CurlShot is a screenshot API with an MCP server that lets AI agents capture and see web pages. The MCP endpoint (https://curlshot.com/api/mcp) exposes take_screenshot and list_devices; the same capture is one HTTP request for apps: send a URL, HTML or Markdown and get back a PNG, JPEG, WebP, PDF or a scrolling video. Pages render in a real browser, with full-page capture, device presets and cookie
How CurlShot compares with its closest alternatives
4 of the 5 closest alternatives have a free plan, as CurlShot does. Only Dial lists a starting price, $3 a month. 4 of the 5 offer an API, as CurlShot does. CurlShot offers a web app. Of the alternatives, all 5 offer a web app. Agentic AI was founded in 2024. The alternatives with a known headquarters are in the United States.
Market position · Agents
How CurlShot compares in Agents
CurlShot has high opportunity and sits in the middle third of 423 live Agents tools on FalcoScan. Across Agents, the average opportunity score is 72.6 and the average saturation score 31.5. FalcoScan rates CurlShot's own market position as open. 179 of the 423 operating Agents tools have hot momentum, and FalcoScan has recorded 15 shutdowns in the category.
CurlShot has a free tier, with paid plans from $19 a month.
What are the best alternatives to CurlShot?
The closest alternatives to CurlShot that are still running, matched on the AI capabilities, uses and audience they share, are Dial, FoxPhone, Monid, Agentic AI, and Aident Loadout.
Is CurlShot still running?
Yes. As of 2 November 2026, FalcoScan lists CurlShot as operating at curlshot.com.
Does CurlShot have an API?
Yes. CurlShot offers an API.
Who is CurlShot for?
CurlShot is built for developers, ai engineers, and agencies.
How do I sign in to CurlShot?
Sign in on CurlShot's own website, curlshot.com. FalcoScan reviews CurlShot but does not run its accounts, so logins, passwords and billing are handled by CurlShot directly.