Lean Canvas Maker
Plan your startup on Ash Maurya's Lean Canvas — 9 startup-focused blocks, color-coded, sortable items, theme picker, auto-save and export as SVG, PNG, JSON or text. Re-import the JSON later to keep iterating.
Problem
Top 1-3 problems · existing alternatives
Solution
Top 1-3 features that solve them
Unique Value Proposition
Single clear message · why you, why now
Unfair Advantage
Can't be easily copied or bought
Customer Segments
Target users · early adopters
Key Metrics
Numbers that measure traction
Channels
Path to customers
Cost Structure
Customer-acquisition, hosting, salaries
Revenue Streams
Pricing model · LTV · gross margin
⚠ About your data: Auto-saved to your browser's localStorage on this device only. Nothing is uploaded. Always Export JSON for backup. See the privacy policy.
Auto-saved in your browser's localStorage on this device only. Nothing is uploaded.
How to use this lean canvas maker
- Type a startup or product name and pick a theme.
- Click + Add inside any of the 9 blocks: Problem, Solution, UVP, Unfair Advantage, Customer Segments, Key Metrics, Channels, Cost Structure, Revenue Streams.
- Move items between blocks with the dropdown if you change your mind.
- Export as SVG (vector), PNG, JSON (re-importable) or copy as text.
- Re-import a JSON later to keep iterating.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Lean Canvas?
A 9-block strategic template by Ash Maurya, adapted from the Business Model Canvas with a startup focus — replacing Key Partners, Key Activities and Key Resources with Problem, Solution and Key Metrics, plus an Unfair Advantage block.
Lean Canvas vs Business Model Canvas?
Lean Canvas is more startup-focused (problem-solution-fit). BMC is broader and more suited to established businesses.
Is anything uploaded?
No. Auto-save uses localStorage on this device only.