Autoscrape API vs Screenshotbase
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Autoscrape API vs Screenshotbase: common questions
Which is more reliable, Autoscrape API or Screenshotbase?
On our scheduled checks, Screenshotbase leads on measured uptime — Autoscrape API at —% versus Screenshotbase at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do Autoscrape API and Screenshotbase need an API key?
Autoscrape API needs no key, while Screenshotbase requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Autoscrape API first.
Can I call Autoscrape API and Screenshotbase from the browser?
Yes — both Autoscrape API and Screenshotbase 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 Autoscrape API and Screenshotbase free for commercial use?
Autoscrape API has unclear commercial terms, and Screenshotbase 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.