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Abstract Screenshot vs Custom Behavioral Events API

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

Custom Behavioral Events API

HTTP API for triggering instances of custom behavioral events

Abstract Screenshot

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

Custom Behavioral Events API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureAbstract ScreenshotCustom Behavioral Events API
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

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