The best alternative to Canva for process maps
Diagrams do not run workflows - they just clutter up folders. Tallyfy runs and automates processes.
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- Far Better - Documenting alone is useless
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People ❤️ Tallyfy
Simple for everyone. Robust for champs.
"We can finally delegate work with confidence and focus on growing the business.
"A paper-based approval for critical purchases could take a couple of days before if someone was waiting for a director to be available for a signature. Now approvals are often completed in minutes.
"Tallyfy has been transformative for us. It's reduced manual errors, sped up processes like onboarding, and helped us document workflows that are critical as we grow. The ability to track tasks and aggregate them in one place saves us so much time and ensures that nothing falls through the cracks.
"Tallyfy is intuitive, fun and visually appealing. We can quickly gather every detail we need from our client in order to finish it on time. All the documents, specific details and comments are in one place.
"It has become a regular thing that people say 'put that in Tallyfy'. They know it by name. It has become the executive approval tool for our company. We have bi-weekly Tallyfy calls where we review what needs approval and what is pending - it keeps everyone aligned.
"It used to take us two days to run monthly client campaigns, now, with the help of Tallyfy, we complete them in just a few hours!
"Tallyfy is a very reliable way to delegate and track tasks with confidence. It has taken the guesswork out of the equation and has helped our team focus on delivering a service within deadlines. Thank you for making my life much easier!
"Our clients and team sail through the Tallyfy process - there is no need for clients to log in, there is one link for everything they need to do, everything saves in real-time - it all works incredibly well! I can't imagine scaling our agency without Tallyfy.
"Tallyfy has revolutionized how we manage our marketing projects at West Community Credit Union. It allows us to quickly launch tailored campaigns and track every moving part, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. The ease of creating flexible, repeatable processes has saved us significant time and improved team collaboration.
"Tallyfy transformed how we manage client onboarding and policy renewals. It eliminated inefficiencies, reduced meeting times from hours to minutes, and helped us avoid costly penalties by automating key processes. We now have full visibility over tasks, and I no longer need to chase down updates - it's all right there.
"With Tallyfy, we have seen clarity in our processes as well as any bottlenecks. Tallyfy would be a good fit for any company that has a design, approval and implementation process that needs to have a quick turn around and that is growing fast.
"Tallyfy has helped our team streamline the efficiency of our processes. We now have smooth processes from beginning to end - without any steps being forgotten or skipped.
"If you want to be efficient and scale your business then Tallyfy is the way go. There is no question about it.
"Routing multiple documents is far quicker and there's immediate accountability and oversight. After switching to Tallyfy, routing documents and layouts went from taking over a week to taking just 2-3 days.
"We can finally delegate work with confidence and focus on growing the business.
"A paper-based approval for critical purchases could take a couple of days before if someone was waiting for a director to be available for a signature. Now approvals are often completed in minutes.
"Tallyfy has been transformative for us. It's reduced manual errors, sped up processes like onboarding, and helped us document workflows that are critical as we grow. The ability to track tasks and aggregate them in one place saves us so much time and ensures that nothing falls through the cracks.
"Tallyfy is intuitive, fun and visually appealing. We can quickly gather every detail we need from our client in order to finish it on time. All the documents, specific details and comments are in one place.
"It has become a regular thing that people say 'put that in Tallyfy'. They know it by name. It has become the executive approval tool for our company. We have bi-weekly Tallyfy calls where we review what needs approval and what is pending - it keeps everyone aligned.
"It used to take us two days to run monthly client campaigns, now, with the help of Tallyfy, we complete them in just a few hours!
"Tallyfy is a very reliable way to delegate and track tasks with confidence. It has taken the guesswork out of the equation and has helped our team focus on delivering a service within deadlines. Thank you for making my life much easier!
"Our clients and team sail through the Tallyfy process - there is no need for clients to log in, there is one link for everything they need to do, everything saves in real-time - it all works incredibly well! I can't imagine scaling our agency without Tallyfy.
"Tallyfy has revolutionized how we manage our marketing projects at West Community Credit Union. It allows us to quickly launch tailored campaigns and track every moving part, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. The ease of creating flexible, repeatable processes has saved us significant time and improved team collaboration.
"Tallyfy transformed how we manage client onboarding and policy renewals. It eliminated inefficiencies, reduced meeting times from hours to minutes, and helped us avoid costly penalties by automating key processes. We now have full visibility over tasks, and I no longer need to chase down updates - it's all right there.
"With Tallyfy, we have seen clarity in our processes as well as any bottlenecks. Tallyfy would be a good fit for any company that has a design, approval and implementation process that needs to have a quick turn around and that is growing fast.
"Tallyfy has helped our team streamline the efficiency of our processes. We now have smooth processes from beginning to end - without any steps being forgotten or skipped.
"If you want to be efficient and scale your business then Tallyfy is the way go. There is no question about it.
