Basic logo
One PNG file
$20
One-time purchase
Select- One PNG logo file (no transparent background)
- Use it anywhere, for ever
Zenn / The Canva logo alternative for a real brand
The Canva logo alternative for a real brand
Canva is brilliant for quick designs, but its logo templates are shared with millions of other users. Zenn starts from your business name and draws logos from a library made by the Zenn design studio, then builds your whole brand kit around the one you pick. Type your name to see yours.
Zenn vs Canva for logos
Both are quick and free to try. The difference is in how the logo is made and what you can do with it.
| Zenn | Canva | |
|---|---|---|
| How you start | Type your business name: Zenn draws dozens of finished logos for you | Pick a logo template and edit it yourself |
| Who else has your logo | Logos are drawn from the Zenn studio library and set in your name, not a template others edit | Templates are open to every Canva user, so your rights are non-exclusive |
| Trademark | Talk to us first and we’ll help you make it distinctive | Canva says template logos can’t be registered as a trademark |
| Logo price | Free to design; $20 Basic or $65 Premium (PNG, SVG and PDF), one-off | Free to design; vector export and brand kit need a Canva Pro subscription |
| Brand kit | $96 a year: 150+ designs already filled in with your logo, colours and details | A Brand Kit stores your logo, colours and fonts; you design each item yourself |
| Best for | Getting a finished brand quickly without designing it yourself | Making lots of one-off designs, posts and presentations |
Canva’s rules as stated in its Help Center, November 2026. Prices change, so check canva.com before you buy.
Choose Zenn if
you want a logo drawn for your business name rather than a shared template, a brand kit that’s already designed for you, and a one-off price for your logo files.
Choose Canva if
you mainly need an all-purpose design tool for posts, slides and videos, and a template logo is fine for a small or personal project.
Startup logo ideas
Every logo is drawn live. Type your business name above to see them all with yours, then tap one to customise it.
Moving from Canva to Zenn
Type your business name
Use the name you tried on Canva. Zenn draws dozens of logos for it in seconds, free, with no account.
Pick a style
Filter by style and colour, or tap any logo to change its font, icon, colours and layout.
See the whole brand
Preview your logo on business cards, social posts, letterheads and a brand guide before you pay anything.
Pay only to download
$20 for a Basic logo, $65 for Premium with every vector file, or $96 a year for the full Brand kit.
Zenn pricing
Only the logo, or a Brand kit with your logo plus 150+ designs. You always own your logo, even if your subscription ends.
Premium logo
Every file type, colour and mono
$65
One-time purchase
Select- High-res PNG, transparent PNG, SVG and PDF
- Colour, black and white versions
- Unlimited changes
- Full ownership
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Brand kit
Everything your business needs
$96/ year
Billed yearly Was $192 · Save 50%
- Everything in Premium logo
- App icon and favicon versions
- Social media profiles and covers
- Business cards and email signatures
- Pitch deck and website headers
- A brand guide with your colours and fonts
- 150+ designs filled in with your name, colours and fonts
Free to design and preview, no account needed. You only pay when you download. Prices in US dollars.
Questions
What is the best Canva logo alternative?
If you want a logo that isn’t a shared template, Zenn draws logos from your business name using marks made by its own design studio, and builds a 150+ design brand kit around the one you choose.
Can I trademark a Canva logo?
Canva’s Help Center says logos made from its templates give you non-exclusive rights and can’t be registered as a trademark. Check Canva’s current terms and talk to a trademark adviser for your situation.
Is Zenn free?
Yes. Design, customise and preview your logo and whole brand kit for free, with no account. You only pay when you download.
Is Zenn made with AI?
Every mark, template and typeface is drawn by the Zenn studio. Zenn’s software and AI then set them in your name, colours and photos, and write your starting copy, in seconds.
Can I still use Canva with my Zenn logo?
Yes. Download your logo files from Zenn and upload them to Canva or any other tool you like.
Do I own my logo?
Yes. Once you buy, you can use your logo anywhere, for ever, even if a Brand kit subscription ends. Marks come from the Zenn library, so if you plan to register a trademark, talk to us first.