Urlbox is one of the most established screenshot API services, known for its reliability and extensive feature set. However, their pricing can be steep for growing businesses.
Screenshotty covers the full capture feature set — full-page screenshots, PDFs, ad and cookie-banner blocking, geo-targeting, webhooks — with plans that include more screenshots at each tier (Starter: $9/mo (2,500 screenshots); Growth: $29/mo (10,000 screenshots); Business: $79/mo (50,000 screenshots)) and $0.004 pay-as-you-go overage so you're never hard-capped.
Try the output quality first — free toolYour first capture
curl "https://api.screenshotty.link/api/v1/screenshot?url=https://example.com&full_page=true" \-H "X-Api-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \--output screenshot.png
Everything You Need, Built In
Transparent tier pricing
Plans from $9/month for 2,500 screenshots with every feature included — see the tier-by-tier table on the Urlbox comparison page.
Pay-as-you-go overage
Traffic spike? Keep capturing at $0.004 per screenshot instead of hitting a hard limit or a forced plan upgrade.
Features they're missing
Screenshotty includes Pay As You Go Option — not available on Urlbox.
Migration in an afternoon
Same REST model: swap the endpoint, map the parameter names, and your existing pipeline keeps working.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Screenshotty's pricing compare to Urlbox?
Here is the tier-by-tier comparison. Starter — Screenshotty: $9/mo (2,500 screenshots), Urlbox: $19/mo (2,000 screenshots); Growth — Screenshotty: $29/mo (10,000 screenshots), Urlbox: $99/mo (10,000 screenshots); Business — Screenshotty: $79/mo (50,000 screenshots), Urlbox: $249/mo (40,000 screenshots). Overage — Screenshotty: $0.004/screenshot, Urlbox: $0.01/screenshot.
What is a good Urlbox alternative?
Screenshotty is a Urlbox alternative with full-page capture, PDF generation, ad and cookie banner blocking, geo-targeting, webhooks, and a pay-as-you-go option. Urlbox is a solid choice for enterprises with big budgets, but Screenshotty offers comparable features at a fraction of the price. You can save 50-70% by switching to Screenshotty without sacrificing quality.
What does Screenshotty offer that Urlbox doesn't?
Compared to Urlbox, Screenshotty also includes: Pay As You Go Option.
Can I try Screenshotty for free?
Yes. Screenshotty has a free tier with 100 screenshots per month and no credit card required. Paid plans start at $9/month, and the pay-as-you-go option costs $0.004 per extra screenshot.