Scrnpix vs Browserless
Browserless provides hosted headless browser infrastructure for general automation. Scrnpix is purpose-built for screenshots and scroll animations, deployed at the edge with built-in caching.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Scrnpix | Browserless |
|---|---|---|
| PNG output | ||
| JPEG output | ||
| GIF scroll animations | ||
| REST API | ||
| Full-page capture | ||
| Custom viewport | ||
| Scroll easing (15 functions) | ||
| SSRF protection | Unknown | |
| Edge-deployed (Cloudflare Workers) | ||
| 60-second edge cache |
Last verified: 2025-02-20
What Scrnpix Supports Today
- PNG and JPEG screenshot capture via REST API
- GIF scroll animations with 15 easing functions
- Full-page and viewport-clipped captures
- Custom viewport dimensions (100-4000px)
- SSRF protection with DNS validation
- Edge caching on Cloudflare Workers
Not Supported
- PDF generation
- Video (MP4/WebM) output
- Async/webhook callbacks
Key Features
Screenshot-Focused API
Browserless is a general-purpose headless browser service. Scrnpix is purpose-built for screenshot and animation capture, with a simpler API surface and fewer moving parts.
Scroll Animation Support
Scrnpix produces scrolling GIF animations with 15 easing functions via a dedicated /animate endpoint. Browserless focuses on general browser automation without animation output.
Edge-First Architecture
Scrnpix runs on Cloudflare Workers at the edge with built-in 60-second caching. Browserless runs on centralized servers, which can mean higher latency for distributed users.
Simple REST Interface
Scrnpix exposes two endpoints: /screenshot and /animate. No browser sessions to manage, no WebSocket connections, and no cleanup logic required on your end.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Scrnpix differ from Browserless?
Browserless gives you full headless browser access for automation tasks. Scrnpix is a focused screenshot and animation API that handles browser management, caching, and security for you.
Does Browserless support GIF scroll animations?
No, Browserless provides general browser automation but does not have a built-in feature for generating scrolling GIF animations. Scrnpix offers this as a core feature via the /animate endpoint.
Which is better for simple screenshot capture?
If you only need screenshots and animations, Scrnpix offers a simpler API with edge caching and SSRF protection included. Browserless is better suited if you also need full browser automation capabilities.
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