For creators
Canva alternative for animated ads
RG Studio is an editor for animated ads and promo videos: every text, photo or shape can enter, exit and loop, and the finished video exports as an MP4. Canva covers design, video, and social posts under one brand kit. This page compares the two for someone who makes ads. Canva is priced per person, so this page links to Canva’s prices instead of copying them. The same ad can also play on a TV from the same account.
Animated ads made in RG Studio
Real templates from the editor. Open one, change the text and photos, and export an MP4.
The new taste (mood ad) (Vertical 9:16, 0:09)
Epic product launch (4 scenes) (Landscape 16:9, 0:11)
New flavor (fast-cut ad) (Vertical 9:16, 0:09)
Burger — new product with price (Landscape 16:9, 0:12)
Product on the beat (Landscape 16:9, 0:08)
Rich mix (quick montage) (Vertical 9:16, 0:10)
2 for the price of 1 (Landscape 16:9, 0:12)
Neon launch (3 scenes) (Landscape 16:9, 0:09)
Side by side
| Feature | RG Screens | Canva | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built for | Animated ads and promo videos | Design, video, and social posts under one brand kit | Canva pricing, read Oct 18, 2026 |
| Price | Creator Plus €9.90 per month and Creator Pro €19.90 per month, per account | Priced per person, not per account. Today’s price is on canva.com/pricing. | Canva pricing, read Oct 18, 2026 |
| Free tier | Creator Start is free and includes the full editor. Its exports are 720p MP4, with a small RG Screens watermark. | A free plan with more than 1.6 million templates, 5 GB, and up to 20 AI uses | Canva pricing, read Oct 18, 2026 |
| Screens | Show the same ad on a TV with a screen plan, from Start | We found no product for screens from Canva. Canva designs reach screens through other tools’ apps, such as ScreenCloud’s. | Canva pricing, read Oct 18, 2026 |
Where Canva is better
- Design, video, and social posts under one brand kit, so posters, documents, and posts match the ads.
- A free plan with more than 1.6 million templates, 5 GB of storage, and Canva Offline.
- AI ad creation on the free plan too, according to its pricing page.
- Pricing per person: a designer working alone pays only for their own plan. Check canva.com/pricing for today’s price.
- Its designs reach screens through the Canva apps of other signage tools, such as ScreenCloud’s.
What it costs
We checked these prices on October 18, 2026. RG Screens creator plans are per account, per month, billed monthly. Canva is priced per person, so its price is not copied here. Check Canva’s site for today’s price.
| Plan | Price | Export |
|---|---|---|
| RG Screens Creator Start | Free | 720p MP4, with a small RG Screens watermark |
| RG Screens Creator Plus | €9.90/month | 1080p MP4, no watermark |
| RG Screens Creator Pro | €19.90/month | 1080p MP4, no watermark |
| Canva | Priced per person | Today’s price is on canva.com/pricing |
Why make ads in RG Studio
Built for moving ads
Every text, photo or shape can enter, exit, and loop, and scenes change with transitions.
No watermark on Creator Plus and Creator Pro
Creator Plus and Creator Pro export 1080p MP4 without the RG Screens watermark. Creator Start exports 720p with a small watermark.
The same ad on a screen
Show it on a TV with a screen plan, from Start. Start has a €0.00 plan fee, and each screen costs €5.90 per month.
Free to start
Creator Start includes the full editor and more than 100 ready-made templates, with no plan fee.
How to make an animated ad
- Pick a template Start from an animated template in the editor, or from a blank canvas.
- Add your photos and text Change the words, photos, and colors. The motion stays.
- Export an MP4 Download it in 720p or 1080p, depending on your plan.
Questions people ask
Is RG Studio a replacement for Canva?
Not for everything. RG Studio is for animated ads and promo videos. Canva is a wider design suite. For a poster, a document, or a brand kit, Canva is the better fit.
Can I export an MP4 with no watermark?
Yes, on Creator Plus and Creator Pro, which export 1080p with no watermark. Creator Start exports 720p with a small RG Screens watermark.
How is Canva priced?
Canva prices per person. Its plans and today’s prices are on canva.com/pricing. We do not show a Canva price on this page, because it is per person and it changes.
Can my ads play on a TV?
Yes, with a screen plan. Start has a €0.00 plan fee and holds up to 2 screens, and each screen costs €5.90 per month.
Is it free to start?
Yes. Creator Start is free and includes the full editor and more than 100 ready-made templates.
Keep exploring
- Reels maker: turn photos and videos into Instagram Reels
- TikTok ad maker
- Online video ad editor that works in your browser
RG Screens is not affiliated with Yodeck, OptiSigns, ScreenCloud, or Canva. Their names are used only to say what each one does.
