Canva has successfully pivoted from a simple design tool to a full-blown 'Creative OS' powered by AI. For developers, the real story isn't just the UI—it's the Connect API and Apps SDK, which let you piggyback on their 220M+ MAU. However, the recent aggressive price hikes for teams suggest they are squeezing their dominance. Use it if you need to embed rock-solid design features into your app; avoid it if you need cheap, scalable team collaboration.
