SiftwrightSiftwright vs ScreenshotOne
A fair comparison for anyone choosing a website screenshot API. Their numbers come from ScreenshotOne's public pricing page; ours from our pricing page.
Plans and price per unit
ScreenshotOne (unit: screenshot)
| Plan | Price/mo | Included | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 100 | – |
| Basic | $17 | 2,000 | $8.50 |
| Growth | $79 | 10,000 | $7.90 |
| Scale | $259 | 50,000 | $5.18 |
- Overage is billed per screenshot: $0.009 (Basic), $0.006 (Growth), $0.004 (Scale).
- Failed screenshots don't count against plan limits.
- Annual billing saves two months.
- Pricing page also lists HTML rendering, ad and cookie-banner blocking, caching, upload to S3, PDFs, and GPU rendering on Scale.
Siftwright (unit: successful result)
| Plan | Price/mo | Included | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $29 | 10,000 | $2.90 |
| Pro | $99 | 50,000 | $1.98 |
| Business | $299 | 250,000 | $1.20 |
| Enterprise | $999 | 1,500,000 | $0.67 |
- All plans include YouTube transcripts, screenshots/PDFs and Google News.
- Only successful results count. No automatic overage.
- Pay-per-event alternative on the Apify Store: $3 per 1,000 transcripts, $1.50 per 1,000 captures or articles.
Side by side
| ScreenshotOne | Siftwright | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 100 screenshots/month | No free API tier; free live demo; pay-per-event on Apify at $1.50 per 1,000 |
| Failed screenshots | Not counted | Not counted |
| Raw HTML input | Supported | Not supported; URLs only |
| PDF output | Supported | Supported (A4, A3, Letter, Legal) |
| Other tools on the same key | Screenshot-focused | YouTube transcripts, Google News |
| Overage | Automatic, per screenshot | None: HTTP 429 at the limit |
Choose ScreenshotOne if…
- You need features we don't have: raw HTML input, ad blocking, caching, or upload straight to S3.
- You want a free monthly allowance on the API itself.
- You'd rather have automatic overage than hard limits.
Choose Siftwright if…
- Price per capture matters: 10,000 captures cost $29 with us vs $79 on their Growth plan.
- You also want transcripts or news on the same key and bill.
- You want predictable bills with no overage charges.
- You prefer pay-as-you-go with no subscription (Apify, $1.50 per 1,000).
ScreenshotOne is a trademark of its owner. We're not affiliated. Prices change; always check the vendor's own page before buying. Found an error? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Is ScreenshotOne cheaper than Siftwright?
It depends on volume and what you need. See the tables above: at some volumes ScreenshotOne is cheaper, at others we are. Prices were checked on 28 September 2026.
Where do these numbers come from?
From ScreenshotOne's public pricing page (https://screenshotone.com/pricing/) on 28 September 2026, and from our own pricing page. We don't use private or estimated figures.
Can I try Siftwright before paying?
Yes. The live demo on the home page runs real requests with no signup, and the same tools are available pay-per-result on the Apify Store.
Start with one key. Pay only for what works.
Plans from $29/month with 10,000 successful results. Failed requests never count. Cancel anytime from the billing portal.