Screenshot API review
A hosted screenshot API for scheduled snapshots and visual comparisons.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
Screenshot API is a hosted service that renders web pages in a browser and returns PNG, JPEG, or WebP images through an HTTP API. It is aimed at developers and teams building link previews, thumbnails, reports, visual monitoring, or QA workflows. Full-page capture, custom viewport dimensions, image scale, dark-mode preference, and a capture delay make it useful for both one-off images and repeatable checks.
Its snapshot and comparison features are the clearest fit for visual regression work. A page can be compared with another URL or a saved baseline, and scheduled snapshot sets can send summaries to Slack. The Free plan includes all formats and options plus daily snapshot checks. Starter costs $9 per month and adds hourly schedules; Pro costs $29 per month and adds Slack delivery. Team is $49 per month with deploy checks for every project, while Business is $149 per month with priority rendering. These monthly tiers make the schedule and delivery upgrades explicit for teams deciding how frequently to check pages and where to receive results.
The product is cloud-based, with API access and a browser extension listed as deployment options. Developers can also connect through the hosted MCP server, which supports Claude, Claude Code, Cursor, and ChatGPT; Slack is listed as an integration. Email and documentation are the support channels, and GDPR is the stated compliance posture. This is a focused option for URL-based screenshot capture and recurring visual checks, rather than a fit for workflows that need caller-supplied HTML or PDF output. Solo developers and small or mid-market teams seeking managed captures may find its scope suitable; choose another approach if local rendering or HTML input is central.
Questions about Screenshot API
Does Screenshot API have a free plan? Yes, there is a free plan; paid plans start at $9/mo (Starter).
How much does Screenshot API cost? Screenshot API lists 4 paid plans; the lowest is Starter at $9/mo.
What does Screenshot API run on? Web. It runs in the cloud and as a browser extension.
What does Screenshot API integrate with? 5 integrations: Slack, Claude, Claude Code, Cursor and ChatGPT.
Who is Screenshot API built for? Solo users, small businesses and mid-market companies (our editorial estimate).
Screenshot API pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Captures full pages as PNG, JPEG, or WebP with custom viewports.
- Compares pages with another URL or a saved baseline.
- Free plan includes daily snapshot checks; scheduled sets can send Slack summaries.
- Where it doesn't
- Cloud-only API capture is documented for URLs, not caller-supplied HTML.
- Hourly schedules start at $9/month; Slack delivery starts at $29/month.
- The service has limited deployment options beyond cloud and a browser extension.
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