Royal Biodata vs Canva
Choose Canva if you want to design the biodata yourself and don't mind the time it takes. Choose Royal Biodata if you want a finished biodata in a few minutes: you type your details once, and the layout, the Hindi or Marathi headings and the spacing are handled for you.
We make Royal Biodata, so we have kept this to facts you can check for yourself. Canva's prices come from its Indian pricing page and its download rules from its Help Centre, both read on the date below.
Prices and features checked on , on each maker's own website.
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Side by side
| What you get | Royal Biodata | Canva |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 2 designs free; ₹49 once for all 50 premium designs | Free plan; Pro Lite ₹1,590 a year; Pro ₹4,000 a year |
| Biodata designs | 52, all made for marriage biodatas | 20,000+ biodata templates, free and Pro |
| How you fill it in | One form; every design fills itself | Edit each text box on the page |
| Hindi and Marathi | Headings already written in either | Type it yourself, in a Devanagari font |
| Downloads | PDF, image (JPG) and Word | PDF, PNG and JPG |
| Word file to edit later | Yes | No: Word downloads are for Canva Docs only |
| Account | Not needed for the free designs | Needed to edit and download |
| Where your details are saved | In your own browser | In your Canva account online |
| Second page for photos and kundli | Yes, with the ₹49 unlock | Add pages yourself |
| Design freedom | Pick a design; layouts are fixed | Move, resize and recolour anything |
Canva facts from canva.com's Indian pricing page and its Help Centre article on download file types.
How making a biodata works in each
In Canva you start from a template made with someone else's sample details. You replace each line of text one box at a time, and fix the spacing yourself when your education or address runs longer than the sample's. Moving to a different template usually means typing everything again.
In Royal Biodata you fill in one form: personal details, family, about me, partner expectations and contact. Every design fills itself from that form, so you can try ten designs in a minute and keep the one your family likes. The spacing adjusts to your details, and a second page is there if you need more photos or a kundli.
When Canva is the better choice
- You want a layout no template has
- Canva lets you build any page you can imagine, from the border to the font of every single heading.
- You already pay for Canva Pro
- Then its premium templates and elements cost you nothing extra, and you already know your way around it.
- You want it to match your wedding card
- If the invitation was made in Canva, you can reuse its colours, fonts and motifs on the biodata.
- You enjoy designing
- For some families, making the biodata is part of the fun, and Canva is the better playground for that.
When Royal Biodata is the better choice
- You want it done in minutes
- Fill in the form once and download. There is no layout work, and nothing to line up by hand.
- Your biodata is in Hindi or Marathi
- The headings are already written and set in fonts made for Devanagari, so nothing turns into empty boxes on someone else's phone.
- A relative wants to edit it
- Download a Word file they can open and change. Canva can't give you one for a design.
- You'd rather not create an account
- The two free designs download without signing up; you sign in only if you decide to pay.
- Privacy matters to you
- Your details are saved only in your browser while you work, not on our servers or in an online account.
What each one costs
Canva's free plan covers many biodata templates. Templates and elements marked Pro need Canva Pro Lite at ₹1,590 a year or Canva Pro at ₹4,000 a year, the prices on Canva's Indian pricing page for one person.
Royal Biodata's Saral and Sada designs are free, with a small line at the bottom naming our site. ₹49, paid once, unlocks the other 50 designs, the second page and all three file types without that line, on any device you sign in from. There is no subscription to cancel.
Hindi and Marathi in Canva
Canva can show Hindi and Marathi, but not every font in it is designed for Devanagari, so pick one that is before you start typing. You will also need a Hindi or Marathi keyboard on your phone or computer, and some patience with words like कृष्ण that join several letters.
In Royal Biodata you choose हिन्दी or मराठी once, and every heading, from व्यक्तिगत विवरण to संपर्क विवरण, appears in that language. You can type your own details in Hindi, Marathi or English, or mix them.
Moving a Canva biodata to Royal Biodata
If you started in Canva and want the Word file or the Hindi headings, moving across takes a few minutes.
- 1Keep your Canva biodata open in another tab so you can copy from it.
- 2Open our maker and choose the language your family reads.
- 3Copy each detail across into the form, section by section.
- 4Add your photo and pick a design. Every design shows your details straight away.
- 5Download the PDF, image or Word file, and keep the Canva version too if you like it.
Questions
Is Canva free for making a biodata?
Yes. Canva's free plan includes many biodata templates and downloads a PDF, PNG or JPG. Templates or elements marked Pro need a paid plan, which starts at ₹1,590 a year for Pro Lite.
Can I download a Canva biodata as a Word file?
No. Canva's Help Centre says Word (DOCX) downloads are available only for Canva Docs, not for designs such as an A4 biodata. You can download a PDF or an image instead.
Can I make a Hindi biodata in Canva?
Yes. Choose a font that supports Devanagari and type with a Hindi keyboard. In Royal Biodata the Hindi headings are already written for you, so you only type your details.
Which is cheaper for one biodata, Canva or Royal Biodata?
Royal Biodata: ₹49 once, against ₹1,590 a year for Canva Pro Lite. Both have free options too: Canva's free templates and our two free designs.
Do I need an account to use Canva or Royal Biodata?
Canva needs an account to edit and download. Royal Biodata doesn't for the free designs; you sign in only when you pay, so the unlock follows you to your other devices.
Can I switch designs after filling in my details?
In Royal Biodata, yes: every design fills itself from the same form, so switching takes a tap. In Canva, switching templates usually means typing your details again.
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