Piktochart and Venngage are both freemium infographic-and-report design tools with AI generation and Brand Kits, but they differ in library scale and how…
Best for Piktochart: Users who want to work on unlimited draft projects for free (even if final PNG exports are capped at 2) and who value published AI credit counts (60/500/1,000 across tiers) and dedicated Education/Nonprofit pricing.
Best for Venngage: Users who want the largest available template and asset library (10,000+ templates, 4M+ icons/illustrations/photos/maps), multi-language support (7 languages), and an AI-powered WCAG accessibility checker.
At a Glance
Piktochart
Venngage
Primary category
Graphic Design
Graphic Design
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
Freemium
freemium
Starting price
Free (Pro plan from $10/month billed annually)
Free; Premium plan from around $19/user/month
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Free trial
Not documented
Not documented
Platforms
Web
Web
Team collaboration
Not documented
Not documented
AI features
Yes
Yes
Public API
Not documented
Not documented
Key Differences
Free plan shape
Piktochart: Piktochart's free plan allows unlimited visual projects with 60 AI credits, but caps output at 2 PNG downloads.
Venngage: Venngage's free plan caps total designs at 5 (not exports) but includes a free AI trial, free icons/widgets, and 6 image uploads.
The two tools limit free usage differently — one limits exports, the other limits how many designs you can create.
Accessibility checking
Piktochart: Not documented for Piktochart.
Venngage: Venngage includes an AI accessibility checker that reviews designs for WCAG compliance.
Teams under accessibility requirements need built-in compliance checks rather than manual review.
Template and asset library size
Piktochart: Piktochart documents 230+ templates.
Venngage: Venngage documents 10,000+ templates and 4M+ icons/illustrations/stock photos/maps.
A larger library reduces the chance of reusing the same visual style as competitors and speeds up finding an on-brand starting point.
PDF/PPT export pricing
Piktochart: Piktochart gates PDF/PPT export behind the $17/month Business plan.
Venngage: Venngage gates PDF/PPT export behind the $24/month-per-user Business plan.
The cost to unlock document-ready export formats differs, affecting total cost for teams needing these formats.
Teams working in non-English markets need a localized interface to reduce friction for staff.
Feature-by-Feature
Templates & Assets
Feature
Piktochart
Venngage
Template library size
Available
Available
Icon/asset library
Available
Available
Brand Kit
Available
Available
AI & Accessibility
Feature
Piktochart
Venngage
AI design generation
Available
Available
AI accessibility (WCAG) checker
Unavailable
Available
Published AI credit counts
Available
Not documented
Export & Formats
Feature
Piktochart
Venngage
PNG export
Available
Available
PDF/PPT export
Limited
Limited
HTML export
Not documented
Available
Pricing & Plans
Feature
Piktochart
Venngage
Free plan
Available
Available
Education/Nonprofit pricing
Available
Not documented
Enterprise minimum size
Not documented
Available
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
Piktochart
Free — $0 monthly
Pro — $10/month billed annually ($15/month billed monthly) annual or monthly
Business — $17/month billed annually ($20/month billed monthly) annual or monthly
Enterprise — Custom (contact sales) annual
Venngage
Free — $0 N/A
Premium — ~$19/user/month monthly or annual
Business — ~$49/user/month monthly or annual
Enterprise — ~$499/month for 10 seats monthly or annual
Pros & Cons
Piktochart
Pros
Easy to learn for non-designers
Strong focus on data storytelling and charts
Affordable compared to full design suites
AI tools speed up first drafts
Brand Kit keeps team output consistent
Cons
Free plan limits PNG downloads and AI credits
Less versatile than broader tools like Canva for general design
Advanced customization is limited compared to professional design software
Enterprise features such as SSO require custom pricing
Video and animation capabilities are more limited than dedicated video tools
Venngage
Pros
Large, purpose-built template library for infographics and reports
No design experience required to produce polished visuals
AI tools speed up first drafts of data-heavy content
Usable free plan and an affordable entry-level paid tier
Strong built-in support for data storytelling with charts and maps
Cons
Free plan is limited, with no PDF export and fewer templates
Advanced or highly custom designs still require manual editing
Less full-featured than Canva or Visme for general design and video work
Business and Enterprise pricing can add up quickly for larger teams
Use Cases
Choose Piktochart: Users who want to work on unlimited draft projects for free (even if final PNG exports are capped at 2) and who value published AI credit counts (60/500/1,000 across tiers) and dedicated Education/Nonprofit pricing.
Choose Venngage: Users who want the largest available template and asset library (10,000+ templates, 4M+ icons/illustrations/photos/maps), multi-language support (7 languages), and an AI-powered WCAG accessibility checker.
Need both: Agencies producing infographics for varied clients might use Venngage for its larger template library and accessibility checking on client-facing work, while using Piktochart for quick data-driven reports pulled directly from spreadsheets.
Piktochart
Marketing reports and infographics — Marketing teams turn campaign data into shareable infographics and reports.
Classroom and educational materials — Teachers and students build visual lesson materials and presentations.
Internal communications — HR and internal comms teams create org updates, newsletters and social graphics.
Venngage
Marketing infographics and reports — Turn campaign or research data into shareable infographics and one-page reports.
Internal communications and HR visuals — Create onboarding guides, org charts, and internal one-pagers without a designer.
Educational and student reports — Build visual reports, timelines, and study aids using structured templates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has a bigger template library, Piktochart or Venngage?
Venngage documents over 10,000 templates versus Piktochart's 230+.
Does either tool check for accessibility compliance?
Venngage includes an AI accessibility checker for WCAG compliance. This is not documented as a Piktochart feature.
Which free plan is more generous?
It depends on what you need: Piktochart's free plan allows unlimited projects but only 2 PNG downloads, while Venngage's free plan caps designs at 5 but includes a free AI trial.
Do these tools support multiple languages?
Venngage supports 7 languages including Arabic and German. No specific language support is documented for Piktochart.
How much do PDF exports cost on each?
Piktochart requires its $17/month Business plan for PDF export; Venngage requires its $24/month-per-user Business plan.