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Templated offers a more intuitive editor, simpler API, AI-powered features, and better value for automated image and video generation.

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How Do Templated and Bannerbear Compare?

Bannerbear is one of the pioneers in automated image generation. It's a mature, battle-tested platform with a well-documented API, solid no-code integrations, reliable infrastructure, and video generation support including animated GIFs. Many teams have built successful workflows on top of it.

Templated offers a different set of strengths — AI template generation, Canva import, a white-label embeddable editor, and more competitive pricing at every tier. If you're looking for a broader creative automation platform with modern features, Templated is worth evaluating. If you value a mature ecosystem with a proven track record, Bannerbear is a solid choice.

Templated vs Bannerbear: Feature Comparison

See how Templated compares to Bannerbear for your image automation needs

Feature	Templated	Bannerbear
Free Tier	50 free renders, all features included	30 renders, limited features
Starting Price	$29/month for 1,000 renders	$49/month for 1,000 renders
5,000 renders/month	$79/month (annual) or $99/month	$99/month
25,000 renders/month	$179/month (annual) or $229/month	$299/month
Template Editor	Intuitive drag-and-drop with real-time preview, layers panel, and smart guides	Template editor with component-based approach
AI Template Generator	Generate templates from text prompts using AI	Not available
Video Generation	Full video generation API with MP4 output	Video and animated GIF generation
Output Formats	JPG, PNG, WebP, PDF, MP4 Video	JPG, PNG, PDF, GIF, Video
Embedded Editor (White-label)	Full white-label embeddable editor for your app	Not available
Canva Import	Import and convert Canva designs directly	Not available
Spreadsheet Integration	Upload Excel/CSV for bulk image generation	CSV-based collection generation
No-Code Integrations	Zapier, Make, n8n, Airtable, Bubble, Activepieces	Zapier, Make, Airtable
MCP (AI Assistants)	Control via Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT using natural language	Not available
Inbound Webhooks	Trigger renders automatically from any app that sends webhooks	Not available
Signed URLs	Not available	Signed URLs for secure image delivery
Screenshot API	Not available	Built-in website screenshot API
Animated GIF Generation	Not available natively	Native animated GIF output from templates
API Maturity	Modern API with growing ecosystem	Well-established API with extensive documentation and SDKs
Custom Fonts	Upload unlimited custom fonts	Custom font support
Template Gallery	110+ free professional templates	Template library available
PDF Generation	Multi-page PDF support with high DPI	PDF generation available
Support	Live chat with fast response times	Email support and detailed docs

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Pricing Comparison: Templated vs Bannerbear

See exactly how much you'll save by switching to Templated

Monthly Volume	Templated	Bannerbear	You Save
1,000 renders/month	$29/month (annual) or $39/month	$49/month	$240/year
5,000 renders/month	$79/month (annual) or $99/month	$99/month	$240/year
25,000 renders/month	$179/month (annual) or $229/month	$299/month	$1,440/year

Also worth noting:

50 free renders to test (vs 30 on Bannerbear)
No feature restrictions on any plan
All plans include API access, video generation, and PDF export
Custom enterprise pricing available for higher volumes

Where Templated Goes Further

Features you get with Templated that Bannerbear doesn't offer

Canva Import

Import your existing Canva designs directly into Templated. Save hours of manual recreation—bring your designs and start automating immediately.

AI Template Generator

Describe your template in plain text, and our AI will create it for you. No need to start from scratch or hire a designer. Perfect for quick prototypes or when you need inspiration.

Video Generation API

Generate MP4 videos from your templates via API. Create social media videos, ads, and animated content at scale. Bannerbear also supports video, but Templated offers more control over video output and timing.

White-Label Embedded Editor

Embed our full template editor directly into your application. Let your users create and customize their own templates without leaving your platform. Bannerbear doesn't offer this.

Better Pricing

Get more renders for less money with transparent, published pricing. No surprise fees, no feature gating. Check our pricing page for exact numbers.

Spreadsheet Integration

Upload an Excel or CSV file and generate hundreds of images in one go. Perfect for bulk personalization and data-driven content.

Responsive Support

Get help via live chat with fast response times. We'll help you migrate templates, debug API calls, or answer any questions. Usually respond within the hour.

When Bannerbear Might Be the Better Fit

We want to help you pick the right tool. Here are scenarios where Bannerbear could be a better match for your needs.

