Invitation Maker vs Canva Template: Which Is Right for You?
Invitation maker or Canva template? Compare time, effort, cost and control to choose the fastest way to get a beautiful invitation for your party.
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Invitation maker or Canva template? Compare time, effort, cost and control to choose the fastest way to get a beautiful invitation for your party.
VoltBy offers two ways to get your invitation: our invitation maker, which designs it for you in minutes, and editable Canva templates that you personalize yourself. Both look great. Which one is right for you depends on your time and how hands-on you want to be.
Quick comparison
| Invitation maker | Canva template | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | About 2 minutes | 15 to 30 minutes of editing |
| Skills needed | None | Basic Canva editing |
| Try before you pay | Yes, free preview | You see the design, then edit after purchase |
| Files | PNG + print-ready PDF, instant | Canva link by email; you download |
| Control | Choose theme, colors, wording, photo | Change every element |
| Matching pieces | Party Pack: 20+ matching pieces | Signs, tags, labels and more |
| Price | From $4.99 | Varies by template and package |
Choose the invitation maker if...
- You need an invitation today.
- You don't want to learn Canva.
- You want to see it before you pay.
- You're sending it mostly by text.
Choose a Canva template if...
- You love a specific design from our shop.
- You want to change every detail yourself.
- You want a matching set you edit yourself: welcome sign, favor tags, labels and more.
- You like to keep editing and reuse the design.
Browse templates by occasion on our popular searches page.
Not sure? Try the free preview first
It costs nothing to see what the invitation maker creates for your party. If it's not quite right, browse our templates instead.
Make it in minutes
Open the VoltBy invitation maker, type your details and see your free preview in about two minutes. You get free previews every day, and when you love your design you unlock the clean files from $4.99: a PNG to text and a print-ready PDF, downloaded instantly. Want more? Add the Party Pack and pick from 20+ matching pieces, like a welcome sign, thank-you cards, favor tags and labels.
Browse Canva templates
- Halloween Party Invitations
- Christmas Party Invitations
- Milestone Birthday Invitations
- Baby Shower Invitations for Girls
FAQ
What is the difference between an invitation maker and a Canva template?
An invitation maker designs the invitation for you from your details in about two minutes. A Canva template is a ready design you personalize yourself in Canva.
Which is faster?
The invitation maker. You get a finished preview in seconds and files right after checkout.
Can I get matching party pieces?
Yes. The invitation maker's Party Pack lets you add 20+ matching pieces, like a welcome sign, thank-you cards, favor tags and labels, and our Canva templates come with matching sets too.
Make your invitation in 2 minutes
Type your details, see a free preview, and download a print-ready PNG and PDF right away. No design skills, no Canva needed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a paid Canva account?
No. Every VoltBy template works with a free Canva account. You will never be asked to upgrade to Canva Pro to edit or download your design.
Can I print these at home or at a print shop?
Yes. You can print at home, at a local print shop, or through an online printer. You can also share your invitation digitally by text, email, or social media.
Can I personalize the text, colors, and details?
Absolutely. You can edit names, dates, wording, colors, and fonts directly in Canva. Prefer not to do it yourself? Choose the we-edit option and we will personalize it for you.
Is anything shipped to me?
Nothing is shipped. VoltBy templates are digital. After purchase you receive your design by email, ready to edit, print, or share.
Ready to make yours?
Pick a design, edit it yourself in Canva, or let us personalize it for you. Delivered straight to your inbox.
