It's Canva...but 8 years ago.
Where do I start?
-Can't edit grouped elements and therefore need to ungroup and regroup to correct a typo.
-No measurements to the page - everything needs to be eyeballed.
-Very limited templates, specifically business related - no business presentation documents.
-Glitchy drag and drop in that it will grab the wrong element.
-Weird highlighting of elements in that it will change the colour on something you didn't grab.
-Accessing layers is a pain and it's limited.
-Background remover is unreliable in that you lose part of image when removing a background.
-No ability to connect a custom domain to brand links
-Search functionality is very limited (e.g. I re-sized my presentation to 11x8.5" and it says there are no templates in that size - really? Nothing horizontally oriented? Nothing at all?)
After asking a question, not receiving a reply, and then reading other similar questions, I learned that they haven't really updated the software in 2 years. Same complaints and requests 2 years later. No thank you.
If you are not the customizing type, then it will be fine. But if you have used something like Canva, prepare to lower your expectations significantly. It says it's an alternative to Canva, it looks like Canva...but it's Canva in 2017 not 2025. I'd rather spend $150 per year on Canva than $80 once on VistaCreate. I hate hate hate products that pretend to be something they are not.
hevko.oksana
Feb 14, 2025Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We sincerely apologize for the frustrations you’ve encountered with VistaCreate.
We understand how important it is to have intuitive and up-to-date design tools, especially for business-related projects, and we truly appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention. Our team is always working on improving the platform, and your comments will certainly help us identify areas for future updates.
Regarding the issues you've mentioned:
Grouped elements and text edits: We understand how this can be a challenge when working with groups. We will take your feedback into consideration for future improvements.
Page measurements and templates: We aim to provide a broader variety of templates, especially for business purposes, and we’re continuously working on expanding our collection to meet different needs.
Glitchy drag-and-drop, highlighting, and layers: We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused. We will look into resolving these issues in future updates.
Background remover: We’re aware of some inconsistencies, and we’re currently working on making this tool more reliable.
Custom domain and brand links: This is a feature that is currently being discussed for future enhancement.
Search functionality: We are actively improving the search feature to make it more accurate and intuitive.
We do understand that you have high expectations, especially if you’re used to a more advanced tool, and we are committed to providing the best user experience possible. We hope you’ll give us another chance in the future as we continue to enhance VistaCreate.
Thank you again for your input, and we appreciate your understanding.