IMG.LY vs Fabric.js

Looking for full customization, scalability, and enterprise-grade features? With IMG.LY, you get it all. See why CreativeEditor SDK is the best alternative to Fabric.js.

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What makes IMG.LY the best Fabric.js alternative?

Full Customization & White-Labeling

A fully customizable, white-label solution where you control the UI, branding, and functionality.

Extensibility & Plugin System

Supports custom plugins and extensibility, allowing businesses to tailor the editor to specific use cases.

Advanced Vector & Raster Editing

Seamless support for both vector and raster editing, including shape manipulation, filters, and blending modes.

Cross-Platform Support

Runs on Web, iOS, Android, React Native, Flutter, macOS, Electron, and Node.js for maximum flexibility.

What Our Clients Say About Us

IMG.LY’s solution engineers did a deep dive on our business case and helped us implement a custom print kiosk UI.

André Albrecht
Digital Solution Manager
 @ 
Brother

Our customers create over a million personalized postcards each year choosing from over hundreds of templates with IMG.LY’s SDK. It’s the only solution that allows us to build our own specialized, on-brand UI that integrates seamlessly with our platform.

Jeanine Zaalberg
Product Manager
 @ 
Swiss Post

Our app has photo-editing at the very core of its experience and the editor has been invaluable in making that vision happen. There are no other tools on the market up to the quality of PE.SDK.

Toby Green
Lead Developer
 @ 
Elbi

IMG.LY vs. Fabric.js at a Glance

Features

IMG.LY

Fabric.js

Turnkey Solutions for Different Use Cases

Pre-built editors for video, social, and marketing content.

Requires manual setup and customization for specific use cases.

Plugin System

Robust plugin system allowing developers to extend functionality and add custom features.

No dedicated plugin system; requires custom coding to extend functionality.

Framework & Platform Support

Cross-platform support including Web, iOS, Android, React Native, Flutter, macOS, Electron, and Node.js.

JavaScript-based, primarily used in web applications.

Advanced Templating Workflows

Full API access to modify templates programmatically with placeholders  and constraints, allowing dynamic text, image replacement, resizing.

Basic templating system; lacks native API-driven dynamic content support.

AI-Powered Editing

Supports dynamic content insertion, batch processing, and generative AI for automation.

No built-in AI-powered editing capabilities.

Advanced Image Editing

Provides professional-grade image editing features, including layering, blending, and effects.

Offers basic image and vector manipulation but lacks advanced photo editing tools.

Openness & File Compatibility

Can import Photoshop (PSD), InDesign (INDD), and Illustrator (AI) files, and export scene files for saving work-in-progress.

Primarily supports SVG, JSON, and canvas-based rendering.

Asset Libraries

Easily integrates third-party libraries like Unsplash and Getty Images for streamlined asset management.

No built-in asset library integration; requires manual implementation.

Scalable Solutions & Engineering

A mature company with a larger engineering and support team, providing dedicated solution engineers and faster feature delivery.

Open-source project with community support; lacks dedicated enterprise engineering support.

IMG.LY

Fabric.js

Turnkey Solutions for Different Use Cases

Pre-built editors for video, social, and marketing content.

Requires manual setup and customization for specific use cases.

Plugin System

Robust plugin system allowing developers to extend functionality and add custom features.

No dedicated plugin system; requires custom coding to extend functionality.

Framework & Platform Support

Cross-platform support including Web, iOS, Android, React Native, Flutter, macOS, Electron, and Node.js.

JavaScript-based, primarily used in web applications.

Advanced Templating Workflows

Full API access to modify templates programmatically with placeholders  and constraints, allowing dynamic text, image replacement, resizing.

Basic templating system; lacks native API-driven dynamic content support.

AI-Powered Editing

Supports dynamic content insertion, batch processing, and generative AI for automation.

No built-in AI-powered editing capabilities.

Advanced Image Editing

Provides professional-grade image editing features, including layering, blending, and effects.

Offers basic image and vector manipulation but lacks advanced photo editing tools.

Openness & File Compatibility

Can import Photoshop (PSD), InDesign (INDD), and Illustrator (AI) files, and export scene files for saving work-in-progress.

Primarily supports SVG, JSON, and canvas-based rendering.

Asset Libraries

Easily integrates third-party libraries like Unsplash and Getty Images for streamlined asset management.

No built-in asset library integration; requires manual implementation.

Scalable Solutions & Engineering

A mature company with a larger engineering and support team, providing dedicated solution engineers and faster feature delivery.

Open-source project with community support; lacks dedicated enterprise engineering support.

Everything you need

Key Capabilities

Learn more about some of the functionalities of IMG.LY’s SDK

Editing

Transform

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Crop, flip, and rotate with ease. Preset crop ratios to common formats.

