ScreenshotOne alternative: Cuelark Render vs ScreenshotOne
ScreenshotOne is a mature paid screenshot API with ad and cookie-banner blocking, S3 upload, webhooks and signed links. Cuelark Render covers basic free screenshots and adds free chart and social-card images.
| Feature | ScreenshotOne | Cuelark Render |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 100 free screenshots per month (their FAQ: "up to 100 screenshots of any URL for free per month, including rendering HTML and PDF") | 10 renders/day per IP without a key; free keys with 100/month coming |
| Paid plans | Basic $17/month for 2,000; Growth $79/month for 10,000; Scale $259/month for 50,000 | No paid plans yet |
| Ad and cookie-banner blocking | Yes | No (you can turn off JavaScript) |
| Formats | PNG, WebP, JPEG and more, plus PDF | PNG, JPEG, WebP, plus PDF |
| Full page, HTML rendering | Yes | Yes |
| S3 upload, webhooks, signed links, stealth mode | Yes | No |
| MCP for AI agents | Yes | Yes |
| Charts and social cards without a browser | No | Yes, free |
ScreenshotOne facts are from their pricing page, checked November 10, 2026. Prices change, so check there before you buy. ScreenshotOne is a trademark of its owner; Cuelark is not affiliated with it.
A real example from the same API
This PNG is rendered by /v1/chart from the JSON below. It works with JavaScript off. Open the Screenshot API to try your own data.
{
"type": "bar",
"title": "Signups by day",
"labels": [
"Mon",
"Tue",
"Wed",
"Thu",
"Fri"
],
"datasets": [
{
"label": "Signups",
"data": [
12,
19,
8,
15,
22
]
}
]
}When ScreenshotOne is the better choice
- You need ad and cookie-banner blocking, stealth mode or IP location.
- You need high volume with S3 upload, webhooks or signed links.
- You need scrolling screenshots or videos.
When Cuelark Render is the better choice
- You need a few screenshots a day for free.
- You also want chart images and OG cards that don't use browser time.
- You want one MCP server for charts, cards, PDFs and screenshots.
Frequently asked questions
Is ScreenshotOne's free tier monthly?
Yes. Their FAQ says you can take up to 100 screenshots of any URL for free per month, including HTML and PDF. Cuelark's anonymous limit is 10 PDF or screenshot renders per day per IP.
Can Cuelark block ads and cookie banners?
No. ScreenshotOne includes ad and cookie-banner blocking, and higher plans add stealth mode, IP location, scrolling screenshots and video. Those are good reasons to pick them.
Do both have an MCP server?
Yes. ScreenshotOne lists MCP for AI agents on its pricing page. Cuelark's MCP server also covers charts, social cards and PDFs, not only screenshots.
Are failed screenshots counted?
On ScreenshotOne, their FAQ says only successful, uncached renders count. Cuelark counts a successful browser render against the daily cap.