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Screenshotbase vs Serialif Color

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

APIScreenshotbaseNEW—Serialif ColorNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Screenshotbase vs Serialif Color: common questions

Which is more reliable, Screenshotbase or Serialif Color?

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

Serialif Color needs no key, while Screenshotbase requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Serialif Color first.

Can I call Screenshotbase and Serialif Color from the browser?

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

Are Screenshotbase and Serialif Color free for commercial use?

Screenshotbase has unclear commercial terms, and Serialif Color 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.