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 |
|---|---|---|
| 200 shots | Free tier (most vendors) | 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
200 screenshots/month free with no credit card required. Upgrade only when you need more.