Abstract API vs ScreenshotOne.com

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%99.02%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms700340
P95 · ms1656843
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Abstract API vs ScreenshotOne.com: common questions

Which is more reliable, Abstract API or ScreenshotOne.com?

Both are neck-and-neck — Abstract API and ScreenshotOne.com each measure 99.02% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Abstract API or ScreenshotOne.com?

ScreenshotOne.com has the lower median latency in our checks — Abstract API responds in 700 ms versus ScreenshotOne.com at 340 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do Abstract API and ScreenshotOne.com need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Abstract API uses an API key and ScreenshotOne.com uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Abstract API and ScreenshotOne.com from the browser?

Yes — both Abstract API and ScreenshotOne.com send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Abstract API and ScreenshotOne.com free for commercial use?

Abstract API has unclear commercial terms, and ScreenshotOne.com has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.