Poptin API vs Screenshotbase
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Poptin API vs Screenshotbase: common questions
Which is more reliable, Poptin API or Screenshotbase?
On our scheduled checks, Poptin API leads on measured uptime — Poptin API 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 Poptin API and Screenshotbase need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Poptin API 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 Poptin API and Screenshotbase from the browser?
Only Poptin API 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 Poptin API and Screenshotbase free for commercial use?
Poptin 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.