Piktochart
Freemium Last updated: September 2026Infographic and visual content creator with 1,000+ templates for reports, presentations, posters, and flyers, beloved by educators and non-profits
What is Piktochart?
Piktochart is a visual content creator founded in 2011 that focuses specifically on infographics, reports, presentations, posters, and flyers. It has built a reputation as the go-to tool for educators, non-profits, HR teams, and communications professionals who need to turn data-heavy content into visually appealing assets without design expertise. The template library includes 1,000+ professionally designed infographic templates, plus templates for reports, presentations, posters, and flyers, with categories for business, education, marketing, non-profit, and personal use. Core features include drag-and-drop editing, a wide icon library, data widget integration for charts and graphs, AI credits on every tier, PNG downloads, PDF and PowerPoint downloads (Business+), brand kits (Business+), and collaborative editing on higher tiers. Piktochart rebuilt its pricing between May and August 2026, and the plan names now carry different limits than they used to: the Free plan allows unlimited visual projects but only 2 PNG downloads, with 60 AI credits, 1 GB storage, the free template library, and no Piktochart logo on downloads; Pro costs $10 per member/month billed annually ($120/year) or $15 per member/month billed monthly and adds unlimited PNG downloads, 500 AI credits, 100 GB storage, and 5M+ premium icons, illustrations, and 3D graphics; Business costs $17 per member/month billed annually ($204/year) or $20 per member/month billed monthly and adds unlimited PNG, PDF, and PowerPoint downloads, 1,000 AI credits, 250 GB storage, and a full brand kit with unlimited colors, fonts, and logos; discounted Education ($39 per member/year) and Nonprofit ($60 per member/year) plans include 250 AI credits and PNG, PDF, and PowerPoint downloads; Enterprise is custom-priced from 101 members up. Compared to Canva, Piktochart is narrower but more focused, its infographic templates are deeper and more polished than Canva's equivalent category. Compared to Visme, Piktochart is simpler and cheaper but lacks Visme's interactive elements and live data connections. For pure infographic work, Piktochart often feels faster and cleaner than either alternative.
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⚡ Quick Verdict
Educators, non-profits, HR teams, and anyone who needs to turn data or reports into clean infographics without a steep learning curve
Users needing advanced interactivity (use Visme) or high-volume social graphics (use Canva or Snappa)
Free (2 PNG downloads) · Pro $10/mo annual or $15 monthly · Business $17/mo annual or $20 monthly · Enterprise custom
Yes, unlimited projects but only 2 PNG downloads, 60 AI credits, 1 GB storage, no logo on downloads
Purpose-built for infographics, templates and workflows focused specifically on data storytelling
Free plan's 2-download cap pushes most users to Pro almost immediately, and PDF/PowerPoint export now starts at Business
Bottom line: Piktochart scores 4.3/5, the best pick for infographic-first use cases, especially educators, non-profits, and internal reports. Pro annual ($10/mo) is cheaper than comparable tiers from Visme and Canva, though PDF and PowerPoint downloads now require Business.
Pricing
Free: Unlimited visual projects but only 2 PNG downloads, 60 AI credits, 1 GB storage, free template library, and no Piktochart logo on downloads. Enough to test the editor or ship one or two one-off visuals.
Pro, $10 per member/month billed annually ($120/year) or $15 per member/month billed monthly: Unlimited PNG downloads, 500 AI credits, 100 GB storage, full template library, and 5M+ premium icons, illustrations, and 3D graphics.
Business, $17 per member/month billed annually ($204/year) or $20 per member/month billed monthly: All Pro features plus unlimited PNG, PDF, and PowerPoint downloads, 1,000 AI credits, 250 GB storage, and a brand kit with unlimited colors, fonts, and logos.
Education, $39 per member/year and Nonprofit, $60 per member/year: Discounted annual plans with 250 AI credits and PNG, PDF, and PowerPoint downloads. Education requires a valid educational email; Nonprofit requires registered nonprofit status.
Enterprise, Custom pricing: For organizations of 101 members and up, with personalized onboarding, advanced security reviews, MSA support, custom templates, enhanced workspace management, and a dedicated success manager.
Note: Piktochart repriced and restructured its plans between May and August 2026. The old $14/$24 annual tiers, the 5-visual free cap, and the free-export watermark are gone, and PDF/PowerPoint export moved from Pro up to Business.
