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The Canva API Problem

Canva is an amazing design tool used by millions. But if you want to automate image generation with Canva's API (called Autofill), you'll hit a major roadblock: it's only available to Enterprise customers.

Canva Enterprise requires 30+ team members and custom pricing through their sales team. For individuals, small teams, and startups who want to automate design, this isn't accessible.

Templated solves this problem. We offer a Canva-like editor with full API access starting at $29/month. Design your templates visually, then generate images programmatically—no Enterprise account required.

Templated vs Canva: API Feature Comparison

See how Templated compares for automated image generation

Feature	Templated	Canva
API Access	Full API access on all paid plans	Enterprise only (30+ people required)
Pricing for API	$29/month starting price	Custom Enterprise pricing (sales call required)
Free Trial	50 free renders, no credit card	No API trial without Enterprise
Template Editor	Drag-and-drop canvas editor	World-class design editor
Template Library	110+ professional templates	Millions of templates
Programmatic Generation	Simple REST API, immediate access	Autofill API (Enterprise only)
AI Template Generator	Generate templates from text prompts	AI features for design, not API
Video Generation	MP4 video from templates via API	Video editing (no API access)
Embedded Editor (White-label)	Embed editor in your app	Not available
No-Code Integrations	Zapier, Make, n8n, Airtable	Limited integrations without Enterprise
Canva Import	Import and convert Canva designs for automation	N/A (this is Canva)
Spreadsheet Integration	Upload Excel/CSV for bulk generation	Bulk create with data (Enterprise only)
Output Formats	JPG, PNG, WebP, PDF, MP4	Various formats (manual export)
Support for Developers	Full API docs, integration help	Enterprise support only

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Pricing: Templated vs Canva Enterprise

API access without Enterprise requirements

Monthly Volume	Templated	Canva	You Save
Starter/Individual	$29/month 1,000 API renders	Not available	API access unlocked!
Small Team	$79/month 5,000 API renders	Not available (need 30+ people)	No team size requirements
Scale	$179/month 25,000 API renders	Custom Enterprise pricing	Transparent pricing

Also worth noting:

Canva API (Autofill) requires Enterprise—30+ team members minimum
Canva Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales
Templated offers API access to everyone from day one
50 free renders to test before committing

Why Developers Choose Templated Over Canva

API access without the Enterprise barrier

API Access for Everyone

Canva locks API access behind Enterprise pricing. Templated gives you full API access starting at $29/month. No sales calls, no team size requirements.

Transparent Pricing

Know exactly what you'll pay. No custom quotes, no negotiations. Our pricing is published for everyone to see.

Canva-Like Editor

Our drag-and-drop editor feels familiar if you've used Canva. Design templates visually, then automate with our API.

AI Template Generator

Describe your template in plain text and AI creates it. Skip the manual design process when you need to move fast.

Video Generation API

Generate MP4 videos programmatically. Canva has video features, but no API access for automation.

Import Your Canva Designs

Already have designs in Canva? Import them directly into Templated and start automating. Keep your existing work, add API access.

Spreadsheet Integration

Upload an Excel or CSV file and generate hundreds of images in one go. No Enterprise account needed for bulk generation.

How Templated API Works

See how the API calls compare side by side

Canva Autofill (Enterprise Only)

// Canva's Autofill API requires:
// 1. Enterprise account (30+ team members)
// 2. Custom pricing through sales
// 3. Brand templates setup
// 4. Enterprise approval process

// Most developers can't access this:
fetch('https://api.canva.com/autofill/...', {
  // Enterprise credentials required
  // Not available on standard plans
})

Templated API (Available to All)

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'
      },
      image: {
        image_url: 'https://example.com/photo.jpg'
      }
    }
  })
})

Key Differences:

Templated API available on all paid plans
No Enterprise requirements or sales calls
Simple REST API with immediate access
50 free renders to test the API

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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

Does Canva have an API?

Yes, Canva has an 'Autofill' API that lets you generate designs programmatically. However, it's only available to Enterprise customers, which requires 30+ team members and custom pricing through their sales team.

Why can't I use Canva's API as a small team or individual?

Canva restricts their Autofill API to Enterprise accounts to focus on large organizations. This leaves individuals, startups, and small teams without programmatic access to design generation.

Is Templated's editor as good as Canva's?

Canva has spent years building a world-class design tool with millions of templates. Templated's editor is simpler but focused on template-based automation. It handles most use cases well, especially for programmatic generation.

Can I recreate my Canva designs in Templated?

Yes! While there's no automatic import, you can recreate designs in Templated's editor. Our AI Template Generator can help—describe what you need or use your Canva design as visual reference.

Does Templated have as many templates as Canva?

No—Canva has millions of templates. Templated has 110+ professional templates focused on common automation use cases. You can also create custom templates or use AI to generate them.

What if I need Canva's design features but also API access?

You can use Canva for complex design work, then recreate your final templates in Templated for automation. Many users use both tools for different purposes.

Is Templated a good Canva alternative for teams?

For design work in general, Canva is excellent. But for programmatic image generation with API access, Templated is the accessible alternative that doesn't require Enterprise pricing.

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Need a Canva API Alternative?

The Canva API Problem

Templated vs Canva: API Feature Comparison

Pricing: Templated vs Canva Enterprise

Also worth noting:

Why Developers Choose Templated Over Canva

API Access for Everyone

Transparent Pricing

Canva-Like Editor

AI Template Generator

Video Generation API

Import Your Canva Designs

Spreadsheet Integration

How Templated API Works

Canva Autofill (Enterprise Only)

Templated API (Available to All)

Key Differences:

Frequently Asked Questions

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