GrabShot vs ApiFlash
ApiFlash and GrabShot are both developer-friendly screenshot APIs with generous free tiers. The key difference: GrabShot includes device frames and AI-powered cleanup that ApiFlash doesn't.
| Feature | GrabShot | ApiFlash |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $9/mo | $29/mo |
| Free tier | 25/mo | 100/mo |
| Device frames | ✅ iPhone, MacBook, browser | ❌ |
| AI cleanup | ✅ Gemini Vision | ❌ |
| Dark mode | ✅ | ❌ |
| Ad blocking | ✅ | ❌ |
| CSS selector | ✅ | ❌ |
| Full page capture | ✅ | ✅ |
| Self-hostable | ✅ | ❌ |
| Response format | Image + JSON | Image only |
Where GrabShot wins
3x cheaper paid plans: GrabShot Starter is $9/mo vs ApiFlash at $29/mo for their lowest paid tier.
More features: GrabShot includes dark mode capture, ad blocking, CSS selector targeting, device frames, and AI cleanup. ApiFlash is more basic -- it captures screenshots reliably but with fewer options.
Self-hostable: GrabShot can be self-hosted via Docker. ApiFlash is cloud-only.
Where ApiFlash wins
Larger free tier: ApiFlash gives 100 free screenshots/month vs GrabShot's 25.
Simplicity: ApiFlash has a very simple API with fewer parameters. If you just need basic screenshots without extra features, it's straightforward.
Established track record: ApiFlash has been operating longer with proven reliability at scale.
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