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Abstract Screenshot vs CORS Proxy

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

Abstract Screenshot

Take programmatic screenshots of web pages from any website

CORS Proxy

Get around the dreaded CORS error by using this proxy as a middle man

Abstract Screenshot

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

CORS Proxy

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureAbstract ScreenshotCORS Proxy
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesYes

When to use which?

CORS Proxy is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.