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Abstract Screenshot vs Kroki

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

Abstract Screenshot

Take programmatic screenshots of web pages from any website

Kroki

Creates diagrams from textual descriptions

Abstract Screenshot

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

Kroki

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

When to use which?

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