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Abstract Screenshot vs Open Build Service 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

Open Build Service API

The _Open Build Service API_ is a XML API. To authenticate, use [HTTP basic authentication](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basic_access_authentication) by passing the _Authorization_ header in the ...

Abstract Screenshot

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

Open Build Service API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureAbstract ScreenshotOpen Build Service 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.