ShotAPI vs ScreenshotOne
Same API compatibility, lower prices. Switch in 5 minutes without changing your code.
Why Developers Look for Alternatives
Pricing
ScreenshotOne's free tier requires a credit card. Paid plans start at $19/month for just 1,000 screenshots.
Simplicity
Complex pricing tiers with feature gates. Just want screenshots without enterprise sales calls.
Flexibility
Want to test without commitment. Need a true free tier for development and testing.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | ShotAPI | ScreenshotOne |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | ✓ 100/day, no credit card | Credit card required |
| Starter Price | $9/month for 5,000 | $19/month for 1,000 |
| Formats | PNG, JPEG, WebP, PDF | PNG, JPEG, WebP, PDF |
| Full Page | ✓ All plans | ✓ All plans |
| Dark Mode | ✓ All plans | ✓ All plans |
| Ad Blocking | ✓ All plans | ✓ All plans |
| Cookie Banner Blocking | ✓ All plans | ✓ Premium only |
| CSS Selector | ✓ All plans | ✓ All plans |
| API Compatibility | ✓ Drop-in replacement | Native API |
Switch in 5 Minutes
Step 1: Get Your API Key
Sign up at shotapi.io and grab your API key. No credit card needed for free tier.
Step 2: Update Your Endpoint
Before (ScreenshotOne):
curl "https://api.screenshotone.com/take?url=https://example.com" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_KEY"After (ShotAPI):
curl "https://shotapi.io/api/screenshot?url=https://example.com" \
-H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY"Step 3: Test It
All the same parameters work: format, fullPage, width, height, selector, and more.
Pricing Comparison
SHOTAPI
$9/mo
- ✓ 5,000 screenshots/month
- ✓ All formats (PNG, JPEG, WebP, PDF)
- ✓ Full page screenshots
- ✓ Dark mode support
- ✓ Ad & cookie banner blocking
$1.80 per 1,000 screenshots
SCREENSHOTONE
$19/mo
- ✓ 1,000 screenshots/month
- ✓ All formats (PNG, JPEG, WebP, PDF)
- ✓ Full page screenshots
- ✓ Dark mode support
- ✗ Cookie banner blocking (premium only)
$19.00 per 1,000 screenshots
Ready to Switch?
Get started with 100 free screenshots per day. No credit card required.