⚡ API Comparison

ToolCenter vs HTML/CSS to Image

HTML/CSS to Image charges 9/month for 1,000 images. ToolCenter includes html-to-image plus 34 other APIs for €9/month with 10,000 calls. Same functionality, 10× more value.

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Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Feature	ToolCenter	HTML/CSS to Image
Free Tier	100 calls/mo	50 images/mo
Starting Price	€9/mo (10K calls)	9/mo (1K images)
Cost per 1K images	€0.90	9
HTML to Image	✅	✅
CSS Support	✅	✅
Google Fonts	✅	✅
Custom Width/Height	✅	✅
Multiple Formats	PNG, JPG, WebP	PNG, JPG
Screenshot API	✅	❌
PDF Generation	✅	❌
QR Code API	✅	❌
OG Image Templates	✅	❌
Email Validation	✅	❌
IP Geolocation	✅	❌
Phone Validation	✅	❌
URL Metadata	✅	❌
Currency + Weather APIs	✅	❌
Total APIs Available	35+	1
Official SDKs	Python, Node.js, PHP, Go	Limited
Retina/High-DPI	✅	✅

Why Developers Switch from HTML/CSS to Image

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97% Cost Savings

HTML/CSS to Image charges 9/month for 1,000 images. ToolCenter gives you html-to-image plus 34 other APIs for €9/month with 10,000 calls. Same functionality, dramatically lower cost.

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35 APIs for the Price of 1

HTML/CSS to Image only converts HTML to images. ToolCenter adds screenshots, PDFs, QR codes, OG images, email validation, IP lookup, weather, currency data, and more. One subscription replaces dozens.

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Better Image Generation

Same HTML-to-image quality plus WebP format support, OG image templates, and dynamic social card generation. Plus you can screenshot live websites alongside your custom HTML.

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Better Developer Experience

Official SDKs for Python, Node.js, PHP, and Go. Comprehensive documentation, code examples, and consistent JSON responses across all APIs. Easier integration, fewer dependencies.

API Call Comparison

HTML/CSS to Image

POST https://hcti.io/v1/image
Authorization: Basic [base64_credentials]

{
  "html": "Hello World",
  "css": "h1 { color: blue; }",
  "google_fonts": "Roboto"
}

// Only does HTML → Image
// 9/mo for 1000 images

ToolCenter ✨

POST https://toolcenter.dev/api/v1/html-to-image
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

{
  "html": "Hello World",
  "css": "h1 { color: blue; }",
  "fonts": ["Roboto"],
  "format": "png"
}

// Same result + 34 other APIs
// €9/mo for 10,000 calls

Both APIs produce the same image quality. ToolCenter uses standard Bearer auth and gives you 34 additional APIs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ToolCenter a drop-in replacement for HTML/CSS to Image?

Yes. The API structure is nearly identical — you send HTML and CSS, get back an image. ToolCenter uses Bearer authentication instead of Basic auth, but the core functionality and image quality are the same.

What about font support and rendering quality?

ToolCenter supports Google Fonts, custom fonts, high-DPI rendering, and produces the same image quality as HTML/CSS to Image. We also support WebP format for smaller file sizes and faster loading.

How much money will I save by switching?

At 1,000 images/month, you'll save 0/month (40/year) while getting 34 additional APIs. At higher volumes, the savings become even more dramatic — 10,000 images would cost 90/month with HCTI vs €9 with ToolCenter.

What extra features does ToolCenter offer beyond HTML-to-image?

You get screenshot APIs for live websites, PDF generation, QR codes with custom logos, OG image templates for social media, email/phone validation, IP geolocation, currency conversion, weather data, and 25+ more APIs.