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Abstract Screenshot vs PI Web API 2018 SP1 Swagger Spec

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

PI Web API 2018 SP1 Swagger Spec

Swagger Spec file that describes PI Web API

Abstract Screenshot

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

PI Web API 2018 SP1 Swagger Spec

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureAbstract ScreenshotPI Web API 2018 SP1 Swagger Spec
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

Abstract Screenshot works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.