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Best Screenshot APIs in 2026

Screenshot APIs turn web pages or HTML into image or document output through an API, web app, extension, or related platform. This list is for people who need page captures without building a browser-rendering service from scratch.

  1. 1

    Browshot

    by Browshot
    Free plan APILinuxMac+2

    Browshot combines browser-based capture with API access, automation, extraction, and storage options.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $1 Visit site
  2. 2

    AddScreenshots

    by Add Screenshots Limited
    Free plan APIWeb
    7.4 Free plan · paid from $3/mo Visit site
  3. 3

    CaptureKit

    Free plan APIExtensionWeb
    7.4 Visit site
  4. 4

    ApiFlash

    by ApiFlash
    Free plan APIWeb

    ApiFlash offers configurable website capture through an HTTPS API, with several output formats and S3 export. The free plan includes 100 screenshots, and paid plans start at $7.00 per month.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $7/mo Visit site
  5. 5

    Microlink

    Free plan APIExtensionWeb
    7.3 Visit site
  6. 6

    Adobe PDF Services API

    by Adobe
    Free plan Web

    Adobe PDF Services API covers document creation, conversion, page operations, and template-based generation.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
  7. 7

    Cloudflare Browser Rendering

    Free plan APIWeb
    7.2 Visit site
  8. 8

    HTML2PDF.app

    by HTML2PDF.app
    Free plan APIWeb
    7.2 Free plan · paid from $9/mo Visit site
  9. 9

    APIScreenshot

    by APIScreenshot
    Free plan API
    7.1 Visit site
  10. 10

    MarkupGo

    by TOGEDIR LTD
    Free plan APIWeb
    7.1 From $29/mo Visit site
  11. 11

    PeekShot

    by PeekShot
    Free plan APIWeb
    7.1 From $29/mo Visit site
  12. 12

    SelectPdf

    by SelectPdf
    Free plan APILinuxMac+3
    7.1 From $19/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
  13. 13

    ScrapingBee

    by VostokInc SAS
    Free plan APIWeb

    ScrapingBee combines browser rendering, extraction methods, proxy handling, and dedicated APIs in a cloud service.

    7.0 From $19/mo Visit site
  14. 14

    Scrappey

    Free plan APIWeb
    7.0 Visit site
  15. 15

    Screenshot API

    by Caio Ricciuti
    Free plan APIWeb
    7.0 Free plan · paid from $9/mo Visit site
  16. 16

    Webshot

    by Tuxxin
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
    7.0 Free plan · paid from $1.99/mo Visit site
  17. 17

    PDFShift

    by SASU PDFShift
    Free plan Web

    Choose PDFShift for API-based HTML-to-PDF conversion, particularly when CSS and JavaScript rendering or Amazon S3 integration is useful.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from $24/mo Visit site
  18. 18

    ScraperAPI

    Free plan Web

    ScraperAPI combines scraping APIs, proxy services, rendering, structured parsing, and scheduled crawler jobs.

    6.9 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
  19. 19

    ScreenshotBee

    by ScreenshotBee
    Free plan APIWeb
    6.9 From $9 Visit site
  20. 20

    ScreenshotCore

    by DevBrothers LLC
    Free plan APIWeb
    6.9 From $8/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
  21. 21

    Screenshotty

    by Screenshotty
    Free plan APIWeb
    6.8 Free plan Visit site
  22. 22

    ScreenshotLayer

    Free plan API
    6.7 Visit site
  23. 23

    Screenshot Machine

    by Screenshot Machine
    Free plan Web

    Screenshot Machine provides configurable website capture through its web service, API, cloud deployment, and browser extension.

    6.7 Free plan · paid from €9/mo Visit site
  24. 24

    ScreenshotNeo

    by Yorker Media
    Free plan Web
    6.7 Visit site
  25. 25

    ScreenshotOne

    Free plan API
    6.7 Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Compare free plans, trial terms, and paid starting prices. Check support for full-page capture, custom viewports, wait conditions, HTML input, PDF output, and geolocation. If code access matters, review the licence and whether self-hosting fits your setup.

Questions

Are free plans available for screenshot APIs?

Yes. Tools on this list offer free plans, while others use paid plans or trials. Check the terms and limits for the service you are considering.

Do screenshot APIs offer free trials?

Yes. Free trials are offered by tools on this list, including services with 30-day trial terms. Confirm trial length and billing conditions before signing up.

What paid starting prices appear on the list?

Listed starting prices include $1/mo, €1/mo, $3/mo, $20/mo with annual billing, and $49/mo. Check the provider's pricing page for current terms.

Can these tools create PDFs as well as screenshots?

PDF output is a comparison point for this category. Check the individual tool entry to confirm whether it supports PDF generation.

What capture options should I compare?

Compare full-page capture, custom viewport, wait conditions, HTML input, and geolocation support to match your page and workflow needs.

Which platforms can I use?

Entries cover web, API, Windows, extensions, self-hosted setups, and Linux. Check the platform labels for the tool that fits your environment.

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