FAQ · Pricing
How much does a Screenshot API cost?
Three pricing models dominate: per screenshot, per second of compute, and a self-host license. At 10,000 shots/month managed plans run $20–$49; at 100,000/month expect $49–$199 depending on the vendor.
The three pricing models
1. Per screenshot (most common)
You buy a monthly bundle of screenshots. Going over the bundle triggers per-unit overage charges. This is the simplest model to forecast because cost scales linearly with usage volume.
2. Per second of compute
You pay for the real CPU/browser time your captures consume. A simple landing page might cost 1–2 seconds; a JavaScript-heavy dashboard with long wait conditions might cost 8–12 seconds. This model rewards you for fast pages and penalises slow or complex ones.
3. Self-host annual license
Pay a flat annual fee and run unlimited renders on your own infrastructure via a Docker image. Best for teams with data-residency requirements, very high volumes (>500K/month), or predictable heavy usage where per-shot pricing becomes expensive.
Typical price ranges by volume (2026)
| Monthly volume | Managed API (per-shot) | SnapshotFlow |
|---|---|---|
| 300 shots | SnapshotFlow free tier | Free |
| 1,000 shots | $9–$19/month | Starter plan |
| 10,000 shots | $20–$49/month | Growth plan |
| 100,000 shots | $49–$199/month | Scale plan |
| 500,000+ shots | Custom / self-host | Enterprise / Docker |
Prices are indicative for 2026 and vary by vendor, feature tier, and negotiated contract. Always check the vendor's current pricing page before committing.
Hidden costs to watch out for
- Overage rates — some vendors charge 2–3× the base per-shot rate for overages
- Feature gating — full-page screenshots, PDF export, or retina output may require a higher tier
- Concurrency limits — low-tier plans may throttle parallel requests
- Storage and CDN fees — if screenshots are stored or served through the vendor's CDN
- Cache bypass charges — forcing a fresh render on every call can quickly double costs
Start with SnapshotFlow's free tier
300 free screenshots for the lifetime of the account, no credit card required. Upgrade only when you need more.