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Abstract Screenshot vs TVmaze user 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

TVmaze user API

Access to the user API is only possible for users with a [premium](http://www.tvmaze.com/premium) account. A user can only access their own user data. Authentication uses HTTP Basic. Use the TVmaz...

Abstract Screenshot

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

TVmaze user API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • No HTTPS support
FeatureAbstract ScreenshotTVmaze user 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.