Abstract Screenshot vs Extension 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
Extension API
The Vonage Business Cloud Extension API enables you to retrieve information about extensions. Your application must subscribe to the Provisioning API suite to use this API.
Abstract Screenshot
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Extension API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Abstract Screenshot | Extension API |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
Abstract Screenshot works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.