You need animated GIF output — Bannerbear has native animated GIF generation from templates, which is great for email marketing and social media. Templated focuses on MP4 video and static image output.
You need a screenshot API — Bannerbear includes a built-in website screenshot API, useful for generating Open Graph images or link previews. Templated doesn't offer this as a built-in feature.
Signed URLs are important for your security model — Bannerbear supports signed URLs for secure, time-limited image delivery. This is useful when you need to control access to rendered images.
You value a mature, established ecosystem — Bannerbear has been in the market longer with extensive documentation, multiple official SDKs, and a proven track record at scale. If a well-established ecosystem matters most, it's a safe bet.

But if you want more features for less... Templated is the stronger choice when you need AI template generation, Canva import, a white-label embeddable editor, MCP integration with AI assistants, or simply want more competitive pricing across every tier.

Switch Today from Bannerbear to Templated

Most users complete the migration in under 2 hours

Recreate Your Templates (15-30 min)

Open your Bannerbear template and rebuild it in Templated's editor. Our drag-and-drop interface is intuitive, so this usually goes faster than expected. Alternatively, use our AI Template Generator—describe what you need or upload a screenshot, and we'll generate a starting point.

Use our Template Gallery as a starting point
Try the AI Template Generator for quick creation
Import existing designs if you have source files

Update Your API Calls (10 min)

The APIs are similar in structure. The main difference is our simplified JSON payload format. See the code comparison below for the exact changes needed.

Our API uses a layers object instead of modifications array
Same Bearer token authentication pattern
Response includes direct URL to rendered image

Test and Deploy (5 min)

Make a few test API calls, compare the output with your Bannerbear renders, and deploy when ready. You can run both services in parallel during the transition.

Use our API playground to test before coding
Compare output quality side by side
Gradual rollout is recommended for production

API Comparison: Bannerbear vs Templated

See how the API calls compare side by side

Bannerbear API Call

fetch('https://api.bannerbear.com/v2/images', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_BB_API_KEY',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    template: 'bb_template_uid',
    modifications: [
      {
        name: 'title',
        text: 'Hello World'
      },
      {
        name: 'image',
        image_url: 'https://example.com/photo.jpg'
      }
    ]
  })
})

Templated API Call

fetch('https://api.templated.io/v1/render', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    template: 'template_id',
    layers: {
      title: {
        text: 'Hello World',
        color: '#000000'
      },
      image: {
        image_url: 'https://example.com/photo.jpg'
      }
    }
  })
})

Key Differences:

Layers are organized as an object (cleaner than an array)
You can modify any layer property (text, color, position, etc.)
Same Bearer token authentication pattern
Response includes direct URL to the rendered image

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Powerful Editor. Dynamic Templates.

Create stunning, professional designs in minutes.
Just drag, drop, resize, and customize.

Real-time Canvas Editor

What you see is what you get.
See your changes instantly as you make them.

Pre-designed Professional Templates

Browse our Template Gallery and customize ready-made designs in minutes.

Design with AI

Use our AI Template Generator to quick-start your own templates.

Import from

Import your templates from Canva and customize them in our editor.

White Label Editor

Embed our Editor to your site or app and let your users create and customize their own designs directly on your platform.

What our customers say

People love how great our product works and how we're always there to help

Rated 4.6 on

"Brilliant piece of software. Reasonably priced (vs Canva's outrageously expensive API), and despite a few intricacies with the editor, a really fully-featured document generation API. Really great support too from Pedro, the founder!"

August 17, 2025

Jacob Burns

"Great customer service. Templated is a great tool and easy to work with, and their API just makes sense. It's fast, and great for automating visuals. What really stands out is their customer service quick replies, actually helpful, and clearly invested in their users. Smart product, built right."

March 17, 2025

Brix Studio

"Life-saving and incredibly intuitive! This app is absolutely phenomenal! It literally saved my life and my automations on MAKE. The idea behind it is brilliant, and the execution is flawless. It's extremely intuitive, making it super easy to work with, even for those who aren't tech experts. The user-friendly interface and seamless functionality make automation effortless. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable and efficient solution!"

March 17, 2025

Filipe Souza

Basic Invitation

"Great time to value. It's simple to use, it does what it says on the tin, not obscure pricing or documentation - everything is as you expect it, and they have great customer service!"

