Scrnpix vs Playwright
Playwright is a powerful browser automation library, but it requires you to run and maintain your own infrastructure. Scrnpix gives you a hosted REST API with edge caching and GIF animations out of the box.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Scrnpix | Playwright |
|---|---|---|
| PNG output | ||
| JPEG output | ||
| GIF scroll animations | ||
| REST API | ||
| Full-page capture | ||
| Custom viewport | ||
| Scroll easing (15 functions) | ||
| SSRF protection | ||
| 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
No Infrastructure Required
Playwright requires you to install browsers and manage servers. Scrnpix is a hosted API — send an HTTP request and get your screenshot back instantly.
GIF Scroll Animations
Scrnpix can produce scrolling GIF animations with 15 easing functions. Playwright captures static screenshots only and has no built-in animation support.
Built-in SSRF Protection
Scrnpix validates every URL against private IP ranges and uses DNS-over-HTTPS to prevent server-side request forgery attacks automatically.
Edge-Deployed Performance
Running on Cloudflare Workers, Scrnpix serves requests from edge locations worldwide with a 60-second cache for repeated captures of the same URL.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use Playwright instead of Scrnpix?
Playwright is ideal when you need full browser automation, end-to-end testing, or complex multi-step interactions. Scrnpix is better when you just need a screenshot or GIF of a URL via a simple API call.
Can Scrnpix replace Playwright for screenshot capture?
For straightforward URL screenshot capture, yes. Scrnpix provides a REST API that eliminates the need to manage browser instances, install dependencies, or maintain server infrastructure.
Does Scrnpix support scroll animations like Playwright page interactions?
Scrnpix has a dedicated /animate endpoint that creates GIF scroll animations with configurable easing, frame delay, and scroll duration. Playwright has no equivalent built-in feature for generating animated output.
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