● Pricing comparison
webcap vs alternatives
webcap is a pay-per-call web capture API using x402 USDC micropayments. No accounts, no API keys, no subscriptions — just pay per call at a fraction of the cost of traditional SaaS screenshot services.
| Service | Screenshot price | Extract price | Payment | Accounts | Self-serve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| webcap | $0.001/call | $0.01/batch | x402 USDC (gasless) | None | ✓ Instant |
| Urlbox | $0.02–0.10/shot | N/A | Credit card / Stripe | Required | Free tier (limited) |
| ScreenshotAPI | $0.01–0.05/shot | N/A | Credit card / Stripe | Required | Free tier (100/mo) |
| Screenshotone | $0.01–0.04/shot | N/A | Credit card / Stripe | Required | Free tier (limited) |
| Browserless | $0.01/shot (pay-as-you-go) | N/A | Credit card / Stripe | Required | Free tier (limited) |
| Blokt / api.flash | $0.005–0.02/shot | N/A | Credit card / Stripe | Required | Free tier (limited) |
webcap is 10–100x cheaper per capture
At $0.001/capture, webcap costs a fraction of traditional SaaS alternatives. No monthly subscriptions, no credit packs, no hidden fees — just pay per call with USDC over x402. Gasless transactions mean you never need ETH for gas.
💻 View on GitHubWhy pay-per-call
Beats subscriptions
Pay only for what you use
No minimums, no monthly fees. Capture 5 URLs one week, 5,000 the next — you only pay for actual usage.
No accounts or API keys
Connect your USDC wallet and start calling. No sign-up forms, no email verification, no API key management.
On-chain settlement
Every payment is an EIP-3009 transfer settled on Base. Fully transparent, auditable, censorship-resistant.
Cost comparison
Real-world scenarios
Comparing webcap to average SaaS pricing ($0.02/shot midpoint).
100 captures/month
vs ~$2.00/mo with SaaS alternatives
1,000 captures/month
vs ~$20.00/mo with SaaS alternatives
10,000 captures/month
vs ~$200.00/mo with SaaS alternatives
Prices reflect publicly listed rates as of September 2025. Actual competitor pricing may vary by plan tier, volume discounts, or promotional offers. webcap prices are flat per-call with no volume tiers needed.