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Abstract Screenshot vs Anchore Engine API Server

If you need a Development API that's easy to integrate, go with Abstract Screenshot.

Abstract Screenshot

Take programmatic screenshots of web pages from any website

Anchore Engine API Server

This is the Anchore Engine API. Provides the primary external API for users of the service.

Abstract Screenshot

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

Anchore Engine API Server

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureAbstract ScreenshotAnchore Engine API Server
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

Abstract Screenshot works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.