Urlbox vs ForgeKit
Last verified: Feb 1, 2026
TL;DR: Urlbox is a solid screenshot + PDF API. ForgeKit matches core features and adds agent-native discovery (MCP, llms.txt).
Compare output with ForgeKit
Feature comparison
| Feature | ForgeKit | Urlbox |
|---|---|---|
| Managed infrastructure | true | true |
| Avg response time | 1800ms | 2200ms |
| JavaScript rendering | true | true |
| PDF generation | true | true |
| MCP / agent support | true | false |
| Free tier | true | false |
| Rate limit (req/min) | 60 | 40 |
| SDK languages | REST, MCP, OpenAPI | REST, Node |
Urlbox strengths
- Reliable screenshots
- PDF support
- Webhook callbacks
Urlbox weaknesses
- No free tier
- Per-screenshot pricing adds up
- No MCP/agent layer
When to choose each
Choose Urlbox if: reliable screenshots.
Choose ForgeKit if: you want managed utility APIs with MCP support.
Pricing at scale
| Volume | ForgeKit | Urlbox |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 requests/mo | $19 (Starter) | Starter |
| 10,000 requests/mo | $49 (Build) | Business |
| 100,000 requests/mo | $99 (Scale) | Enterprise |
Migration guide
// Urlbox approach
const result = await captureWithUrlbox({
url: "https://example.com",
format: "png",
});// ForgeKit — one REST call
const res = await fetch("https://useforgekit.dev/api/v1/screenshot", {
method: "POST",
headers: {
"Authorization": "Bearer fk_live_...",
"Content-Type": "application/json",
},
body: JSON.stringify({ url: "https://example.com", width: 1280 }),
});
const { jobId } = await res.json();Sign up free — 250 credits included.