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Templated offers AI-powered template generation, simpler pricing, and a more intuitive editor for automated image creation.

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Why Consider Switching from Placid?

Placid is a solid creative automation tool with good integrations and a capable template editor. However, users often find the pricing complex as usage scales, and some advanced features require higher-tier plans.

Templated offers a simpler approach: transparent pricing, AI template generation, full API access on all plans, and a white-label editor you can embed in your own app. If you need more flexibility without complexity, Templated is worth considering.

Templated vs Placid: Feature Comparison

See how Templated compares to Placid for your image automation needs

Feature	Templated	Placid
Starting Price	$29/month for 1,000 renders	€29/month for 1,000 images
Free Trial	50 free renders, no credit card required	Free tier with watermarks
AI Template Generator	Generate templates from text prompts using AI	Not available
Template Editor	Intuitive drag-and-drop with real-time preview	Visual editor with layers
Video Generation	Full video generation API with MP4 output	Video generation available
Output Formats	JPG, PNG, WebP, PDF, MP4 Video	JPG, PNG, PDF, MP4
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	Data source connections available
No-Code Integrations	Zapier, Make, n8n, Airtable, Bubble, Activepieces	Zapier, Make, Airtable, Webflow
API Simplicity	Simple REST API with JSON payloads	REST API with webhook-based async
Custom Fonts	Upload unlimited custom fonts	Custom fonts on paid plans
Template Gallery	110+ free professional templates	Template library available
Support	Live chat with fast response times	Email support

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Pricing Comparison: Templated vs Placid

Compare costs at different usage levels

Monthly Volume	Templated	Placid	You Save
1,000 renders/month	$29/month (annual)	€29/month	Similar pricing
5,000 renders/month	$79/month (annual)	€79/month	Similar pricing
25,000 renders/month	$179/month (annual)	€249/month	~$800/year

Also worth noting:

50 free renders with no watermarks (Placid adds watermarks on free tier)
No credit card required to start
AI template generation included on all plans
White-label embeddable editor included

What You Get Extra with Templated

Features that set Templated apart from Placid

AI Template Generator

Describe your template in plain text and let AI create it. No need to start from scratch or hire a designer. Placid doesn't offer this capability.

White-Label Embedded Editor

Embed our full template editor in your application with your branding. Let your users create and customize templates without leaving your platform.

Simpler API

Our REST API returns images directly without webhook complexity. Simple POST request, immediate response with your rendered image URL.

No Watermarks on Free Tier

Test with 50 free renders without watermarks. See exactly what your production output will look like before committing.

Canva Import

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

Spreadsheet Integration

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

Fast Support

Get help via live chat with quick response times. We're here to help you succeed with your integration.

API Comparison: Placid vs Templated

See how the API calls compare side by side

Placid API Call

fetch('https://api.placid.app/api/rest/images', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_PLACID_TOKEN',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    template_uuid: 'placid_template_id',
    layers: {
      title: 'Hello World',
      image: 'https://example.com/photo.jpg'
    },
    webhook_success: 'https://yoursite.com/webhook'
  })
})

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

Key Differences:

No webhook required - get image URL directly in response
Layers object with full property control per layer
Simpler payload structure
Same Bearer token authentication

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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

How does Templated's API differ from Placid's?

The main difference is response handling. Placid uses webhooks for async delivery, while Templated returns the rendered image URL directly in the API response. This makes integration simpler for most use cases.

Does Templated support video generation like Placid?

Yes! Templated offers full video generation with MP4 output. You can create animated content from your templates just like you would with Placid.

Can I migrate my Placid templates to Templated?

There's no automatic import, but recreating templates in Templated is straightforward. Use our AI Template Generator to speed up the process—describe what you need or upload a screenshot as reference.

Will my Zapier/Make integrations still work?

Yes! Templated integrates with Zapier, Make, and more. We also support n8n and Activepieces which Placid doesn't offer natively.

Does Templated have a free tier like Placid?

Yes, but without watermarks! Placid's free tier adds watermarks to images. Templated gives you 50 free renders with full quality output—no watermarks, no credit card required.

What about PDF generation?

Templated supports multi-page PDF generation with high DPI output, perfect for documents, reports, and printable materials.

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Looking for a Placid Alternative?

Why Consider Switching from Placid?

Templated vs Placid: Feature Comparison

Pricing Comparison: Templated vs Placid

Also worth noting:

What You Get Extra with Templated

AI Template Generator

White-Label Embedded Editor

Simpler API

No Watermarks on Free Tier

Canva Import

Spreadsheet Integration

Fast Support

API Comparison: Placid vs Templated

Placid API Call

Templated API Call

Key Differences:

Frequently Asked Questions

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