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Open Source vs Managed
Choose the right option for your needs
Both URLPixel Open Source and URLPixel.com use the same core technology. The choice depends on your specific needs for organization, performance, support, and team collaboration.
Core Screenshot Generation
| Feature | Open Source | URLPixel.com |
|---|---|---|
Screenshot API Generate screenshots from URLs | ||
Quality Profiles Standard, high, retina, mobile viewports | ||
Smart Wait Times Optimized loading for popular sites | ||
Ad Removal Remove ads, popups, and cookie banners | ||
Full Page Screenshots Capture entire page height |
Organization & Management
| Feature | Open Source | URLPixel.com |
|---|---|---|
Site Organization Organize screenshots by project/client | ||
Team Collaboration Share sites and screenshots with team members | ||
Dashboard Interface Web-based management interface | ||
Screenshot History Browse and manage screenshot history | ||
Bulk Operations Generate multiple screenshots at once |
Performance & Reliability
| Feature | Open Source | URLPixel.com |
|---|---|---|
Global Edge Network Fast generation from multiple regions | ||
Browser Pooling 10x faster generation with optimized browsers | ||
CDN Storage Fast global screenshot delivery | ||
99.9% Uptime SLA Guaranteed service availability | Depends on hosting | |
Auto-scaling Handle traffic spikes automatically |
Advanced Features
| Feature | Open Source | URLPixel.com |
|---|---|---|
Webhooks Real-time notifications for completed screenshots | ||
Analytics & Insights Usage analytics and performance monitoring | ||
API Rate Limiting Built-in rate limiting and abuse protection | Manual implementation | |
Custom Domains Use your own domain for API endpoints | Manual setup | |
Advanced Authentication OAuth, SSO, and enterprise authentication | Basic API keys only |
Support & Maintenance
| Feature | Open Source | URLPixel.com |
|---|---|---|
Professional Support Priority email and chat support | Community only | |
SLA Guarantees Response time and uptime guarantees | ||
Automatic Updates Security and feature updates applied automatically | Manual updates required | |
Monitoring & Alerts Proactive monitoring and issue alerts | Manual setup required | |
Backup & Recovery Automated backups and disaster recovery | Manual setup required |
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Choose your path based on your current needs. You can always upgrade later.