Screenshotlayer vs ShotOG
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Screenshotlayer vs ShotOG: common questions
Which is more reliable, Screenshotlayer or ShotOG?
Both are neck-and-neck — Screenshotlayer and ShotOG each measure 100% 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, Screenshotlayer or ShotOG?
ShotOG has the lower median latency in our checks — Screenshotlayer responds in 301 ms versus ShotOG at 185 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 Screenshotlayer and ShotOG need an API key?
Screenshotlayer needs no key, while ShotOG requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Screenshotlayer first.
Can I call Screenshotlayer and ShotOG from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Screenshotlayer and ShotOG from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Screenshotlayer and ShotOG free for commercial use?
Screenshotlayer has unclear commercial terms, and ShotOG 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.