Scrnify vs Shotstack
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Scrnify vs Shotstack: common questions
Which is more reliable, Scrnify or Shotstack?
Both are neck-and-neck — Scrnify and Shotstack 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, Scrnify or Shotstack?
Scrnify has the lower median latency in our checks — Scrnify responds in 927 ms versus Shotstack at 1167 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 Scrnify and Shotstack need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Scrnify uses an API key and Shotstack 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 Scrnify and Shotstack from the browser?
Only Shotstack is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Scrnify needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Scrnify and Shotstack free for commercial use?
Scrnify has unclear commercial terms, and Shotstack 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.