Piktochart

piktochart.com
Design & Prototyping
Weekend Project

Create beautiful infographics, reports, and presentations without design skills.

How to Replace Piktochart

Overview

Piktochart is a web-based design platform that enables users to create professional infographics, reports, and data visualizations with customizable templates and drag-and-drop editing. It simplifies visual storytelling for marketers, educators, and business professionals through an intuitive interface and pre-designed elements.

Features

48 features across 24 categories

Administration(1)

Team ManagementPremium

Manage team members with role-based access controls and permissions.

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Analytics(2)

Analytics TrackingPremium

Track views and engagement metrics for published designs.

Data Visualization

Create charts, graphs, and data visualizations with automatic data import capabilities.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Assets(3)

Icon Library

Access to thousands of icons and illustrations for visual enhancement.

Shape Library

Extensive collection of shapes, icons, and geometric elements.

Stock PhotosPremium

Integrated stock photo library with millions of images for design use.

Branding(2)

Brand FontsPremium

Upload and store custom branded fonts for consistent typography.

Brand KitPremium

Store and apply consistent brand colors, fonts, and logos across all designs.

Also in: Lightspeed POS, Lessonly, Setmore

Collaboration(2)

Collaboration ToolsPremium

Share designs and collaborate with team members in real-time.

Version HistoryPremium

Track and restore previous versions of designs for easy iteration.

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Design(4)

Alignment Grid

Smart grid system for precise element alignment and spacing.

Color Picker

Extract and apply color palettes from images automatically.

Custom FontsPremium

Access to extensive font library with custom font upload capability.

Text Effects

Apply shadows, gradients, outlines, and other text styling effects.

Also in: Squarespace, InVision, WordPress.com

Discovery(1)

Template Library Search

Advanced search and filtering for discovering relevant templates.

Editor(2)

Drag-and-Drop Editor

Intuitive editor allowing users to create designs by dragging elements onto the canvas.

Image Editor

Built-in image cropping, rotating, and basic editing tools.

Effects(1)

Animation EffectsPremium

Add animations and transitions to make designs more engaging.

Enterprise(1)

White Label SolutionPremium

Rebrand Piktochart with custom domain and company branding.

Export(1)

Export Options

Download designs in multiple formats including PNG, PDF, and SVG.

Integration(2)

API AccessPremium

RESTful API for programmatic design creation and management.

CSV Data ImportPremium

Import data directly from CSV files to populate charts and visualizations.

Localization(1)

Multilingual Support

Interface and resources available in multiple languages globally.

Optimization(1)

Responsive Design

Designs automatically adapt to different screen sizes and devices.

Organization(1)

Template Collections

Organized collections of templates grouped by use case and style.

Platform(2)

Mobile AppPremium

Native mobile applications for iOS and Android design creation.

Offline ModePremium

Create and edit designs without internet connection.

Reporting(1)

Report BuilderPremium

Build professional business reports with branded templates and multi-page layouts.

Security(2)

Privacy ControlsPremium

Granular privacy settings to control who can view and edit designs.

Watermark ManagementPremium

Add custom watermarks to protect intellectual property of designs.

Services(1)

Print ServicesPremium

Order printed copies of designs directly from the platform.

Sharing(1)

Publish & SharePremium

Publish designs as web pages with unique URLs for easy sharing.

Templates(10)

Certificate TemplatesPremium

Design and customize certificates for achievements and participation.

Dashboard TemplatesPremium

Create interactive dashboards for displaying key metrics and KPIs.

Design Templates by Industry

Curated template collections tailored for specific industries and professions.

Email Newsletter Templates

Design professional email newsletters with responsive layouts.

Infographic Templates

Hundreds of pre-designed infographic templates across various categories and industries.

Poster Designs

Create eye-catching posters with print-ready templates and layouts.

Presentation Templates

Design slideshows and presentations with multiple layouts and transition options.

Resume BuilderPremium

Create visually appealing resumes with modern templates and layouts.

Social Media Templates

Pre-sized templates for posts across Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Survey & Poll TemplatesPremium

Create interactive surveys and polls embedded in infographics.

Video(2)

Video TemplatesPremium

Pre-designed video templates for social media and marketing content.

Whiteboard AnimationPremium

Create animated whiteboard-style videos for explainer content.

Visualization(3)

Flowchart CreatorPremium

Build organizational charts, flowcharts, and diagrams with predefined shapes.

Map VisualizationsPremium

Create geographic maps with data overlays and custom regions.

Timeline CreatorPremium

Design project timelines and historical timelines with customizable events.

Workflow(1)

Duplicate Design

Clone existing designs to create variations quickly.

Pricing

Free

Free
  • Basic infographics
  • limited templates
  • watermark included

Starter

$9.99/mo
  • Remove watermark
  • unlimited designs
  • premium templates

Professional

Popular
$29.99/mo
  • Advanced features
  • brand kit
  • team collaboration
  • API access

Business

$99.99/mo
  • White label
  • advanced analytics
  • priority support

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Piktochart

Monthly$9.99/mo
Yearly$120/yr
5-Year Total$599

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~4 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$120
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$360
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$599
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 48 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Piktochart alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 48 features.

Buy Piktochart

Better Value
Monthly cost$99.9/mo
3-year total$3,596.4
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Piktochart saves ~$33,363.6 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 48 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

30 known integrations