Comparison
OGKit vs screenshot APIs
OGKit is a screenshot API alternative when the image you need is a clean Open Graph card, not a screenshot of a whole webpage.
Screenshot APIs are powerful for capturing existing pages. OGKit is purpose-built for fast, branded social preview images that fit Open Graph and Twitter card dimensions.
Quick comparison
| Question | OGKit | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Rendering target | Designed 1200x630 social card. | Viewport screenshot of a webpage or HTML document. |
| Runtime cost | Template render without driving a full browser. | Often requires browser automation and page load timing. |
| Reliability | Controlled fields and templates reduce layout drift. | Depends on page CSS, assets, cookies, load timing, and viewport. |
| Use in metadata | Direct `og:image` URL for pages and docs. | Usually better for visual regression, website thumbnails, or receipts. |
Choose OGKit if
- You want social cards, not page screenshots.
- You need stable previews for Slack, LinkedIn, X, Discord, and iMessage.
- You want images generated from title, author, logo, product, or changelog fields.
Choose the alternative if
- You need to capture the actual page exactly as rendered.
- You are building website thumbnails or visual QA tools.
- You need arbitrary HTML rendering beyond OG card templates.
Example
<meta property="og:image" content="https://www.webmorp.art/api/og/brand?key=KEY&title=Acme+Launch&tagline=Ship+faster" />
<meta name="twitter:image" content="https://www.webmorp.art/api/og/brand?key=KEY&title=Acme+Launch&tagline=Ship+faster" />Frequently asked questions
When should I choose OGKit for screenshot apis?
You want social cards, not page screenshots. You need stable previews for Slack, LinkedIn, X, Discord, and iMessage. You want images generated from title, author, logo, product, or changelog fields.
Is OGKit a screenshot API?
No. OGKit generates designed 1200x630 Open Graph cards from structured fields. Screenshot APIs capture rendered webpages or HTML.
Can I try OGKit without an API key?
Yes. Use demo=1 in the Playground or API URL to generate watermarked evaluation images before creating a production key.
Related pages
OGKit turns one HTTPS URL into a 1200×630 Open Graph image. Read the API reference, the Open Graph SEO guide, try the Playground, or sign in to create API keys.