GrabShot vs URLBox
URLBox is a well-known screenshot API, but at $39/mo it's one of the pricier options. GrabShot delivers comparable quality at $9/mo with device frames and AI cleanup included.
| Feature | GrabShot | URLBox |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $9/mo | $39/mo |
| Free tier | 25/mo (forever) | 7-day trial only |
| Device frames | ✅ iPhone, MacBook, browser | ❌ |
| AI cleanup | ✅ Gemini Vision | ⚠️ Basic blocking |
| Dark mode | ✅ | ✅ |
| Retina (2x) | ✅ | ✅ |
| PDF generation | ✅ via PDFMagic | ✅ |
| Webhooks | ❌ Not yet | ✅ |
| Geo-targeting | ❌ EU only | ✅ |
| Self-hostable | ✅ | ❌ |
Where GrabShot wins
4x cheaper: GrabShot starts at $9/mo. URLBox starts at $39/mo. For startups, indie hackers, and side projects, this is a big deal.
Permanent free tier: GrabShot gives you 25 screenshots/month forever. URLBox only offers a 7-day trial, then you must pay.
Device frames: Wrap any screenshot in an iPhone, MacBook, or browser frame with one parameter. URLBox doesn't offer this.
AI cleanup: Automatically remove cookie banners and popups using Gemini Vision. URLBox has basic element blocking but no AI-powered cleanup.
Where URLBox wins
More mature: URLBox has been around longer with extensive documentation, webhooks, and integrations.
Geo-targeting: Capture screenshots from multiple geographic regions. GrabShot currently serves from EU only.
Webhooks: URLBox supports async webhooks for large batch operations. GrabShot is synchronous only for now.
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