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Best Google Workspace Creative Tools in 2026

Google Workspace Creative Tools brings together presentation, diagramming, visual layout, mind-mapping and interactive-content software that can be used with Google Workspace. Examples include Canva, Lucidchart and MagicSlides.

27 apps
Research read 28 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

Creately
by Creately
Free plan APILinuxMac+3

Creately combines visual planning and diagramming with real-time collaboration, templates, and role-based sharing.

7.6 Free plan · paid from $5/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
2

Cacoo
by Cacoo
Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

Cacoo covers a wide range of diagram types and offers collaboration, integrations, and multiple deployment options.

7.5 Free plan · paid from $6/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
3

MagicSlides

Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+3

MagicSlides offers presentation creation from varied inputs, conversational slide editing, and several listed export options.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
4

Lucidchart
by Lucidchart
Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid

Choose Lucidchart for a broad range of diagrams, real-time collaboration, offline editing, and connections to spreadsheet data.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
5

Mindomo
by Mindomo
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

Mindomo pairs diagramming with collaboration, offline editing, templates, and AI assistance.

7.4 Free plan · paid from €6/user/mo Visit site
6

Miro

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

Miro brings visual planning, workshop activities, AI tools, and integrations into a shared workspace. Check the free plan’s editable-board limit and Starter billing terms when choosing a plan.

7.4 Free plan · paid from $8/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
7

Canva
by Canva
Free plan MacWindows

Canva combines a broad set of visual design tools with templates, exports, and collaboration.

7.3 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
8

Mentimeter
by Mentimeter
Free plan MacWebWindows

7.3 Free plan Visit site
9

MindMeister
by MindMeister
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Choose MindMeister if you want collaborative mind mapping with presentation tools and a broad range of export formats. Look elsewhere if offline access is essential.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
10

Nearpod

Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5

Nearpod brings lesson building, interactive activities, delivery options, and session feedback together for educators.

7.3 Free plan · paid from $159/yr Visit site
11

Pitch
by Pitch
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

7.2 Free plan · paid from €10/user/mo (annual) Visit site
12

Poll Everywhere
by Poll Everywhere
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Poll Everywhere supports live audience interaction through polls, Q&A, quizzes, and presentation integrations.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $10/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
13

Genially
by Genially
Free plan Web

Genially combines interactive content creation with collaboration, analytics, and LMS publishing options.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
14

Gliffy

Free plan Web

Gliffy covers varied diagram types, imports, exports and Confluence workflows, with a free option for smaller groups.

7.1 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
15

Prezi
by Prezi
Free plan WebWindowsMac+2

Choose Prezi if you want presentation design, templates, brand kit tools, and real-time collaboration across web and device apps.

7.1 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
16

Screencastify
by Screencastify
Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+2

Screencastify combines browser-based recording with sharing and team features. Free, Starter, and Pro set different recording lengths and quality limits.

7.1 Free plan · paid from $7/user/mo (annual) Visit site
17

Pear Deck

Free plan ExtensionWeb

Pear Deck combines interactive lesson tools with ready-to-teach content and a free Teacher plan.

7.0 Free plan · paid from $149/yr Visit site
18

Visme
by Visme
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

Choose Visme if you need presentation or illustration design with templates, brand kit tools, and collaboration across web and app platforms.

6.9 Free plan · paid from $12.25/user/mo (annual) Visit site
19

Piktochart
by Piktochart
Free plan Web

Piktochart combines several visual formats with templates, data-supported charts, and team collaboration. The free plan has download and storage limits, and use is web-only.

6.8 Free plan · paid from $10/mo (annual) Visit site
20

Beautiful.ai

Free trial APIMacWeb+1

Beautiful.ai centers presentation creation around automatic layouts, AI-assisted drafting, branding controls, and collaboration.

6.6 From $12/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
21

SlidesAI
by SlidesAI
Free plan Web

SlidesAI combines prompt- and document-based deck creation with PowerPoint and PDF export. Compare the annual presentation, character and credit allowances with your expected use.

6.6 Free plan · paid from $10/mo (annual) Visit site
22

SlidesCarnival

Free plan Web

SlidesCarnival offers a broad, free template library across common office and presentation formats.

6.6 Free plan Visit site
23

Slidesgo AI Presentation Maker

Free plan Web

Choose Slidesgo AI Presentation Maker if you want a web-based tool with AI generation and presentation templates.

6.6 Free plan Visit site
24

WeVideo
by WeVideo
Free plan AndroidiPhone

WeVideo combines browser and mobile editing with cloud autosave, multiple export formats, and plan-dependent resolution up to 4K.

6.6 Free plan · paid from $4.99/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
25

SlidesMania

Free plan Web

SlidesMania offers a varied collection of presentation and education-focused templates across several editing platforms. Its license limits how users can redistribute or offer designs for download.

6.5 Free plan Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Before choosing, compare free access, entry-level paid pricing, trial terms and supported platforms. Look at each tool’s main output, Google connections, templates, AI features, brand settings, administration options and export types. If code access matters, review the licence for the tool you choose.

Questions

Do these tools have free plans?

Check each tool’s plan details: the list includes tools with free plans, and availability and limits differ.

Which tools offer free trials?

Check each tool’s plan details for a trial. Beautiful.ai offers 14 days, while Gliffy and Miro each list 30-day and 14-day trials respectively.

What does Beautiful.ai cost?

Beautiful.ai’s annual plans start at $12 per user per month, and it lists a 14-day trial. It does not list a free plan.

What does Miro cost?

Miro offers a free plan, annual paid pricing beginning at $8 per user per month and a 14-day trial.

Which platforms should I check?

This list includes tools for web, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS and API access. Verify compatibility with the devices and integrations you require.

What comparison fields matter here?

The fields compared are free plan, starting paid price, primary output, Google surfaces, template library, AI generation, brand controls, admin controls and export formats.

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