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The Best Templated Alternative

Templated charges 1 credit per PDF page. CraftMyPDF charges 1 credit per PDF, any page count. For a 5-page invoice or contract, that's a 5x difference, and it adds up fast across your monthly volume.

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How CraftMyPDF compares to Templated

The 7 differences that matter when generating multi-page PDFs at scale.

How CraftMyPDF compares to Templated
Feature CraftMyPDF Templated
Primary focus PDF generation API Multi-format: image, video, PDF
Free plan 50 PDFs/month, forever 50 credits, one-time trial
PDF credit model 1 credit = 1 PDF (any pages) 1 credit per page (5-page PDF = 5 credits)
Fillable PDF components Yes No
100+ barcode types Yes No (basic QR only)
Bring Your Own Storage Yes (AWS S3, Cloudflare R2) No
Best for Multi-page PDFs (invoices, contracts, reports) Mixed image, video, PDF for marketing

Why teams choose CraftMyPDF over Templated

Built for teams generating structured PDFs where page count, predictable pricing, and deeper features matter.

  • 1 credit = 1 PDF, any page count

    On CraftMyPDF, a 1-page receipt and a 50-page contract both cost 1 credit. Templated charges 1 credit per page. For multi-page documents, the math gets brutal: 200 five-page contracts costs you all 1,000 credits on Templated's Starter plan. The same 200 contracts costs 200 credits on CraftMyPDF.

  • Deeper PDF features

    Fillable forms, expressions, scripting, watermarks, 100+ barcode types, template versioning, and PDF import. Built specifically for invoices, contracts, certificates, and structured business documents that Templated's marketing-first editor wasn't designed for.

  • Bring Your Own Storage

    Store every generated PDF directly in your own AWS S3 or Cloudflare R2 bucket. Full data residency, audit trail control, no vendor lock-in on your files. Templated stores files on their AWS S3 only, with no BYO Storage option.

  • SOC 2 Type II audited

    CraftMyPDF holds SOC 2 Type II certification (April 2026) and is GDPR compliant. Templated's public compliance certifications aren't published. For most enterprise security reviews, CraftMyPDF clears the bar faster.

Full feature comparison

Every feature, side by side.

Full feature comparison
Features CraftMyPDF Templated
Integrations Zapier, Make.com, Coda, Airtable, Bubble.io, N8n, HubSpot, Flutterflow, Monkedo + Zapier, Make, n8n, Airtable, Bubble, Webhooks
Multi-page PDF generation Yes Yes
PDF Generation API Yes Yes
Image Generation (PNG, JPG, WebP) Yes Yes
Video generation (MP4) No Yes
PDF credit model 1 PDF = 1 credit 1 page = 1 credit
Drag-and-drop visual editor Yes Yes
Expressions / Dynamic content Yes Yes
Multi-Factor Authentication Yes Yes
Collaboration / Teams Yes Yes
Bring Your Own Storage (AWS S3, R2) Yes No
Template Versioning Yes No
Custom Fonts Yes Yes
Custom CSS Yes No
Watermark Yes No
User-defined Scripting Yes No
Import existing PDFs as template Yes No (Canva import only)
Charts component Yes Yes
Fillable PDF Components Yes No
100+ Barcode and QR types Yes No (basic only)
AI Template Generator No Yes
MCP Integration (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor) No Yes
Canva design import No Yes
White-label / Embedded editor Yes Yes
SOC 2 Type II Yes No
Permanent free plan Yes (50 PDFs/month) No (50-credit trial only)

When Templated might be the better fit

Templated is a well-built tool. For some teams it's the right choice. Here's when.

  • You need video generation

    Templated supports MP4 video rendering for marketing visuals. CraftMyPDF does PDFs and images, not video. If video is part of your output mix, Templated handles it natively.

  • You want AI to build your template

    Templated has an AI Template Generator that creates a starting template from a text prompt. CraftMyPDF doesn't. For rapid prototyping or starting from scratch, Templated's AI feature saves time.

  • You're already deep in Canva

    Templated imports existing Canva designs directly. CraftMyPDF doesn't. If you have hundreds of Canva templates you want to automate, Templated is the easier migration path.

  • You want MCP integration for AI assistants

    Templated supports MCP, so you can control rendering through Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT, and other AI assistants. CraftMyPDF doesn't have this yet.

Pricing: Same entry price, very different value for PDFs

Both tools start at $29/month. What you can actually generate at that price depends on whether you're making single-page or multi-page PDFs.

Pricing: Same entry price, very different value for PDFs
CraftMyPDF Templated
Free plan 50 PDFs/month, forever 50 credits, one-time trial
Entry tier $29/month, 1,200 PDFs $29/month, 1,000 credits
Mid tier $69/month, 12,000 PDFs $79/month, 5,000 credits
Higher tier $799/month, 300,000 PDFs $179/month, 25,000 credits
1-page PDFs you can generate at $29/month 1,200 1,000
5-page PDFs you can generate at $29/month 1,200 200
10-page PDFs you can generate at $29/month 1,200 100
PDF credit model 1 PDF = 1 credit 1 credit per page

For single-page documents (receipts, simple invoices), both tools are similar value at entry tier. For multi-page documents (contracts, reports, statements, certificates), CraftMyPDF stays cheaper at every tier because page count doesn't multiply your costs.

Switch from Templated to CraftMyPDF in 3 steps

Most teams complete the switch within a day. Live chat help throughout.

  1. Sign up free

    Create your account in 30 seconds. 50 free PDFs/month, no credit card required.

  2. Rebuild your templates

    Use our drag-and-drop editor to rebuild your templates, or import existing PDFs as starting points. Live chat help on day one.

  3. Swap your API endpoint

    Update your endpoint URL and API key. Same REST patterns. Most teams switch in under an hour.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before switching.

Is CraftMyPDF a good Templated alternative?
Yes. Especially if your primary output is PDFs at scale, you generate multi-page documents, or you need PDF-specific features like fillable forms, watermarks, scripting, 100+ barcode types, or BYO Storage. CraftMyPDF stays cheaper for multi-page PDFs because 1 PDF = 1 credit regardless of page count. If you need video generation or AI-assisted template creation, Templated is the broader choice.
How does Templated's credit system actually work for PDFs?
Templated bills 1 credit per page on PDFs. A 1-page invoice costs 1 credit. A 5-page contract costs 5 credits. A 25-page report costs 25 credits. So with Templated's Starter plan ($29/month, 1,000 credits), you can generate 1,000 single-page PDFs OR 200 five-page PDFs OR 100 ten-page reports. CraftMyPDF charges 1 credit per PDF, any page count, so the same 1,200-PDF allowance covers any document length.
Does CraftMyPDF have a white-label editor?
Yes. CraftMyPDF offers a white-label PDF template editor that you can embed in your own application, letting your end-users design and modify templates without leaving your platform. You can see it at craftmypdf.com/whitelabel-pdf-template-editor/. Templated offers a similar embedded editor feature.
Can CraftMyPDF generate images like Templated?
Yes. CraftMyPDF generates images (PNG, JPG, WebP) from the same templates used for PDFs. The difference: CraftMyPDF doesn't generate videos. If your output mix is PDFs and images, both tools cover it. If you need video, Templated is the better fit.
Where are PDFs stored, and for how long?
CraftMyPDF stores generated PDFs in your own AWS S3 or Cloudflare R2 bucket if you connect Bring Your Own Storage. You control retention, access, and data residency. Templated stores files on their AWS S3 only, with no BYO Storage option.

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