A cheaper Bannerbear alternative
What is a cheaper alternative to Bannerbear?
Platemark does the same core job as Bannerbear: fill a template's text and image slots over an API and get back a PNG or MP4. Bannerbear's $49 plan includes 1,000 credits. Platemark's $49 plan includes 10,000 images, and there's a free tier with 100 a month.
Platemark also runs as a remote MCP server, so AI agents can use it directly, and its templates fit text automatically. What it doesn't have yet is a drag and drop template editor. You start from its templates and change colors, words and photos.
curl https://platemark.rowhousesoftware.com/v1/templatesQuestions
Does it do video?
Yes, up to 90 seconds from template or photo scenes, with zoom, pan, fades and audio.
Can I import my Bannerbear templates?
Not automatically. Email support@rowhousesoftware.com with what you need.