PagePeeker
Website thumbnails and screenshots API
About PagePeeker
PagePeeker is a website screenshot and thumbnail generation API that lets developers capture web page previews on-demand or in bulk. It offers fast rendering, predefined image sizes, automatic caching, and a free tier that can be embedded directly into websites without an account.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Affordable entry-level pricing starting under $6/month
- Free embeddable thumbnails require no account or signup
- Simple REST API that's easy to integrate
- Reliable uptime with automatic infrastructure scaling
- Generous caching reduces repeat-render costs
Cons
- Maximum thumbnail size capped at 480x360 on standard plans
- Slow render times on Free and Basic tiers (10-60 seconds)
- Limited customization compared to full-featured screenshot APIs
- No free trial of paid plans before committing
Key Features
Screenshot API
Generate website thumbnails and full-page screenshots programmatically via a simple REST API.
Predefined Sizes
Five standard thumbnail sizes from 90x68 up to 480x360 pixels for quick integration.
Smart Caching
Screenshots are cached for up to 7 days (Basic) or fully customizable on Premium plans.
High Availability
99.9% uptime SLA with infrastructure that scales automatically with request volume.
Fast Rendering
Premium rendering completes in under 5 seconds with display latency under 100ms per request.
Free Embeddable Thumbnails
Free tier provides unlimited thumbnails (with PagePeeker branding) you can drop into any site without signup.
Custom Branding
Premium plan allows unbranded thumbnails and white-label use for production applications.
Bulk Generation
Handle high-volume thumbnail generation with up to 1M API calls per month on the Advanced plan.
Pricing
- Unlimited API calls (with PagePeeker branding)
- Up to 480x360 thumbnail size
- 20-day caching
- 30-60 second rendering
- 100,000 API calls/month
- Up to 480x360 thumbnail size
- 7-day caching
- 10-20 second rendering
- 1,000,000 API calls/month
- Up to 480x360 thumbnail size
- 5-day caching
- 5-15 second rendering
- Unlimited API calls
- Custom branding (white-label)
- No size limits
- Customizable caching
- Under 5-second rendering
Best For
Directory and Listing Sites
Auto-generate website preview thumbnails for SaaS directories, link aggregators, and review sites.
Bookmark Managers
Display visual previews of saved URLs in bookmarking apps and personal knowledge tools.
SEO and Backlink Reports
Add visual website previews to SEO reports, backlink audits, and competitor analyses.
Affiliate and Comparison Sites
Embed live screenshots of partner sites in product comparisons and affiliate pages.
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