TwitterShots vs TweetPik — Capturing screenshots of tweets
TweetPik promised perfect screenshots, but Pro is no longer maintained and the product directs people elsewhere. TwitterShots combines modern templates, automation, and API credits up to 6,000/month for teams that need reliability.
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At a glance
- TweetPik: Pro plan not maintained; migrate risk for serious workflows.
- TwitterShots: Free $0, Pro ~$5.83/mo (annual), API 300–6K/mo, bulk & AI on paid tiers.
TwitterShots starts at
$0/mo
Free plan: 10 credits, 50 one-time API credits
Paid plans from
~$5.83/mo
Pro (annual); TweetPik Pro no longer maintained
API credits
300–6K/mo
Scales on Pro, Pro+, Business
Product status
Actively maintained
TweetPik: Pro plan not maintained (per their site)
Feature comparison
Why teams choose TwitterShots over TweetPik
Same facts on every screen: expandable rows on mobile, full table on desktop.
| Feature | TweetPik | TwitterShots |
|---|---|---|
| Actively maintained product | Pro plan not maintained; site suggests alternatives | Included |
| Free tier | Not included | Included |
| Paid plans | Not included | Included |
| Manual screenshots | Browser-based capture (legacy) | Included |
| No watermark on free plan | Not included | Included |
| Monthly API credits | Not included | Included |
| Export PNG, SVG, HTML | Not included | Included |
| Remove TwitterShots branding | Not included | Included |
| Split / unroll thread into images | Not included | Included |
| Save thread as PDF | Unclear | Included |
| AI-powered translation | Not included | Included |
| Bulk tweet screenshots (up to 30) | Not included | Included |
| Custom background (Unsplash, URL, upload) | Not included | Included |
| Custom branding logo | Not included | Included |
| Priority human support | Not included | Included |
Maintenance and roadmap
TweetPik positioned itself around beautiful tweet screenshots, but publicly states that the Pro plan is not maintained and points users to other tools. TwitterShots ships ongoing updates for X changes, templates, API, and integrations.
- Predictable releases and changelog-backed changes
- API docs and credit tiers you can plan around
- Humans on support for Business customers
Pricing that matches real workflows
TwitterShots mirrors how creators and teams actually work: a real Free tier (10 manual credits, 50 one-time API credits), Pro from about $5.83/month on annual billing for unlimited manual captures and 300 API credits, Pro+ for automation and bulk, and Business for 6,000 API credits and priority support.
- PNG, SVG, and HTML on every plan
- Remove branding, threads, PDF, and AI translation on paid tiers
- Bulk capture up to 30 tweets on Pro+
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about TweetPik and TwitterShots.
Is there a TweetPik promo code I can use?
TweetPik is no longer offering promo codes as the service is being discontinued. However, TwitterShots offers a free tier with 50 API credits to test your migration—no promo code needed. Sign up and start using the API immediately without any upfront cost.
Why is TweetPik not working?
TweetPik has discontinued its Pro plan and is no longer actively maintained. Many users report API 404 errors and broken Zapier workflows. TwitterShots provides a stable, actively maintained alternative with a simpler GET API.
How long does migration from TweetPik take?
Most developers complete the migration in under 30 minutes. The API structure is intentionally simple—just swap the endpoint URL from POST to GET, update your headers to X-API-KEY, and you're done. No complex rewrites needed.
What is the main difference between TwitterShots and TweetPik?
TweetPik marketed beautiful tweet screenshots, but its Pro plan is no longer maintained and the product directs users to other services. TwitterShots is actively developed, with clear Free and paid tiers, API credits up to 6,000/month on Business, bulk capture, AI translation, and thread tools.
Is TweetPik still maintained?
TweetPik has stated that the Pro plan is not maintained anymore and asks users to look at alternatives such as TweetHunter. For a dependable screenshot and API workflow today, TwitterShots is built for creators and teams who need ongoing support and upgrades.
How do I migrate from TweetPik to TwitterShots?
Sign up on TwitterShots, paste tweet or thread URLs as you did before, and choose templates and export formats. If you used an API before, create an API key in TwitterShots and follow https://twittershots.com/docs/api — credit limits map to Free, Pro, Pro+, and Business.
Does TwitterShots offer a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan includes 10 credits for manual screenshots, no watermark, and 50 one-time API credits so you can test integrations before upgrading.
What API credit limits does TwitterShots use?
Free includes 50 one-time API credits. Paid plans include 300/month on Pro, 1,000/month on Pro+, and 6,000/month on Business, with PNG, SVG, and HTML output on all plans.
Can I use TwitterShots screenshots commercially?
Many teams use exports for social posts, newsletters, and reporting. Review your subscription terms and the content you capture to ensure compliance with X/Twitter and your own policies.
Does TwitterShots support threads and video-style workflows?
Yes. Pro and above support splitting threads into images and saving threads as PDF. Pro+ adds bulk processing (up to 30 tweets). Tweet-to-video and Instagram-oriented tools are also available elsewhere on the site.
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