"Routing multiple documents is far quicker and there's immediate accountability and oversight. After switching to Tallyfy, routing documents and layouts went from taking over a week to taking just 2-3 days.
Tallyfy vs. Canva
Which tool is right for you?
Honest comparison to help you make the right choice
Tallyfy is best for
- Running and tracking actual business processes - diagrams do not run workflows, they just clutter up folders
- Operations teams needing workflow automation, not just static diagrams
- Organizations wanting live status tracking and accountability
- Teams that need to assign, delegate, and track real work
- Companies moving beyond static documentation to active execution
Canva may be better for
- Creating visual designs, presentations, and marketing materials
- Teams needing static flowcharts for documentation only
- Design work like social media graphics and brand assets
- Quick visual mockups without workflow execution needs
Here's why people don't like Canva
This is third party content sourced from the public web. You can verify this content if you wish. See our disclaimer and citations section below.
" The software is not very user-friendly.[1] "
" They keep it a bit too simple. They should let you implement your own font. I find so many of the pictures and icons that they provide that are the best quality must require a pro account.[2] "
" Sometimes the edits do not always come out as desired and does not apply filters which may be better suited for the image.[3] "
" One drawback of the Canva is that, while it offers a range of useful tools, users seeking highly specialized adjustments or intricate manipulation options may find it somewhat limited.[4] "
" Limited features for the more advanced user or project need. It may fall short for users with complex design requirements. Some of the advanced features are only available for the subscription users and exporting features are limited of exporting for print purposes.[5] "
" Many times I would start with the AI Photo Editor and it would give me an image that had absolutely nothing to do with what I was referencing and so I would have to start over.[6] "
" The new editor is still clunky, laggy, super-glitchy, inefficient, and resource heavy. What I could achieve in a few clicks now takes more than that. Inefficiency is currently the reality with the Canva today.[7] "
" Everything is 10x slower to load, more difficult to find, and you can't breathe without being prompted to use the stupid ai creator. it's incredibly frustrating that they took the site in such a terrible direction.[8] "
" The interface has become increasingly cluttered and confusing. Simple tasks now require multiple steps that used to be straightforward. The constant push for AI features makes the platform feel overwhelming.[9] "
" Customer service is terrible. When you have issues with your account or billing, getting actual help is nearly impossible. The automated responses are useless and real human support is non-existent.[10] "
" I'm honestly frustrated with Canva over their 1 GB video upload limit. For a paid platform in 2025, that's ridiculously small.[11] "
" The lack of layers means that object transformation, FX or even just moving and arranging can be infuriating. Comparing to any other major design software, this limitation makes complex designs nearly impossible.[12] "
" Canva often snaps elements into positions I don't want. The software is trying to be overly helpful, but in reality, it just makes it difficult to move a line by even the smallest amount.[13] "
- 5GB storage
- Basic templates
- 1TB storage
- 100M+ stock images
- Brand Kit
- Minimum 3 users
- Real-time collaboration
- SSO
- Advanced security
- 100+ users
Tallyfy might not be right for you if...
Tallyfy isn't for everyone. Here's when it may not fit:
- Not a graphic design tool - cannot create marketing materials or visuals
- No drawing canvas for freeform diagrams or illustrations
- Not suited for static documentation that never needs execution
Forms that trigger workflows
Capture data, then act on it automatically
Is Canva for workflows?
Are you hearing this at work? That's busywork
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You are bleeding cash, annoying every employee and killing dreams.
It's a no-brainer
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Moving from Canva flowcharts to Tallyfy workflows
Most teams are up and running within 1-2 weeks
Export your Canva process diagrams as reference images
Convert each flowchart into Tallyfy step-by-step templates
Add assignments, deadlines, and form fields to each step
Test workflows with your team to validate completeness
Archive Canva diagrams once Tallyfy processes are running
Frequently Asked Questions
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References and Citations
- [1] Canva User Reviews on G2 (Retrieved February 2025)
- [2] Canva User Reviews on G2 (Retrieved February 2025)
- [3] Canva Reviews on Capterra (Retrieved February 2025)
- [4] Canva Reviews on Capterra (Retrieved February 2025)
- [5] Canva Reviews on Capterra (Retrieved February 2025)
- [6] Canva Reviews on Capterra (Retrieved February 2025)
- [7] Reddit Discussion on Canva Issues (Retrieved February 2025)
- [8] Reddit Canva Community (Retrieved February 2025)
- [9] Reddit Graphic Design Community (Retrieved February 2025)
- [10] Canva Reviews on TrustPilot (Retrieved February 2025)
- [11] Canva Reviews on Trustpilot (January 2025)
- [12] Canva User Reviews on G2 (January 2025)
- [13] Canva User Reviews on G2 (January 2025)
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Tallyfy is a far better alternative to Canva
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