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Abstract Screenshot vs groov View Public 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

groov View Public API

#### Revised: 2019-11-21 ### Overview groov View Public API revision 1.

Abstract Screenshot

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

groov View Public API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • No HTTPS support
FeatureAbstract Screenshotgroov View Public API
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSYesNo
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

Abstract Screenshot works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps. Abstract Screenshot supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.