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CurlShot vs Darkbox

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CurlShot compared with Darkbox
DetailCurlShot logo CurlShotDarkbox logo Darkbox
What it doesTake a screenshot of any website as an image or PDF The post-apocalyptic file format
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given IT
Pricing modelFreemium Open source
PricingFree: 100 screenshots per month; Starter: $19 per month for 3,000 screenshots; Growth: $79 per month for 15,000 screenshots; Scale: $249 per month for 60,000 screenshots Not given
Key features
  • Multiple output formats: PNG, JPEG, WebP, PDF
  • Responsive design preview: computer, phone, tablet views
  • Automatic ad and cookie banner removal
  • Video recording: MP4, WebM, GIF formats
  • HTML and Markdown rendering
  • Signed links for secure sharing without exposing API key
  • Caching to avoid duplicate charges
  • Login support with cookies and headers
  • ZIP archives with SQLite databases and JSON manifest
  • Offline verification and inspection without the original application
  • SQLite integrity and foreign-key checks
  • JSON reports for scripts and pipelines
  • Application profiles with independent schemas and versions
What makes it different
  • No installation required, works in any browser
  • Pay only for successful screenshots, failed renders are free
  • Fixed monthly pricing with no overage charges
  • Free plan with 100 monthly screenshots, no card required
  • Simple API with one HTTP request for any language or server
  • Format and application profile documentation included in every file
  • Keeps work understandable and recoverable beyond the lifetime of the program
  • No network connection required for verification and inspection
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)23 +1 (up) since last check38 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)56
Citation Flow (Majestic)2325
Referring domains (Majestic)7916

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