Screenshot API Pricing: How Much Does It Really Cost?
A transparent breakdown of what you will actually pay across the major screenshot API providers. We did the math so you do not have to.
Published March 14, 2026 -- 7 min read
The TL;DR
If you need fewer than 100 screenshots per month, most APIs offer a free tier. Once you need more, pricing varies wildly. The cost per screenshot ranges from $0.001 to $0.01 depending on the provider and plan.
Quick answer:
ScreenshotAPI offers the best value at $29/mo for 10,000 screenshots ($0.0029/screenshot). The next cheapest option at similar volume is ApiFlash at $49/mo for 10,000 ($0.0049/screenshot).
Detailed Pricing Breakdown
Here is what each provider charges, including the cost per screenshot at each tier.
ScreenshotAPI (us)
| Plan | Price | Screenshots | Per Screenshot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 100/mo | $0.00 |
| Pro | $29/mo | 10,000/mo | $0.0029 |
| Business | $99/mo | 100,000/mo | $0.00099 |
URLBox
| Plan | Price | Screenshots | Per Screenshot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $19/mo | 2,000/mo | $0.0095 |
| Growth | $49/mo | 5,000/mo | $0.0098 |
| Scale | $99/mo | 15,000/mo | $0.0066 |
| Pro | $249/mo | 50,000/mo | $0.005 |
ApiFlash
| Plan | Price | Screenshots | Per Screenshot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 100/mo | $0.00 |
| Starter | $7/mo | 1,000/mo | $0.007 |
| Plus | $24/mo | 5,000/mo | $0.0048 |
| Pro | $49/mo | 10,000/mo | $0.0049 |
ScreenshotAPI.net
| Plan | Price | Screenshots | Per Screenshot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 100/mo | $0.00 |
| Basic | $19/mo | 5,000/mo | $0.0038 |
| Standard | $49/mo | 15,000/mo | $0.0033 |
| Pro | $99/mo | 50,000/mo | $0.002 |
The Real Cost: What Is Not in the Price
Monthly price is only part of the story. Here are hidden costs to watch for:
- Overage charges. Some providers charge per extra screenshot beyond your plan limit. ScreenshotAPI simply stops at your limit -- no surprise bills.
- Feature gating. URLBox includes S3 upload and webhooks, but those features are only on higher plans. Make sure you are comparing the same features at each price point.
- Self-hosting alternative. Running your own Puppeteer server costs roughly $20-50/mo on a VPS, but you need to handle browser crashes, memory leaks, scaling, and security (SSRF protection). We wrote about this in our Puppeteer vs API comparison.
Which API Is Best for Your Volume?
Under 100 screenshots/month
Use any free tier. ScreenshotAPI, ApiFlash, and ScreenshotAPI.net all offer 100 free screenshots per month. URLBox has no free tier.
1,000 - 10,000 screenshots/month
This is where ScreenshotAPI shines. At $29/mo for 10,000 screenshots, we offer the lowest cost per screenshot. The closest competitor at this volume is ApiFlash at $49/mo for 10,000.
10,000 - 100,000 screenshots/month
ScreenshotAPI Business at $99/mo gives you 100,000 screenshots -- that is $0.00099 per screenshot. ScreenshotAPI.net offers 50,000 at $99/mo. URLBox offers only 15,000 at the same price.
Features Included at Each Price
Price per screenshot is important, but so are the features you get. Here is what is included at the ~$29/mo tier across providers:
| Feature | ScreenshotAPI $29 | ApiFlash $24 | SSAPI.net $19 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screenshots | 10,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| WebP support | Yes | No | No |
| PDF generation | Yes | No | Yes |
| Ad blocking | Yes | No | Yes |
| CSS injection | Yes | No | Yes |
| JS injection | Yes | No | No |
| Output resize | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Our Recommendation
For most developers, ScreenshotAPI Pro at $29/mo offers the best combination of volume, features, and value. You get 10,000 screenshots with WebP, PDF, ad blocking, CSS/JS injection, and output resize -- features that competitors either do not offer or charge significantly more for.
Start with the free tier to evaluate quality and speed, then upgrade when you need more volume.
Start free, upgrade when ready
100 free screenshots per month. No credit card required.