Rotion App
Canva vs Rotion
Canva is an all-in-one design platform for graphics, presentations, documents and video. Rotion does one thing: motion-design templates (3D carousels, depth, orbits, multi-scene product stories, kinetic text) that loop seamlessly and export as video. Many people use both.
| Rotion | Canva | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A browser editor for motion videos, with 140+ motion templates. | A design platform in the browser and in apps, for graphics, presentations, documents and video. |
| Motion | Each template is a designed animation (3D carousels, perspective, orbits, flips, multi-scene reveals) with its own controls. | Animations for pages and elements, transitions, and a video editor with a timeline. |
| Loops | Every template plays a seamless loop, made for Reels and posts that repeat. | Built around pages and a timeline. |
| AI | No AI. The motion is designed, not generated. | Includes AI features (Magic Studio). |
| Export | MP4 or WebM, up to 720p free and up to 8K with Pro. | Many formats, including MP4 video and GIF. |
| Price | Free plan with 5 videos a month. Pro from $8 a month or $79 a year. | A free plan and paid plans (such as Canva Pro and Canva Teams). |
| Best for | Eye-catching motion loops for products, portfolios and brands. | Everyday design across many formats, and teams working together. |
When Rotion is the better choice
You want motion that stands out: 3D and perspective carousels, product reveals and looping showcases, set up in minutes with no animation skills and exported up to 8K.
When Canva is the better choice
You need many kinds of design in one place (posts, presentations, documents, print), a large library of static templates and stock, or a team editing the same designs.
Questions
Can I use a Rotion video in Canva?
Yes. Export an MP4 from Rotion and upload it to Canva like any other video, for example to place it in a presentation or a longer edit.
Is Rotion free like Canva?
Rotion has a free plan: every core template and 5 video exports a month up to 720p. Pro adds unlimited exports up to 8K, every template and no watermark.
Does Rotion have templates for Instagram Reels?
Yes. Many templates are 9:16 for Reels, TikTok and Stories, and any template can be switched to 9:16, 4:5, 1:1 or 16:9.
Useful links
All motion templates
Browse the templates by category, with live previews.
Rotion vs After Effects templates
Rotion vs After Effects templates: what you need, how long it takes, what you can change and what it costs, and when each one is the better choice.
Adobe and After Effects are trademarks of Adobe Inc. Canva is a trademark of Canva Pty Ltd. Rotion is not affiliated with or endorsed by them. Comparison as of November 2026; check each product’s site for current features and prices.