Comparison
OG Image Generator vs Bannerbear
OG Image Generator offers a focused, developer-friendly alternative to Bannerbear at 1/10th the price. While Bannerbear is a full visual content automation platform, ogimg.xyz is purpose-built for OG image generation with significantly faster response times.
Our price
From $4.90/mo
Bannerbear price
From $49/mo
Our speed
~200ms
Free tier
50 img/mo
Feature Comparison
Why choose OG Image Generator
- 10x cheaper ($4.90 vs $49/mo)
- 15-40x faster rendering
- Free tier with no credit card required
- URL auto-fetch for metadata extraction
- Lifetime deal at $149
Why choose Bannerbear
- Visual template editor (no code needed)
- Video generation and animated images
- Multi-image batch generation
- Airtable and Zapier integrations
- More template flexibility with layers
When to Use Each
Use OG Image Generator when...
You need a fast, affordable API specifically for OG images and social previews. Perfect for developers automating meta images across many pages.
Use Bannerbear when...
You need a visual template builder, video generation, or complex multi-layer designs. Best for marketing teams creating varied visual content at scale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ogimg.xyz as feature-rich as Bannerbear?
No — and that's by design. Bannerbear is a full visual content platform (images, videos, PDFs). ogimg.xyz is laser-focused on OG/social preview images, which makes it faster, simpler, and 10x cheaper for that specific use case.
Can Bannerbear generate OG images?
Yes, but it requires creating a custom template first using their visual editor, then calling their API. ogimg.xyz provides ready-to-use templates out of the box — you can generate an OG image with a single API call in seconds.
Ready to try OG Image Generator?
Start generating OG images for free. No credit card required. 50 images/month on the free plan.