◆ Gentoo Logic · Modeling Warehouse

Architecture comparison

Canva vs Figma

Canva runs closer to the foundational model (Native (own / self-hosted weights)) than Figma (Direct API). Shared foundation: OpenAI · GPT (highlighted).

Canva

Design

Proximity
Native (own / self-hosted weights)
Models
proprietary / self-built modelsOpenAI · GPT
Cloud · datastore
AWSMySQLDynamoDB
Compliance
SOC 2ISO 27001GDPR
Architecture

Massive consumer design platform on AWS with MySQL + DynamoDB and a WASM-accelerated rendering pipeline. Magic Studio blends in-house generative models with partners (incl. acquired Leonardo.ai).

Figma

Design

Proximity
Direct API
Models
OpenAI · GPT
Cloud · datastore
AWSPostgreSQLDynamoDB
Compliance
SOC 2GDPR
Architecture

Browser-based design tool whose moat is a custom C++ rendering/document engine shipped to the browser via WebAssembly. Metadata in sharded PostgreSQL on AWS; multiplayer via bespoke real-time sync servers.

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