Restpack offers screenshot and PDF APIs as separate products. SnapAPI bundles screenshots, PDF, AI analysis, scraping, and video in one unified API.
Last updated: March 2026
SnapAPI wins on: all features in one plan, AI analysis, video recording, AVIF format, cookie/ad blocking, S3 storage, better value at equivalent request volume
Restpack wins on: established service with proven reliability, Node.js and PHP SDKs, straightforward PDF API
This is an honest comparison. We highlight where the competition genuinely excels.
| Feature | SnapAPI | Restpack |
|---|---|---|
| AI-Powered Analysis | ✓ OpenAI + Anthropic BYOK Exclusive | ✗ |
| Screenshot Formats | ✓ PNG, JPEG, WebP, AVIF, PDF | ✓ PNG, JPEG, PDF |
| PDF Generation | ✓ Included in all plans | ✓ Separate API ($19+/mo extra) |
| Video Recording | ✓ MP4, GIF, WebM | ✗ |
| Markdown Extraction | ✓ LLM-optimized | ✗ |
| Cookie Banner Blocking | ✓ 50,000+ rules | ✗ |
| Ad Blocking | ✓ | ~ Limited |
| Device Presets | ✓ 26+ devices | ~ Custom viewport |
| Dark Mode Screenshots | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom CSS/JS Injection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full Page Screenshots | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom S3 Storage | ✓ | ✗ |
| SDKs | ✓ 6 languages | ✓ Node.js, PHP |
| Free Tier | ✓ 200/month, no CC | ✓ 100/month |
How the two services compare at common usage tiers. All prices USD/month.
Prices verified March 2026. Verify on each provider's website before purchasing.
Restpack provides reliable screenshot and PDF APIs but lacks AI analysis. SnapAPI's /v1/analyze lets you not just capture pages but understand them — extract structured data, summarize content, and run competitive analysis with LLMs.
curl -X POST "https://api.snapapi.pics/v1/analyze" \
-H "X-Api-Key: sk_live_YOUR_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"url": "https://example.com",
"prompt": "Summarize the main features and pricing",
"provider": "openai",
"apiKey": "sk-YOUR_OPENAI_KEY"
}'Migrating from Restpack to SnapAPI is straightforward. The REST API patterns are similar. Replace the Restpack screenshot endpoint with SnapAPI's, update the auth header from API key to X-Api-Key, and you're done.
# Simple screenshot — works with any HTTP client
curl "https://api.snapapi.pics/v1/screenshot" \
-H "X-Api-Key: sk_live_YOUR_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"url": "https://example.com",
"format": "png",
"fullPage": true,
"width": 1280,
"darkMode": false,
"blockAds": true,
"blockCookieBanners": true
}' --output screenshot.pngMost migrations take under 30 minutes. Start free (200/mo) to verify compatibility first.
SnapAPI bundles screenshots, PDF generation, web scraping, AI analysis, and video recording in one plan. Restpack offers these as separate APIs with separate billing — screenshot and PDF APIs are priced independently.
At comparable feature levels, yes. SnapAPI's $19/month includes screenshots AND PDF generation with AI analysis. Restpack charges $19/month for screenshots and another $19+ for the PDF API separately.
Yes. The migration typically takes 30 minutes. Both use REST APIs with JSON — update your endpoint URL, API key header, and you're done.
No. Restpack focuses on screenshot and PDF capture without AI capabilities. SnapAPI offers AI-powered analysis using your own OpenAI or Anthropic keys.
Restpack supports PNG, JPEG, and PDF. SnapAPI supports PNG, JPEG, WebP, AVIF, and PDF — including the modern AVIF format for smaller file sizes.
200 free screenshots per month. No credit card required. Full API access from day one.