March 13, 2025

Elias Benussi

"After comparing several similar options, I ultimately chose Templated. I'm really enjoying its ease of use and impressive performance!"

December 19, 2024

Siddharth Elango

"I love it. Great. I use it for a business purposes and works very well with make.com."

December 16, 2024

Jakub

"Templated is a game-changing innovation in programmatic design! So many use cases here, this a better option than Canva because they make their API private to enterprise customers only. Can't to see what the future has in store for this amazing company."

December 16, 2024

Antonio Romero

"Great Customer service. A cool guy name Pedro start the conversation with me, as first I though It was an bot so I chat with him in my first language and took a moment for me to realise he is a real person (LOL), shout to them for taking their client even small issue!"

December 16, 2024

Kiennguyrn

"This is a clever idea, especially in concert with programmatic (AI-generated) SEO."

17 January 2024

Ryan Hoover

Creator of ProductHunt

"The editor is easy to use, very similar to Canva and the API is simple enough to integrate on the backend."

20 February 2024

Halem Wenderson

Developer at Telvetto

"Very useful service and great support team."

28 October 2024

John Allison

Developer

"I have so many ideas running through my head right now of use cases I can do with your API using Bubble.io."

17 January 2024

Jesus Vazquez

Founder of Hustling Labs

"The possibilities with Templated are endless. The templates are super easy to set up and incredibly versatile. I plan to use this for various solutions in my own apps as well as my clients' apps in the future."

15 April 2024

Mike Mathisen

No-code developer

"Love the tool and love the support from Pedro. The best of templated is how easy it is to create new templates!"

21 October 2024

Borja Pallasá

No-code & AI YouTuber

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I migrate my Bannerbear templates to Templated automatically?

Yes! We have a built-in importer that you can use to import your templates from Bannerbear. Just upload your HTML export and we'll convert it to a Templated template. Alternatively, you can recreate your templates in Templated's intuitive editor. Most users recreate their templates in 15-30 minutes. You can also use our AI Template Generator to upload an image and we'll generate a starting point.

How does the API differ from Bannerbear's?

The APIs are similar in concept but Templated's is simpler. Instead of a modifications array, we use a layers object which is cleaner to work with. Authentication uses the same Bearer token pattern. Check our API documentation for complete examples.

Will my Zapier/Make integrations still work?

Yes! Templated works with all the same platforms—Zapier, Make (Integromat), Airtable, and more. We also support n8n and Activepieces which Bannerbear doesn't. Just swap the action/module to Templated.

Is Templated reliable for high-volume generation?

Absolutely. We handle high-volume image generation with fast rendering times and reliable infrastructure. Our Enterprise plan supports 25,000+ images per month, and we offer custom plans for even higher volumes.

Can I run Bannerbear and Templated in parallel during migration?

Yes, this is actually recommended. Start by recreating a few templates in Templated, test them with your actual data, then gradually migrate your workflows. Most users complete the full switch within a few days.

What about webhooks? Do they work the same way?

Yes, we support webhooks with the same concept. Configure a webhook URL and we'll notify you when renders are complete. This is especially useful for async video generation.

Do you support custom fonts like Bannerbear?

Yes! Upload any custom font and use it across all your templates. There are no limits on the number of fonts you can upload. We also have a library of Google Fonts available by default.

What if I need help migrating?

Hit the chat button on our website. We'll help you migrate templates, review your API integration, or answer any questions. We typically respond within an hour and can hop on a call if something's complicated.

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How Do Templated and Bannerbear Compare?

Templated vs Bannerbear: Feature Comparison

Pricing Comparison: Templated vs Bannerbear

Also worth noting:

Where Templated Goes Further

Canva Import

AI Template Generator

Video Generation API

White-Label Embedded Editor

Better Pricing

Spreadsheet Integration

Responsive Support

When Bannerbear Might Be the Better Fit

Switch Today from Bannerbear to Templated

Recreate Your Templates (15-30 min)

Update Your API Calls (10 min)

Test and Deploy (5 min)

API Comparison: Bannerbear vs Templated

Bannerbear API Call

Templated API Call

Key Differences:

Powerful Editor. Dynamic Templates.

Real-time Canvas Editor

Pre-designed Professional Templates

Design with AI

Import from

White Label Editor

Frequently Asked Questions

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