17.7
Browshot
Browshot
Browshot is a web service for taking real-time screenshots of live websites through a dashboard or API.
Free planWebAPILinux
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ApiFlash
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Free planWebAPI
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Choosing well
Choose how you will connect
Services here offer web access, APIs, browser extensions, self-hosted options or Linux support. Pick a direct API for automated jobs, or a web interface when you need a dashboard.
Check capture controls
Compare support for full-page capture, custom viewport sizes and wait conditions. These controls affect whether dynamic pages render at the right size and state before the image is returned.
Geolocation support can help when a page changes by region, so check that feature if location-specific output matters.
Match input and output
HTML input is useful when you need to render supplied markup rather than a public URL. PDF output matters when the result must be a document instead of an image.
Review the exact combination of HTML, PDF and screenshot options offered by a service before building around it.
Compare plans and trials
A free plan is available from services on this list, while other services start at paid prices such as $1 per month, $3 per month, €1 per month, $20 per month on annual billing or $49 per month. Check what the plan includes before choosing.
Free trials are available from services including CaptureKit and providers advertising 30-day trials. A free plan and a trial are different, so compare both terms.
Questions people ask
Can I capture a full web page?
Full-page capture is a comparison field for this category. Check the service details to confirm that it supports the page length and layout you need.
Can I set a browser viewport?
Custom viewport is one of the listed comparison fields. Verify the supported dimensions and options before integrating a service.
Do these services support PDF output?
PDF output is one of the comparison fields. Check the provider's documentation for its PDF workflow and input requirements.
Can I use HTML as input?
HTML input is a comparison field for these tools. Confirm whether the service accepts your markup directly and what rendering conditions it supports.