BrandBird.app ◆
BrandBird.app is a screenshot editor that turns raw screenshots into polished social media graphics with backgrounds, 3D effects, and device mockups.
Free·Free · from $15/mo
About Bannerbear
Bannerbear turns image and video creation into a programmable pipeline. Instead of manually designing every social post, email header, or product shot, you define dynamic templates and feed them data via API or no-code integrations. The result is thousands of on-brand, resized visuals generated automatically—no Photoshop required.
What it does
The core product lets you create templates with text, image, and shape layers that populate from your data. You can generate static images, GIFs, animated video captions, and even PDFs through a single API call. It also supports webhooks, Zapier, Make.com, Airtable, and URL-driven generation for flexibility.
Who it’s for
Bannerbear is built for marketing teams who need to produce social media creatives at scale, developers embedding image generation into a SaaS or e-commerce workflow, and content creators who want consistent branded visuals without a traditional design tool. It is not a general-purpose image editor or a replacement for professional design suites like Photoshop or Canva for manual one-off work.
Real use cases
- Auto-generate social media posts for Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn with consistent branding
- Create dynamic email headers or blog featured images from Airtable or RSS feeds
- Add video caption overlays to marketing videos automatically
- Generate product shots for e-commerce catalogs with varying text and prices
Key features
- Dynamic templates — Define text, image, and shape layers that auto-populate from data
- API & webhooks — Trigger image generation from any app or script via REST API or official Ruby, Node, PHP libraries
- Social media sizing presets — Pre-built dimensions for Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.
- Video captioning — Add animated text overlays to videos automatically
- Zapier & Make integrations — Connect to 2000+ apps without coding
- Image optimization — Output in WebP, PNG, or JPEG with compression via global CDN
Bannerbear Pricing
Bannerbear pricing: Free trial · from $49/mo. Billing model: Freemium.
Free Trial
30 API credits, no credit card required. Generate up to 30 images (1 image = 1 credit) to test the platform.
Automate — $49/month
1,000 API credits, 10 GB bandwidth. Includes REST API, Zapier, Make.com, Airtable, Forms integrations, 2FA, DPA, and email support.
Scale — $149/month
10,000 API credits, 50 GB bandwidth. Adds Signed URLs, Simple URLs, team members with roles, priority support.
Enterprise — $299/month
20,000 API credits, 100 GB bandwidth. Includes all Scale features plus BYO storage and Zoom support. Higher credit tiers (up to 2,000,000 credits) available.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bannerbear free to use?
Bannerbear offers a free trial with 30 API credits (no credit card required). Paid plans start at $49/month for 1,000 credits.
How much does Bannerbear cost?
Plans start at $49/month (Automate), $149/month (Scale), and $299/month (Enterprise). All plans require a subscription; there is no permanent free plan beyond the trial.
What can Bannerbear do?
Bannerbear automatically generates images, videos, GIFs, and PDFs from dynamic templates using an API or no-code integrations (Zapier, Make, Airtable). It is used for social media visuals, ecommerce banners, video captions, and more.
Who is Bannerbear best for?
It is best for marketing teams, developers, and content creators who need to produce large volumes of branded visuals without manual design. It is not ideal for one-off, non-template-based graphic design.
What are the top alternatives to Bannerbear?
Popular alternatives include Canva (via API), Cloudinary, ImageKit, and Placehold. Bannerbear differentiates with its template-first approach, video captioning, and simple credit-based pricing.
Does Bannerbear have a free plan?
No, there is no permanent free plan. The free trial gives 30 API credits for 30 days; after that you must choose a paid plan to continue.
