A Modern DynaPictures Alternative with Better Pricing and Editor

DynaPictures has been around since 2020 and they've done solid work in the image automation space. German company, GDPR-focused, reliable API. If you're using it for banner generation or email personalization, it probably gets the job done.

But if you've been working with it for a while, you've likely noticed some friction. The editor feels dated compared to modern design tools. No multi-page template support for carousels. Limited integrations beyond Zapier and Pabbly. And pricing in EUR that starts at €29/month for just the basics.

I built Orshot because I needed something more flexible. Same core concept - turn templates into API endpoints - but with an editor that feels like Figma, not a web form from 2015.

Try Orshot Free (60 renders, no card needed)

What's Different

Here's a quick comparison if you're evaluating both:

The Real Gaps with DynaPictures

From what I've seen talking to users who've switched:

The editor is clunky — DynaPictures' template editor works, but it feels like a web form. No drag-and-drop positioning, no smart alignment, no keyboard shortcuts. If your team includes designers, they'll struggle. Orshot Studio feels like Figma - layers panel, smart guides, relative positioning with Smart Stacking.

No multi-page templates — Instagram carousels, LinkedIn slideshows, multi-page PDFs - DynaPictures can't do these natively. You'd generate each page separately and stitch them yourself. Orshot handles multi-page templates in a single API call, including multi-page videos.

Limited integrations — DynaPictures has Zapier, Pabbly, and Integrately. That's it. No n8n support (huge for self-hosted automation), no MCP Server for AI tools like Claude, no CLI for terminal workflows. Orshot connects with all of these plus Make, Dynamic URLs, and more.

No embeddable editor — DynaPictures has a widget for end-users to fill forms and generate images. But you can't embed an actual design editor in your app. Orshot Studio Embed gives your users a full Canva-like editor inside your product - white-labeled, with webhooks for template changes.

No agency support — If you're an automation agency building for multiple clients, DynaPictures doesn't offer any special program. Orshot's Agency Partner Program gives you unlimited sandbox workspaces, pooled renders, and client handoff tools - completely free.

What You Get Extra

Beyond solving these gaps:

• Import templates from anywhere - Clone from Canva, import from Figma with our plugin, or use the AI Template Generator to create templates from screenshots.

• Better video support - Export to MP4, WebM, or GIF. Control each video layer with .trimStart, .trimEnd, .muted, and .loop parameters. DynaPictures doesn't do video at all.

• Dynamic URLs - Generate images on the fly by passing parameters in the URL. No API call needed for simple use cases. Learn more.

• Actual support - I respond to chat messages, usually within an hour. Sometimes I'll just hop on a call if something's complicated.

Utility Templates

We have pre-built API templates for common tasks:

• Twitter Screenshot API - Clean tweet screenshots
• Website Screenshot API - Full page captures
• Dynamic Image Resizer API - Resize on the fly

These work standalone or combined with your custom templates.

Switching from DynaPictures

Here's how most people do it:

Step 1: Recreate Your Templates (15-30 min)

Rebuild in Studio - Open your DynaPictures template, recreate it in Orshot Studio. The editor is more intuitive, so it usually goes faster than expected.

Use AI - Screenshot your DynaPictures output, drop it into the AI Template Generator. It'll recreate the structure, you fine-tune.

Import from Figma - If you have designs in Figma, use our plugin to import directly.

Step 2: Update Your API Calls (10 min)

DynaPictures API:

const response = await fetch("https://api.dynapictures.com/designs/{id}", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    Authorization: "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY",
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    format: "jpeg",
    params: [
      { name: "title", text: "Hello World" },
      { name: "image", imageUrl: "https://example.com/photo.jpg" },
    ],
  }),
});

Orshot API:

const response = await fetch("https://api.orshot.com/v1/studio/render", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    Authorization: "Bearer YOUR_ORSHOT_API_KEY",
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    templateId: "your_template_id",
    modifications: {
      title: "Hello World",
      image: "https://example.com/photo.jpg",
    },
  }),
});

Cleaner structure, same concept. Full docs at orshot.com/docs.

Step 3: Test Your Integration

Use the free tier (60 renders) to validate everything works before going live. No credit card needed.

For Agencies

If you're building image automation for clients, check out the Agency Partner Program:

• Free to join
• Unlimited sandbox workspaces for development
• Pooled render quota (up to 200k/month)
• Client handoff tools when they're ready to subscribe

Apply here →

Try It

DynaPictures works. But if you want a better editor, multi-page support, modern integrations, and the ability to embed a design studio in your app - give Orshot a try.

Start Free → (60 renders, all features, no card)

Questions? Hit me up via chat on the site or email hi@orshot.com.