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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Canva

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/ACanva is a popular, simple online graphic design tool. Users can import images, use templates to design banners and logos, or pay to use Canva's premium stock images/paid templates (elements starting at $1).

    $12.95

    per month

    Podbean

    Score8.2 out of 10
    N/APodbean is presented as an easy but powerful platform for podcast hosting and monetization, from the company of the same name in New York. Additionally, the Podbean Pro edition is for business enterprises, supporting internal communications by enabling users to create, publish, manage and measure corporate audio and video podcasts at scale, to meet enterprise podcast needs.

    $14

    per month

    Pricing
    CanvaPodbean
    Editions & Modules
    Pro
    $12.95
    per month
    Enterprise
    $30.00
    Per Month Per User
    Unlimited Audio
    $14
    per month
    Unlimited Plus
    $39
    per month
    Business
    $129
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    CanvaPodbean
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    CanvaPodbean
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    Canva
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    Podbean
    Chose Podbean
    Podbean is a different software model to this software and I believe it runs better. iTunes is a tough competitor however, PodBean has the advantage as it is not strictly for IOS and has a desktop version that is more seamless. I believe this makes it better software for …
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    Would buy again
    93%
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    Delivers good value for the price
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    94%
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    Implementation went as expected
    92%
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    User Ratings
    CanvaPodbean
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.4
    (176 ratings)
    8.8
    (4 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (7 ratings)
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    Usability
    9.4
    (16 ratings)
    -
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    Availability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
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    Performance
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
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    Support Rating
    6.9
    (15 ratings)
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    Implementation Rating
    10.0
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    Product Scalability
    10.0
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    User Testimonials
    CanvaPodbean
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Canva
    They are suited to serve the non-profit space, offering premium features at no charge for up to 50 users. They provide tools for non-graphic designers that help to create appealing and attractive pieces. For those who are unsure about where to start with a project, Canva offers templates that can be edited to suit the current need.
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    Podbean
    Podbean is the best podcast hosting service I have seen so far outside of hosting your own podcast server. It has many tools built in that make hosting and sharing your podcast simple. If you are technically minded, there is good software based on WordPress to create a cheap solution for hosting multiple podcasts, but you don't get as many features and you have to do all the work yourself. If you want a solution to quickly and easily get a podcast off the ground and out into the world without having to worry about lots of technical issues, then Podbean is a good way to go.
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    Pros
    Canva
    • It helps you find the right design and helps you start with the right template
    • It helps in creating for all platforms, basically you need to create the design only once and Canva takes care of the rest by resizing the design for whichever platform you want to publish it to.
    • It also comes with a content planner which is extremely helpful for obvious reasons. It relieves you from the hassle of posting when the right time hits.
    • There's a Brand feature which is also extremely fascinating as it helps you store all your brand information (even color) at the same place.
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    Podbean
    • Good user interface
    • Good sound quality
    • Nice design
    • Desktop version easy to navigate
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    Cons
    Canva
    • I have a hard time coming up with any improvements, perhaps increase the number of free elements to use in design.
    • Maybe, Canva should check if you start editing a previous document to see if you want to change the current design or create a new one as a clone of the current document (design).
    • I'm sorry, I really can't think of a 3rd. Overall, I really like working in Canva.
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    Podbean
    • The UI looks a bit dated
    • The plugin we use for WordPress was broken for years and we had to manually post, but they've fixed it recently.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Canva
    The ease of use makes Canva a powerful tool for manipulating images, creating original content, and testing ideas without requiring the involvement of graphic design or more time-intensive image editing software such as Photoshop. While it doesn't have the full functionality of a mature software, such as Photoshop, The speed and simplicity of Canva makes it a necessity in a business of any size
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    Podbean
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    Canva
    It is super easy to use, but it could be limiting if you're on a small device. It is easier on a bigger device because you can resize graphics and text easier than with your fingers on a small device. I do think it's perfect and easy for non-designers who don't have any training. As long as you have a good eye for visuals, Canva is a wonderful substitute for graphics programs on-the-go.
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    Podbean
    No answers on this topic
    Reliability and Availability
    Canva
    I have yet to encounter Canva being offline in at least 6 years of using it regularly. They also announce well in advance if there may be upgrades to the code and the hours during which there may be issues accessing the service.
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    Podbean
    No answers on this topic
    Performance
    Canva
    I haven't ever had issues with a slow-loading site and there haven't been any lag issues within the software. There have been maybe a handful of times over the past six years where I have tried to upload a large image and it will slow down as it loads the last megabyte, but I have yet to have the system time out or require any interference by me
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    Podbean
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Canva
    Overall, Canva is easy to use, easy to train others to use, allows for creativity with a professional look without enormous associated costs. The mobile apps works almost as easily, but at a minimum allows for easy review and downloading in a pinch. Really, anyone can learn to use Canva quickly and will immediately benefit from the results.
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    Podbean
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Canva
    Remember to download the mobile app onto your phone for easy image manipulation on the go. Adding company colors, logos, and typefaces to your company account is an easy process. When images are uploaded, these can also be shared between accounts within a company, as can canvases you've created for easy editing among teams.
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    Podbean
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    Alternatives Considered
    Canva
    Canva is faster and easy to use. There aren't complex menus like Adobe products and everything is generally intuitive. Menus are mostly open and visible or relatively small. Small changes to the program add to it's usability rather than detract. I also appreciate that Canva helps the user become more creative through use. By giving you editable examples through templates you can choose to re-design something ir create something from scratch w/ a similar concept or feel. Canva often gives me ideas that I can implement into my design or into the entire project even. I also like how Canva is intuitive in it's approach. The program gives you suggestions when it comes to graphics, etc. without getting in your way if you know what you already want
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    Podbean
    For a personal podcast, I host on WordPress with a plugin called Seriously Simple Podcasting. This solution is a bare bones solution, good if you know how to manage a WordPress website and are able to submit your podcasts manually to different apps and services. If you can afford Podbean I would suggest using it because the WordPress route takes a lot more time and technical knowledge. Podbean takes so much of the hassle and work away from the process.
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    Scalability
    Canva
    Very easy to add accounts and share content between them. Collaboration is also easy to manage and can be done on a project-by-project basis. The cloud-based software means it is incredibly fast to add a coworker and have them editing images within minutes. A live internet connection is required to access Canva so this is something to consider if expecting to use the software while on journeys without access to wifi etc
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    Podbean
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Canva
    • As far as ROI is concerned, Canva has proven itself time and time again as having a positive impact for business.
    • Just yesterday, I had to prepare an hour-long presentation on the fly; the great reviews of the presentation and the materials (all made in Canva) only served to advertise for Canva and it proves that Canva is a smart investment.
    • I don't think in the time that I have been a Canva pro user that I can say that my ROI has been negatively impacted. Highest recommendation. The software more the casually pays for itself time and time again.
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    Podbean
    • I can say that since we have used this tool we have not found any negative aspects or that it has generated us.
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