Canva Lags and Paywalls Core Features Behind Subscription
Users report Canva suffers from significant UI lag and increasingly gates basic functionality like background removal behind paid plans. The free tier feels hollowed out, frustrating casual and professional users alike. Many feel the product quality has declined relative to its pricing.
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