Canva's Layered Subscription and Token Gating Frustrates Long-Time Users
A user reports that Canva now requires separate subscriptions and consumable tokens for many previously accessible features, describing the app as bloated with AI add-ons that each carry their own paywall. The complaint reflects growing frustration with fragmented, stacked monetization that makes the core product feel less usable over time.
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