The Modern pdflayer Alternative for Developers

Stop losing unused credits. Start rendering with the latest Chrome engine. PageSnap is the high-performance PDF API built for 2026.

Is your current PDF API stuck in the past?

While older services like pdflayer have been around for years, web technologies have evolved. If you are struggling with modern CSS (Flexbox/Grid), slow rendering, or losing money on monthly credits that expire, it's time to switch.

Feature pdflayer PageSnap
Rendering Engine Older WebKit Latest Headless Chrome
Unused Credits Expire at month end Rollover (Never Expire)
Modern CSS/JS Limited support Full Support (Flexbox/Grid/ES6)
RTL Support Basic Native Arabic/Hebrew Support
S3 Integration Add-on Built-in (Use yours or ours)

Why Developers are Moving to PageSnap

1

Credits That Actually Belong to You

pdflayer and most competitors use a "use-it-or-lose-it" monthly model. At PageSnap, we believe if you pay for 5,000 PDFs, you should get 5,000 PDFs. Our credits never expire. They roll over every month, making us the most cost-effective choice for seasonal businesses.

2

Pixel-Perfect Chrome Rendering

If it looks right in Chrome, it looks right in our PDF. PageSnap uses the latest Chromium engine to ensure your invoices, reports, and dashboards maintain their layout—including complex charts, web fonts, and modern CSS layouts that older APIs often break.

3

Built for Automation (Webhooks & Batching)

Don't wait for your server to timeout. Send up to 200 URLs at once and let PageSnap handle the queue. We'll send a webhook to your application the second your files are ready.

Migration is a 5-Minute Task

Switching from pdflayer shouldn't be a headache. PageSnap uses a clean REST API that fits into your existing workflow.

Example Request:
// POST https://api.pagesnap.co/v1/pdf
{
  "document_url": "https://your-site.com/invoice/123",
  "wait_until": "networkidle0",
  "store": true
}

Comparison FAQ

Q: Is PageSnap faster than pdflayer?

A: Because we use a modern, distributed Chrome cluster, our rendering times are optimized for speed, specifically for Javascript-heavy pages (like React, Vue, or Blazor).

Q: Can I use my own S3 bucket?

A: Yes! Unlike many older services, PageSnap allows you to connect your own AWS S3 bucket directly, so your sensitive documents never stay on our servers.

Q: Do you support Arabic/RTL?

A: Perfectly. Since we use full Chrome, Right-to-Left languages and custom fonts are rendered exactly as they appear in a browser.

Ready to make the switch?

Join the developers moving to a more reliable, transparent PDF API.

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