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OpenQR vs Screenshotbase

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

APIOpenQRHEALTHY75ScreenshotbaseDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%0.0%
Uptime · 30d100%0.0%
P50 · ms2356—
P95 · ms4987—
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

OpenQR vs Screenshotbase: common questions

Which is more reliable, OpenQR or Screenshotbase?

On our scheduled checks, OpenQR leads on measured uptime — OpenQR at 100% versus Screenshotbase at 0.0% 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 OpenQR and Screenshotbase need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — OpenQR uses an API key and Screenshotbase 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 OpenQR and Screenshotbase from the browser?

Only OpenQR is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Screenshotbase needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are OpenQR and Screenshotbase free for commercial use?

OpenQR 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.