Comparison
OG Image Generator vs Canva
OG Image Generator and Canva solve fundamentally different problems. Canva is a manual design tool; ogimg.xyz is a programmatic API. If you need to generate OG images for dozens or hundreds of pages, ogimg.xyz automates what would take hours in Canva.
Our price
From $4.90/mo
Canva price
Free / Pro $12.99/mo
Our speed
~200ms
Free tier
50 img/mo
Feature Comparison
Why choose OG Image Generator
- Fully automated — no manual design work
- API-first: generate images programmatically
- ~200ms response time vs 5-15 minutes manually
- Pre-built OG image templates (1200x630)
- Scales to thousands of pages effortlessly
Why choose Canva
- Unlimited design flexibility
- Thousands of templates for all purposes
- Team collaboration features
- Full brand kit management
- Export to multiple formats including video
When to Use Each
Use OG Image Generator when...
You have 10+ pages needing OG images and want to automate the process. Developers and technical marketers who value speed over pixel-perfect customization.
Use Canva when...
You need to design a single, highly custom image with full creative control. Non-technical users who prefer visual drag-and-drop over API calls.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would I use ogimg.xyz instead of Canva?
Canva requires you to manually design each image. If you have 50 blog posts, that's 50 manual design sessions. ogimg.xyz generates all 50 images with API calls in under 10 seconds total. It's automation vs. manual design.
Is Canva's quality better?
Canva gives you unlimited design flexibility, so a skilled designer can create more visually complex images. However, for social preview images (which follow standard patterns like title + description + branding), ogimg.xyz's templates produce professional results that are optimized for the 1200x630 OG format.
Can I use both?
Absolutely. Many developers use Canva for one-off hero images and marketing materials, while using ogimg.xyz's API to automatically generate OG images for blog posts, docs, and product pages.
Ready to try OG Image Generator?
Start generating OG images for free. No credit card required. 50 images/month on the free plan.