Browser automation framework
Puppeteer alternative for screenshot Captures
Puppeteer gives low-level Chrome control. Scrnify removes Chrome setup and browser worker maintenance when you only need screenshot or video Capture output from target URLs.
| Criteria | Scrnify | Puppeteer |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | API request or scrnify CLI | Node package plus Chrome/browser setup |
| CI usage | No browser install required on runner | Runner needs browser dependencies and enough memory |
| Best use | Remote screenshots, videos, caching, signed requests | Custom browser scripting and page manipulation |
| Full-page screenshots | Supported through API params | Supported with local browser execution |
| Maintenance | Remote browser infrastructure handled by Scrnify | You handle Chrome changes, crashes, and scaling |
| Pricing | Metered by screenshot or video second | Library is free; compute and ops are not |
Choose Scrnify when
You want Capture output without keeping Chrome stable across machines and CI runners.
Choose Puppeteer when
You need deep Chrome automation, custom page scripting, or local browser control.
Migration path
Replace simple `page.screenshot()` jobs first. Keep Puppeteer where page scripting is core to the workflow.