Compare

ScreenshotBuddy vs WebPDF

Simple PDF generation API without screenshot capability

Short answer: Pick ScreenshotBuddy if you want instant web page screenshots and PDFs via API; pick WebPDF if you want simple PDF manipulation API. ScreenshotBuddy has a free plan, paid from $9/month.

Which to pick

Pick ScreenshotBuddy if you want…

  • Instant web page screenshots and PDFs via API

Pick WebPDF if you want…

  • Simple PDF manipulation API

Side by side

What it is
ScreenshotBuddy:ScreenshotBuddy is an API that captures website screenshots and generates PDFs from URLs.
WebPDF:WebPDF provides a web interface and API to merge, split, compress, extract metadata, and flatten PDF files.
Best for
ScreenshotBuddy:Instant web page screenshots and PDFs via API
WebPDF:Simple PDF manipulation API
Who it’s for
ScreenshotBuddy:Developers who need automated visual capture of web pages.
WebPDF:Developers needing PDF manipulation in apps or via web UI
Pricing
ScreenshotBuddy:Freemium
WebPDF:Null
Starting price
ScreenshotBuddy:$9/month (Essential)
WebPDF:—
Free plan or trial
ScreenshotBuddy:Free plan (Free) · Free trial
WebPDF:—
Plans
ScreenshotBuddy:Free $0 · Essential $9/month per month · Business $29/month per month · Enterprise $99/month per month
WebPDF:—

ScreenshotBuddy features

  • Screenshot capture. Generate a bitmap screenshot of any public URL with a single API call.
  • PDF generation. Create a PDF document of the rendered page using the same endpoint.
  • Strong defaults. Out-of-the-box settings produce good results without extra configuration.
  • Configurable options. Adjust viewport, device scale, format, and other rendering parameters.
  • Signed URLs & batch renders. Securely share render links and request multiple captures in one call.
  • MCP server integration. Connect the API to AI agents via the MCP server for automated capture.
  • Cache reuse. Repeated requests for the same URL can be served from cache to save credits.

WebPDF features

  • Merge PDFs. Combine multiple PDF documents into a single file via the web UI or API.
  • Split PDFs. Divide a PDF into separate pages or sections through the interface or API.
  • Compress PDFs. Reduce PDF file size while preserving content using the service.
  • Extract Metadata. Retrieve PDF metadata such as author, title, and creation date.
  • Flatten Forms. Convert interactive PDF forms into static PDFs.

ScreenshotBuddy vs WebPDF FAQ

What is the difference between ScreenshotBuddy and WebPDF?+

WebPDF: Simple PDF generation API without screenshot capability.

Should I use ScreenshotBuddy or WebPDF?+

Pick ScreenshotBuddy if you want instant web page screenshots and PDFs via API. Pick WebPDF if you want simple PDF manipulation API.

Is ScreenshotBuddy or WebPDF free?+

ScreenshotBuddy has a free plan; paid plans start at $9/month (Essential).

On DevHunt

ScreenshotBuddy

10 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Oct 8, 2024

WebPDF

17 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Feb 27, 2024

Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.