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Best Screenshot APIs 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Screenshot APIs capture web pages and return images or documents for apps, automation and publishing. This guide helps buyers compare tools by the controls they expose and the way they run.
The standings: top 10
| Name | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 SelectPdf | 6.0 | $19 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Webshot | 5.7 | $1.99 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 03 Browshot | 5.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 04 CaptureKit | 5.5 | $7 a month | Free plan | Web, Browser extension, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 05 ScreenshotBee | 5.5 | $9 one-time | Free plan | Web, API | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 06 ScrapingBee | 5.4 | $19 a month | Free plan | Web, API | 3 Oct 2026 |
| 07 ScreenshotCore | 5.4 | $8 a month | Free plan | Web, API | 2 Oct 2026 |
| 08 HTML2PDF.app | 5.2 | $9 a month | Free plan | Web, API | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 09 MarkupGo | 5.2 | $29 a month | Free plan | Web, API | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 10 PeekShot | 5.2 | $9 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, API | 7 Oct 2026 |
The list is ordered by newest releases first and uses figures the makers publish. Nothing is scored.
02
Webshot
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.7 Visit
03
Browshot
Browshot suits developers and teams that need website screenshots through a dashboard, API, or command-line tools.
WebWindowsMac+2 Record5.6 Visit
04
CaptureKit
WebBrowser extensionAPI Record5.5 Visit
05
ScreenshotBee
WebAPI Record5.5 Visit
Before you choose
Compare free access and paid entry
A free plan is available from tools in this category, and a free trial is available from some. Check what the free option permits before choosing a paid tier.
Published starting prices vary. Examples include AddScreenshots at $3 per month, API2PDF from $1 per month and cloudlayer.io from $49 per month. APIVoid Screenshot API lists $20 per month with annual billing, while HQAPI Screenshot Service lists €1 per month.
Check capture controls
Compare support for full-page capture, custom viewport sizes and wait conditions. These controls affect how a page is rendered before the screenshot is returned.
Geolocation is another comparison point when a page changes by region.
Match inputs to outputs
HTML input can help when your workflow starts with markup rather than a public URL. PDF output matters when the result must be delivered as a document instead of an image.
Pick a platform that fits your workflow
Tools in this category run on the web, through an API, in Windows, as an extension, in a self-hosted setup or on Linux. Check the platform label against your deployment needs.
Cloudflare Browser Rendering offers Browser Run, which runs headless Chrome on Cloudflare's global network for browser automation, web scraping, testing and content generation.
Review licence terms
If you need to read or change code, check the tool's licence and self-hosting terms before adoption. A hosted API, browser extension and self-hosted service can impose different operating requirements.
Questions
Do Screenshot APIs offer free plans?
Yes. A free plan is offered by items in this category, while other tools use paid plans or trials.
Can I try a Screenshot API without paying?
Some tools offer a free trial, and some offer a free plan. Trial length and plan limits depend on the maker.
Which platforms do these tools support?
Platforms represented here include web, API, Windows, browser extension, self-hosted deployment and Linux.
What capture settings should I compare?
Compare full-page capture, custom viewport, wait conditions and geolocation support. These settings control how the page is rendered.
Can a Screenshot API accept HTML and return a PDF?
HTML input and PDF output are comparison fields for this category. Check the individual tool's published support before selecting it.
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