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4Winner | 4.1 |
| Ease of useHow quickly someone non-technical gets value from it. | 3.0 | 4.5 |
| FeaturesHow completely it covers its own job, and how well the pieces fit together. | 5.0 | 3.5 |
| Output qualityHow good the results are before you fix them. | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Value for moneyWhat you get for the price, including the free plan. | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Speed & reliabilityHow fast it is and how often it falls over. | 4.5 | 4.0 |
Feature comparison
A tick means it does this today. A dash means we haven't checked.
| Attribute | Affinity | Reve |
|---|---|---|
| Access & platform | ||
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes | No |
| Desktop app | Yes | No |
| Browser extension | No | No |
| API access | No | No |
| Teams & business | ||
| Team workspace | No | No |
| Enterprise plan or SSO | Yes | No |
| Connects to other apps | Yes | No |
| Open source or self-hosted | No | No |
| AI abilities | ||
| Works with your files | Yes | Yes |
| Understands images | – | Yes |
| Makes images | Yes | Yes |
| Makes video | No | No |
| Writes code | No | No |
| Runs agents or automations | No | No |
| Learns your brand or style | No | No |
| Works in many languages | Yes | – |
| Capabilities score | 8/ 17 | 4/ 17 |
Pricing
Plans as listed on each vendor's site when we last checked. Confirm before you buy.
| Attribute | Affinity | Reve |
|---|---|---|
| Plans | FreeOur pick Free Individuals, for personal or business use. | Free Free Trying it and occasional images. |
With Canva Pro Your Canva subscription People who already pay for Canva. | LiteOur pick $7.99/mo Regular light use. | |
Canva Enterprise Custom Organisations rolling it out to a team. | Pro $19.99/mo Heavy users making images daily. | |
| Which plan to pick | Download it free. Only connect a paid Canva plan if you want the AI tools inside Affinity, or if you already pay for Canva anyway. | Start on the free daily allowance. Lite is plenty for most small businesses. Only move to Pro if you're making images every day. |
Key features
Pros and cons
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Who each one is for
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Questions people ask
Which is better, Affinity or Reve?
Affinity scores highest overall in our ratings (Affinity 4.4/5 and Reve 4.1/5). Affinity is best for Replacing Adobe apps without the subscription and logos and vector illustrations. Reve is best for posters and ads with readable text and images that need a precise layout.
Which is cheaper, Affinity or Reve?
Affinity: There's a free plan, and paid plans start at Your Canva subscription. Reve: There's a free plan, and paid plans start at $7.99/mo.
Which is easier to use, Affinity or Reve?
Reve rates highest for ease of use in our scores. Marketers and creators who need images with accurate text and layouts, like posters, ads and thumbnails.
How we compare
Ratings are our own, from using each tool, across ease of use, features, output quality, value for money, speed & reliability.
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