Abstract Screenshot vs Open States API v3
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 States API v3
* [More documentation](https://docs.openstates.org/en/latest/api/v3/index.html) * [Register for an account](https://openstates.org/accounts/signup/) **We are currently working to restore experim...
Abstract Screenshot
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Open States API v3
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Abstract Screenshot | Open States API v3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.