Looking for an ApiFlash alternative?

aiSnapApi is a simpler, cheaper screenshot API with a real free tier and a single GET endpoint. Same Chromium-based output, no surprise quotas, indie-friendly pricing.

100 free screenshots/month · No credit card · Cancel anytime

The 30-second take

ApiFlash is one of the older Chromium-based screenshot APIs. It works, has a free tier, and covers most common screenshot use cases.

aiSnapApi covers the same ground at a lower price per screenshot at most tiers, with a more generous free plan and a deliberately small, simple API surface. We're not trying to out-feature anyone — we're trying to be the screenshot API you actually enjoy using.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureaiSnapApiApiFlash
Free tier100/month forever, no cardFree tier available
Cheapest paid plan$9/mo — 5,000 screenshots~$9/mo — fewer screenshots
Mid-tier pricing$29/mo — 25,000Comparable, fewer screenshots
PNG / JPEG / WebP / PDF outputYesYes
Full-page captureYesYes
Custom viewports (up to 4K)YesYes
Dark-mode emulationYesYes
Custom CSS injectionYesYes
Custom JavaScript executionRoadmapYes
S3 upload of resultNot yetYes
Ad / cookie banner blockingUse custom CSSBuilt-in
API styleBearer-token RESTQuery-param REST
Self-service cancelYesYes

Pricing accurate to our best knowledge at the time of writing. Always check each vendor's pricing page for the current numbers.

Where each option wins

Pick ApiFlash if you need…

  • Built-in ad / banner / cookie-popup blocking
  • Custom JavaScript execution per request
  • Automatic upload of results to your S3 bucket
  • A vendor with a longer track record

Pick aiSnapApi if you want…

  • More screenshots per dollar at most tiers
  • A simpler API surface (one endpoint, clear params)
  • An indie team that ships and supports the product directly
  • Honest documentation and no upsell pop-ups
  • The ability to cancel from a one-click customer portal

Migrating from ApiFlash

Both APIs are query-string based. Migration is usually a one-line change.

Before (ApiFlash)

curl "https://api.apiflash.com/v1/urltoimage?access_key=KEY&url=https://example.com&full_page=true&format=png" \ -o screenshot.png

After (aiSnapApi)

curl "https://api.aisnapapi.com/v1/screenshot?url=https://example.com&full_page=true&format=png" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ -o screenshot.png

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