Canva Social Media Scheduler: Complete Guide & Review

How to use Canva's built-in social media scheduler. Features, limitations, and when to use an alternative.

Canva's built-in scheduler: an overview

Canva added a social media scheduling feature to its platform in 2021, letting you design and schedule posts without leaving the app. It's a convenient option for Canva users who want a simple workflow, but it comes with notable limitations compared to dedicated scheduling tools.

How Canva scheduling works

After designing your post in Canva, you click “Schedule” (or “Share > Schedule”) and connect your social accounts. You can then set a date and time for the post to go live. Canva supports Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.

Limitations of Canva scheduling

• Canva's scheduler requires a Canva Pro subscription (from $14.99/month)
• No content calendar view — you can't see all scheduled posts at a glance
• No bulk scheduling or CSV import
• No analytics — you can't track post performance within Canva
• No AI caption generation
• Only one design can be scheduled at a time in the basic flow

When to use Canva scheduling

Canva scheduling makes sense if you're already a Canva Pro subscriber and only need to schedule a handful of pre-designed posts. For anything more advanced — content calendars, analytics, team collaboration, or AI assistance — you'll want a dedicated scheduler alongside Canva.

Verdict

4/5 stars for design; 2.5/5 stars for scheduling. Canva is the best design tool for social media content, but its scheduling feature is basic. We recommend using Canva for design and exporting to BuntingPost for scheduling and analytics.