Is DevToolsAPI cheaper than URLBox?

Yes, significantly. URLBox starts at $99/month. DevToolsAPI starts at $7/month with 2,500 screenshots, and offers 100 free screenshots per month with no credit card required.

Can I switch from URLBox to DevToolsAPI easily?

Yes. Both APIs accept a URL and return an image. Migration involves updating your endpoint URL and API key header. Most integrations can be migrated in under an hour.

What does DevToolsAPI offer that URLBox doesn't?

DevToolsAPI includes PDF generation, batch screenshots (up to 10 URLs per request), and OG social image generation on Pro and Business plans — all under one API key. URLBox focuses primarily on screenshots.

💰 Pricing Comparison

DevToolsAPI vs URLBox

URLBox charges $99/month minimum. DevToolsAPI starts at $7/month — with a free tier that needs no credit card.

Same screenshots. 14× cheaper to start.

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Feature Comparison

Both APIs handle screenshots well. Here's where they differ.

Feature	DevToolsAPI	URLBox
Starting price	$7/month	$99/month
Free tier	✓ 100/mo, no card	✗
PNG / JPEG / WebP	✓	✓
Full-page capture	✓	✓
Custom viewport	✓	✓
Ad blocking	✓	✓
Wait for selector	✓	✓
Custom HTTP headers	✓	✓
Hide elements	✓	✓
PDF generation	✓ (Pro+)	✓ (paid)
Batch mode	✓ (Pro+, 10 URLs)	Limited
OG image generation	✓ (Pro+)	✗
Single key for all tools	✓	Per-product
Usage dashboard	✓	✓

Migrate in 5 Minutes

Switching from URLBox is straightforward — same REST pattern, different endpoint and header.

# URLBox (before)

    curl "https://api.urlbox.io/v1/YOUR_KEY/png?url=example.com"

# DevToolsAPI (after)

    curl -X POST https://devtoolsapi.com/v1/screenshot \

      -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \

      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \

      -d '{"url":"https://example.com","format":"png"}'

Get your free key at devtoolsapi.com/urlshot — no credit card, works in under a minute.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions when switching from URLBox.

URLBox is too expensive for my use case — is DevToolsAPI worth switching to?

If you're taking fewer than 100,000 screenshots per month, DevToolsAPI is almost certainly cheaper. The $7 Starter plan (2,500/mo) and $19 Pro plan (15,000/mo) cover the vast majority of small-to-medium use cases at a fraction of URLBox's cost.

Is the screenshot quality comparable to URLBox?

Yes. DevToolsAPI uses Playwright with a full Chromium browser for rendering — the same technology underlying most modern screenshot APIs. Output quality is comparable to URLBox for the vast majority of sites.

Does DevToolsAPI support the URL-based request format like URLBox?

DevToolsAPI uses a POST JSON body format rather than URL parameters. This is more secure (your target URL doesn't appear in server logs) and supports more complex payloads for batch mode.

What's the uptime / SLA?

The Business plan includes SLA coverage. For Starter and Pro plans, the API runs on a dedicated Hetzner server with PM2 auto-restart and SSL via Let's Encrypt. Uptime monitoring is active at the /health endpoint.

URLBox is great — for enterprise budgets.

If you're a solo dev, startup, or small team, paying $99/month before you've proven the use case doesn't make sense. DevToolsAPI lets you start free, scale to $7, and grow from there.

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