Filters

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Over 60 state-of-the-art filters allow users to control the style and mood of their creations.

Adjustments

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Fine-tune designs with an exhaustive set of adjustment operations such as brightness and contrast.

Effect & Blur

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Add a unique mood to designs with effects & blur.

Element Snapping

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Snap stickers and text to control points for more precise placements.

Blend Modes & Grouping

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Define the blending behavior and grouping.

Undo & Redo

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Allow users to undo and redo all editing operations.

Printing

Cutout Lines

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Create and customize cutout shapes for web-to-print.

CMYK/ Spot color support

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Integrate CMYK and Pantone color spaces, customized color libraries, including your brand's colors.

Templating

Design Templates

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Create role based design templates to jumpstart users’ creativity.

Text Variables

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Enable mass personalization and creative automation by embedding variables.

Placeholders & Lockable Designs

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Constrain templates to guide your users’ design and ensure brand consistency.

Configurable Presets

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Enforce a consistent aesthetic across all creations by using preset filters, adjustments, fonts, and crop ratios.

Customizability

Build Custom UIs

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Use the headless API powering all creative operations to implement an entirely custom UI.

Theming

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Change the editor theme to fit seamlessly with your app.

Media Libraries

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Set up custom libraries that are easily sortable.

Toolbar Customization

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Reposition toolbar elements, change icons, or rename tools to fit your use case.

Internationalization

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Add support for additional languages, and customize any button label.

Export Options

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Export designs in JPG, PNG, or PDF with custom quality, page ranges, and dimensions.

And there’s more

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Variable Data Printing

Variable Data Printing

Enable mass-personalization in your design & print workflows.
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Photo Prints

Provide seamless design experience and inspire users with easily personalized templates.
Learn MoreOpen Showcase
Print Personalization

Print Personalization

Streamline personalization for your print products.
Learn MoreOpen Showcase
Apparel Designer

Apparel Designer

Whether t-shirts, hoodies or caps, build for any use case, deploy on any platform.
Learn MoreOpen Showcase

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Automate design processes and generate on-brand marketing materials with ease.
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IMG.LY for Marketing Tech

Scale and automate any creative workflow.
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Camera SDK

Make in-app recording easy with our Camera SDK.
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Photo Editor SDK

Bring beautiful photo editing to your applications.
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Creative Editor SDK

Empower your users with an easy-to-use design editor.
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IMG.LY for Social Media

Unleash your users' creativity & leverage user generated content.
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IMG.LY for DAM

Empower users to create, collaborate , and automate design tasks in your app.
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Video Editor SDK

Powerful video editor for your iOS, Android, and web applications.
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FAQs

What is the best alternative to Fabric.js?

If you're looking for a powerful alternative to Fabric.js, IMG.LY's CreativeEditor SDK is a great choice. It provides full customization, advanced vector and raster editing, cross-platform support, and enterprise-grade features that Fabric.js lacks.

What are the key differences between IMG.LY and Fabric.js?

IMG.LY offers a more feature-rich, enterprise-ready solution with turnkey editors, AI-powered automation, a robust plugin system, and multi-platform support. Fabric.js, on the other hand, is an open-source JavaScript library primarily focused on canvas-based rendering.

Can Fabric.js and IMG.LY be used for professional design tools?

Fabric.js is great for lightweight applications and basic vector manipulation, but it lacks advanced features like multi-track editing, automation, and plugin extensibility. IMG.LY provides these advanced capabilities, making it a better fit for professional and enterprise-grade design tools.

How do Fabric.js and IMG.LY compare in terms of AI-powered editing and automation?

Fabric.js does not have built-in AI-powered editing features. IMG.LY, however, supports AI-driven automation, batch processing, and dynamic content insertion for more efficient workflows.

Which solution is suitable for large-scale applications?

IMG.LY is designed for scalability, offering enterprise support, multi-platform compatibility, and a dedicated engineering team. Fabric.js, being open-source, relies on community contributions and may not have the same level of scalability or support.

Which solution provides better cross-platform support?

IMG.LY supports Web, iOS, Android, React Native, Flutter, macOS, Electron, and Node.js, making it highly versatile. Fabric.js is JavaScript-based and primarily used for web applications.

How does IMG.LY handle asset management compared to Fabric.js?

IMG.LY integrates seamlessly with third-party asset libraries like Unsplash and Getty Images, while Fabric.js does not have built-in asset library support, requiring custom implementations.

Which option is better for developers looking to extend functionality?

IMG.LY provides a robust plugin system that allows developers to customize and extend functionality. Fabric.js, however, lacks a dedicated plugin system, requiring manual coding to introduce new features.