Rendershot vs ApiFlash
ApiFlash is a fast, image-focused screenshot API; Rendershot does screenshots and PDFs from one API with AI cleanup. Here's how they compare.
Heads up: we build Rendershot, so we're biased. We've kept the ApiFlash details factual and called out where it's the better fit. Pricing changes — check ApiFlash's own site for the latest numbers.
| Attribute | Rendershot | ApiFlash |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Screenshot & PDF API | Screenshot API (Chrome on AWS Lambda) |
| Free tier | 200 renders/mo, no card | 100/mo, no card |
| Paid from | $9/mo (2,000 renders) | $7/mo (1,000) |
| Output formats | PNG, JPEG, PDF | PNG, JPEG, WebP |
| PDF output | Yes — same API | Image-focused |
| Banner / popup removal | AI cleanup (fast + thorough) | Ad & cookie-banner blocking |
| Also offers | Scheduled captures, webhooks, Zapier, MCP server | S3 export, full-page, mobile capture |
| Best for | Screenshots + PDF in one API | Fast, low-cost image captures |
ApiFlash figures reflect its public pricing at the time of writing and may have changed.
What is ApiFlash?
ApiFlash is a screenshot API built on Google Chrome running on AWS Lambda, which gives it fast, scalable captures. It includes automatic page-load detection, full-page and responsive viewport capture, built-in ad and cookie-banner blocking, direct export to Amazon S3, and mobile screenshots. Output is image-focused — PNG, JPEG, and WebP. The free tier is 100 screenshots/month (no card) and paid plans start at $7/month for 1,000. Best if you want fast, cheap image captures.
Choose ApiFlash when
- →You want the lowest entry price for image screenshots ($7/mo for 1,000)
- →Sub-second capture latency is your top priority
- →You only need images (PNG, JPEG, WebP), not PDFs
Choose Rendershot when
- ✓You need PDFs as well as screenshots, from one API
- ✓You want a bigger free tier to start — 200 renders/month vs 100
- ✓You want built-in AI cleanup to strip banners and popups
- ✓You want scheduled captures, webhooks, Zapier, and an MCP server
Rendershot vs ApiFlash FAQ
Is Rendershot a good ApiFlash alternative?
Yes, especially if you need more than images. ApiFlash is a fast, image-focused screenshot API (PNG, JPEG, WebP) on AWS Lambda. Rendershot does both screenshots and PDFs from one API, adds AI cleanup, and has a larger free tier — though ApiFlash has a slightly cheaper entry plan for images.
Which is cheaper?
ApiFlash's entry plan is $7/mo for 1,000 screenshots; Rendershot's is $9/mo for 2,000 renders. ApiFlash is cheaper at the very low end; Rendershot gives more renders per dollar at the entry tier and includes PDF output.
Does ApiFlash generate PDFs?
ApiFlash is image-focused (PNG, JPEG, WebP). If you need PDFs as well as screenshots, Rendershot returns both from the same API.
Which has a bigger free tier?
Rendershot, at 200 renders/month versus ApiFlash's 100/month. Both require no credit card.
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