Figma AI

AI-powered design assistance natively embedded in the world's leading collaborative design platform

Canva Magic Studio

AI-powered design suite integrated into Canva for images, video, and copy generation

Figma AI

Moderate

15/25

Canva Magic Studio

Strong

19/25

Score Breakdown

DimensionFigma AICanva Magic Studio

Data Residency

Where is your data stored and processed?

Figma AI: Primarily hosted on AWS US; EU data residency options available for Enterprise customers upon request

Canva Magic Studio: EU data residency available for Enterprise; US/AU default for other plans

3/5

Primarily hosted on AWS US; EU data residency options available for Enterprise customers upon request

4/5

EU data residency available for Enterprise; US/AU default for other plans

Legal Jurisdiction

Which laws govern the company and your data?

Figma AI: Figma Inc. is a US public company (NYSE: FIG) incorporated in Delaware; DPAs available for GDPR; subject to US legal jurisdiction and CLOUD Act

Canva Magic Studio: Australian company with EU data residency option; GDPR-compliant with DPA available

2/5

Figma Inc. is a US public company (NYSE: FIG) incorporated in Delaware; DPAs available for GDPR; subject to US legal jurisdiction and CLOUD Act

3/5

Australian company with EU data residency option; GDPR-compliant with DPA available

Data Retention & Training

Is your data used for model training?

Figma AI: Customer design files are not used to train AI models; third-party AI providers are contractually prohibited from training on customer data

Canva Magic Studio: User design content not used for AI training; clear data policies in place

4/5

Customer design files are not used to train AI models; third-party AI providers are contractually prohibited from training on customer data

4/5

User design content not used for AI training; clear data policies in place

Certifications

ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials, etc.

Figma AI: SOC 2 Type II certified; HIPAA BAA available for Organisation and Enterprise plans; GDPR-compliant

Canva Magic Studio: SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified

3/5

SOC 2 Type II certified; HIPAA BAA available for Organisation and Enterprise plans; GDPR-compliant

4/5

SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified

Regulatory Fit

Suitability for regulated industries and professional services

Figma AI: HIPAA BAA and SSO make Figma usable in healthcare and regulated enterprise contexts; EU data residency option extends suitability for GDPR-sensitive organisations

Canva Magic Studio: Enterprise plan with EU residency suitable for regulated EU organisations; strong overall compliance

3/5

HIPAA BAA and SSO make Figma usable in healthcare and regulated enterprise contexts; EU data residency option extends suitability for GDPR-sensitive organisations

4/5

Enterprise plan with EU residency suitable for regulated EU organisations; strong overall compliance

Total Score

15/25

19/25

Best For

Figma AI

Best for regulated industries (ICO); privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls; teams on a tight budget.

Canva Magic Studio

Best for privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls; teams on a tight budget.

Detailed Comparison

Canva Magic Studio vs Figma AI: Trust & Compliance Comparison

Canva Magic Studio (Canva Pty Ltd, AU) scores 19/25 overall with a Silver (Strong) trust badge. AI-powered design suite integrated into Canva for images, video, and copy generation. Figma AI (Figma, US) scores 15/25 with a Bronze (Moderate) trust badge. AI-powered design assistance natively embedded in the world's leading collaborative design platform.

Dimension-by-Dimension Breakdown

#### Data Residency

Canva Magic Studio leads with 4/5 vs 3/5.

●Canva Magic Studio (4/5): EU data residency available for Enterprise; US/AU default for other plans

●Figma AI (3/5): Primarily hosted on AWS US; EU data residency options available for Enterprise customers upon request

#### Legal Jurisdiction

Canva Magic Studio leads with 3/5 vs 2/5.

●Canva Magic Studio (3/5): Australian company with EU data residency option; GDPR-compliant with DPA available

●Figma AI (2/5): Figma Inc. is a US public company (NYSE: FIG) incorporated in Delaware; DPAs available for GDPR; subject to US legal jurisdiction and CLOUD Act

#### Data Retention & Training

Both score equally at 4/5.

●Canva Magic Studio (4/5): User design content not used for AI training; clear data policies in place

●Figma AI (4/5): Customer design files are not used to train AI models; third-party AI providers are contractually prohibited from training on customer data

#### Certifications

Canva Magic Studio leads with 4/5 vs 3/5.

●Canva Magic Studio (4/5): SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified

●Figma AI (3/5): SOC 2 Type II certified; HIPAA BAA available for Organisation and Enterprise plans; GDPR-compliant

#### Regulatory Fit

Canva Magic Studio leads with 4/5 vs 3/5.

●Canva Magic Studio (4/5): Enterprise plan with EU residency suitable for regulated EU organisations; strong overall compliance

●Figma AI (3/5): HIPAA BAA and SSO make Figma usable in healthcare and regulated enterprise contexts; EU data residency option extends suitability for GDPR-sensitive organisations

Certifications at a Glance

Certification	Canva Magic Studio	Figma AI
ISO 27001	Yes	No
SOC 2 Type II	Yes	Yes

Overall Verdict

Canva Magic Studio has a clear trust advantage, scoring 19/25 compared to Figma AI's 15/25. Canva Magic Studio particularly excels in data residency, legal jurisdiction, certifications, regulatory fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for EU compliance, Figma AI or Canva Magic Studio?

Figma AI has a TrustKit score of 15/25 while Canva Magic Studio scores 19/25. Canva Magic Studio currently rates higher across data residency, legal jurisdiction, data retention, certifications, and regulatory fit.

How do Figma AI and Canva Magic Studio compare on data residency?

Figma AI scores 3/5 for data residency (Primarily hosted on AWS US; EU data residency options available for Enterprise customers upon request), while Canva Magic Studio scores 4/5 (EU data residency available for Enterprise; US/AU default for other plans).

Are Figma AI and Canva Magic Studio GDPR compliant?

Both tools are assessed across five compliance dimensions. Figma AI has a regulatory fit score of 3/5 and Canva Magic Studio scores 4/5. Check the full comparison above for a detailed breakdown.

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