Side by side
Piktochart vs Simplified
Both stand on video thumbnail makers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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.
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Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2
Choose Simplified if you want presentation design, templates, brand kit controls, and real-time collaboration in a web or mobile app. The free plan includes 1GB of storage; Starter adds campaign and AI content allowances for $79 a month. Consider another option if you need a desktop app.
Visit SimplifiedThe facts
| Piktochart | Simplified | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Web | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Pro: $19 a month |
| Plans published | 7 | 6 |
| Maker | Piktochart | Not published |
| Website | piktochart.com | simplified.com |
| On video thumbnail makers | #15 of 46 | #11 of 46 |
Piktochart: what it does well
- Covers infographics, presentations, documents, and video
- Charts can use CSV and Google Sheets data
- Shared workspace supports review and revisions
- Plans can be canceled at any time
What to know first
- Free plan allows only 2 PNG downloads
- Free storage is limited to 1GB
- No desktop or mobile app
Simplified: what it does well
- Template library for design starting points
- Presentation design tools
- Brand kit controls
- Real-time collaboration
- Available on web, iOS, and Android
What to know first
- No desktop app
- Starter is $79 a month
- Starter is limited to 5 campaigns per month
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