Last updated: June 08, 2026 · Updated quarterly to reflect current pricing and features.

Comparison · Screenshot API

Restpack vs RenderPix (2026): Which Should You Use?

June 08, 2026 5 min read Screenshot API

Choosing between Restpack and RenderPix? This comparison breaks down pricing, features, automation integrations, and the key differences — so you can pick the right tool for your workflow.

TL;DR

Quick comparison

Price	Restpack: $9/mo · RenderPix: $9/mo
Free tier	Restpack: limited · RenderPix: 100/mo
n8n node	Restpack: ✗ · RenderPix: ✓ Native
Raw HTML	Restpack: ✗ · RenderPix: ✓
Best for	Restpack: URL screenshots · RenderPix: Automation workflows

Side-by-side comparison

Feature	Restpack	RenderPix
Starting price	$9/mo	$9/mo
Free tier	limited	100 renders/mo
Raw HTML input	✗	✓ Full HTML/CSS
n8n native node	✗	✓ Native node
Batch rendering	✗	✓ Built-in
Template variables	✗	✓ {key} syntax
Async callback	✗	✓
PNG / JPEG / WebP	✓	✓
Primary use case	URL screenshots	HTML image generation

When to choose Restpack

Restpack (rest-focused screenshot api with multiple sdks) is a solid choice when you specifically need its core strength: url screenshots. If you're already invested in the Restpack ecosystem — API integrations, team familiarity, existing templates — there's no pressing reason to switch.

When to choose RenderPix

RenderPix is the better choice for automation-first workflows. The native n8n node means you can add HTML-to-image rendering to any workflow with no custom code. Batch rendering, template variables, and async callbacks are all built in. And at $9/mo, it's among the most affordable options in the space.

RenderPix in 5 lines

# One API call. That's all. curl -X POST https://renderpix.dev/v1/render \ -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{ "html": "<div style=\"width:1200px;height:630px;background:#0f0f0f;color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:48px\">Hello, RenderPix</div>", "width": 1200, "height": 630, "format": "png" }' --output card.png

✓ Choose RenderPix if you…

Use n8n, Make.com, or Zapier
Want full HTML/CSS control
Need batch rendering
Want template variables ({key} syntax)
Need 100 free renders/month

→ Choose Restpack if you…

Already using Restpack in production
Need Restpack's specific URL screenshots features
Your team is non-technical and prefers their UI

Final verdict

Restpack and RenderPix solve overlapping problems but with different strengths. Restpack wins when you need url screenshots specifically. RenderPix wins when you need full HTML control, automation integrations, and a lower price point. For most n8n and Make.com users, RenderPix is the more practical choice in 2026.