GrabShot vs Self-hosted Puppeteer

An honest, side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right screenshot API.

Pricing

Self-hosted Puppeteer

Free (but server costs $20-100+/mo)

GrabShot

Free tier (25/mo) · Starter $9/mo · Pro $29/mo

Skip the DevOps headache. GrabShot handles browser management, scaling, and maintenance for $9/mo. No server to manage.

Feature Comparison

Self-hosted Puppeteer

  • ● Full browser control
  • ● Free & open source
  • ● Customizable
  • ● No API limits
  • ● Local execution

GrabShot

  • ✓ Zero setup required
  • ✓ Managed infrastructure
  • ✓ Auto-scaling
  • ✓ Device frame mockups
  • ✓ AI cleanup
  • ✓ No server maintenance
  • ✓ Free tier (25/mo)

The Verdict

Puppeteer gives you full control but demands significant DevOps effort. GrabShot is ideal when you want screenshots without managing infrastructure.

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25 screenshots/month. No credit card required. Set up in 30 seconds.

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