Key Features
- 1,000+ infographic templates across business, education, and non-profit categories
- Reports, presentations, posters, and flyer templates
- Drag-and-drop editor with extensive icon and illustration library
- Data widgets for charts, graphs, and maps
- Unlimited PNG downloads (Pro+)
- PDF and PowerPoint downloads (Business+)
- AI credits on every tier: 60 Free, 500 Pro, 1,000 Business
- 5M+ premium icons, illustrations, and 3D graphics (Pro+)
- Brand kits with unlimited colors, fonts, and logos (Business+)
- Team collaboration and workspace management (Business+)
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Deepest infographic-specific template library in the category
- Pro annual ($10/mo) is cheaper than Visme Starter and Canva Pro
- Clean, focused editor without Canva's feature sprawl
- Strong in education and non-profit segments with targeted templates
Cons
- Free plan's 2-download cap is restrictive
- No interactive elements like Visme's hotspots or live data
- Fewer AI features than newer rivals
FAQ
Is Piktochart better than Canva for infographics?
For pure infographic work, often yes. Piktochart's 1,000+ infographic-specific templates are more polished and focused than Canva's broader category. Piktochart's charting tools and data widgets are also better suited to data-heavy visuals. For general design work (social graphics, presentations, videos), Canva is more versatile. Pick Piktochart when infographics are your primary output.
What's included in Piktochart's free plan?
As of August 2026 the free plan gives you unlimited visual projects, 2 PNG downloads, 60 AI credits, 1 GB storage, and the free template library. Downloads carry no Piktochart logo, so the watermark is no longer the issue; the 2-download cap is, and most regular users hit it immediately. Premium icons, illustrations, and 3D graphics stay behind the paid tiers.
Is Piktochart Pro worth $120/year?
For anyone downloading more than a couple of infographics a year, yes. Pro annual ($10/month, $120/year) unlocks unlimited PNG downloads, 500 AI credits, 100 GB storage, and 5M+ premium icons, illustrations, and 3D graphics. It's cheaper than Visme Starter ($12.25/mo) and Canva Pro ($20/mo) while being more focused for infographic work. Note that PDF and PowerPoint downloads now start on Business, not Pro.
Does Piktochart have data widgets?
Yes. Piktochart includes charts (bar, line, pie, donut, area), interactive maps (world, regional), tables, and progress bars. You can upload CSV data or enter values manually. Charts automatically style to match your template colors. It's less sophisticated than Visme's 20+ chart types and live data connections, but covers 90% of typical infographic needs.
Can Piktochart export to PowerPoint?
Yes, on the Business plan and above. As of August 2026 the Free and Pro plans cover PNG downloads only; PDF and PowerPoint (.pptx) downloads start at Business ($17 per member/month billed annually), and the Education and Nonprofit plans include them too. Piktochart's PowerPoint export preserves your layout, images, and text as editable elements rather than a flat embedded image, which is useful in corporate environments where PowerPoint remains the required final format.
Why is Piktochart popular with non-profits and educators?
Piktochart offers education and non-profit discounts, has template categories specifically for curriculum, research, and cause awareness, and its simple interface suits non-designers. Many universities have institutional licenses, and non-profits use Piktochart for donor reports, impact summaries, and social campaigns. The focus on data storytelling aligns well with these segments.
How does Piktochart compare to Venngage?
Both focus on infographics. Venngage is slightly stronger on business-specific templates and has DesignAI automation that auto-styles layouts. Piktochart has a cleaner editor and a broader education/non-profit template base. Venngage's Premium plan ($19/month billed monthly) is more expensive than Piktochart Pro annual ($10/month). For business users, Venngage often wins. For educators, Piktochart often wins.
Is Piktochart suitable for presentations?
Yes, Piktochart offers presentation templates alongside infographics. They're competent but less feature-rich than dedicated presentation tools like Gamma or Beautiful.ai. For presentations with infographic-style visuals (data-heavy, visual storytelling), Piktochart works well. For pure slide decks, dedicated tools are stronger.
📋 Good to know
Sign up free at piktochart.com, pick an infographic, presentation, or report template, and customize with drag-and-drop editing. Upload data via CSV for auto-populated charts.
Piktochart is GDPR compliant with SOC 2 Type II certification. Enterprise plans include advanced security reviews and MSA support. Visuals are private to your account by default.
Free (2 PNG downloads) for testing only. Pro annual ($10/mo) for solo or light team use. Business ($17/mo annual) for PDF and PowerPoint downloads, brand kit, and team collaboration. Education ($39/year) and Nonprofit ($60/year) if you qualify. Enterprise from 101 members.
Low. Drag-and-drop editing and pre-built templates mean most users are productive within 30 minutes.
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