The best screenshot API
for developers
See how WebCaptureAPI compares to other screenshot API services and self-hosted alternatives on pricing, features, and ease of use.
Start free — no credit card| Feature | Recommended WebCaptureAPISimple, affordable, developer-first | ScreenshotAPI.net General screenshot service | ScreenshotMachine Established screenshot service | Puppeteer (self-hosted) DIY headless Chrome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 100/month | 100/month | 100/month | Free |
| No credit card to start | ||||
| Starting price | €14/mo | $19/mo | $14/mo | Server costs |
| Full-page screenshots | ||||
| Scheduled screenshots | ||||
| Email delivery | ||||
| REST API | ||||
| Output formats | PNG, JPEG | PNG, JPEG, PDF | PNG, JPEG, GIF | PNG, JPEG, PDF |
| Response time | < 3s | Varies | Varies | Depends on server |
| Uptime SLA | 99.9% SLA on Pro | Not published | Not published | You manage it |
| Get started free | External service | External service | External service |
Competitor data based on publicly available pricing pages. Prices shown in original currency.
Why developers choose WebCaptureAPI
The features that matter most for production use.
Scheduled screenshots built in
Most screenshot APIs only do on-demand captures. WebCaptureAPI includes scheduled jobs that run automatically and deliver to your inbox — no polling, no cron jobs to manage.
Transparent, predictable pricing
Flat monthly plans with a fixed screenshot quota. No per-request metering that produces surprise bills. Know exactly what you'll pay each month.
No infrastructure to manage
Running Puppeteer yourself means managing Chrome memory leaks, version mismatches, cold starts, and server scaling. WebCaptureAPI handles all of that so you don't have to.
Start for free in 2 minutes
Sign up, grab your API key from the dashboard, and make your first screenshot request. No credit card, no sales call, no approval process.
Get started in 2 minutes
Three steps from signup to your first screenshot.
Sign up free
Create your account — no credit card required. Free tier includes 100 screenshots/month.
Get your API key
Go to Dashboard → API Keys and create your first key. It starts with sk_ and is ready to use immediately.
Make a request
One GET request with your URL and API key. You get a PNG or JPEG back in the response body.
curl -H "x-api-key: sk_your_api_key" \ "https://api.webcaptureapi.com/api/screenshot?url=https://example.com&format=png" \ --output screenshot.png
Try the best screenshot API free
100 screenshots/month on the free tier. No credit card, no commitment.