ApiFlash vs Flameshot

ApiFlash is a cloud API for generating website screenshots, including full-page and mobile captures. Requests go through a unique HTTPS endpoint using an access key and GET or POST methods. Google Chrome instances render pages, with controls for viewport, CSS-element capture, JavaScript injection, headers, cookies and time zones. Images can be returned as PNG, JPEG or WebP, or exported to Amazon S3 and compatible storage. The API runs on AWS Lambda and applies a leaky-bucket limit of 20 requests per second, with bursts up to 400. Each capture uses a separate Chrome instance that is discarded with its temporary data. Plans include 100 screenshots free; paid plans start at $7 a month for 1,000 screenshots, with higher-volume plans available. Strict bot protections can block captures, and ApiFlash recommends supplying a proxy in that case. Custom enterprise plans include managed proxies and IP geolocation. Support is available by email and live chat.

Flameshot is free, open-source screenshot software for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Its workflow is to select part of the screen, add annotations if needed, and save the image to a computer. Editing tools include arrows, text, highlighting, drawing, shapes, counters, solid color boxes, and blur or pixelation. Users can customize the interface color, button selection, keyboard shortcuts, and image-saving behavior. Export formats include PNG, TIFF, WebP, and additional Qt image formats. The command-line interface can run commands without opening the graphical interface and supports scripting and key bindings. Flameshot can upload images to Imgur, alerts users before upload, and allows deletion afterward. The project warns that an uploaded image is no longer under the user's control and recommends pixelation or a filled rectangle rather than blur for privacy protection. Downloads include 64-bit Windows installer and portable versions, macOS installation through Homebrew or a DMG, and Linux AppImage, package manager, Snapcraft, or Flathub options. Official documentation covers installation, troubleshooting, configuration, platform help, command-line options, and privacy.