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Awesome Screenshot vs Brave Browser

Awesome Screenshot logo

Awesome Screenshot

Browser Extensions

Screen capture and image annotation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Brave Browser logo

Brave Browser

Cybersecurity

Secure, fast & private web browser with adblocker

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Awesome Screenshot free browser extension with limited information about premium tier pricing on homepage; Brave Browser brave Firewall + VPN features require paid subscription
  • They diverge on capability: Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Brave Browser covers Built-in ad blocker.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Awesome Screenshot and Brave Browser actually diverge.

Attributes where Awesome Screenshot and Brave Browser differ
AttributeAwesome ScreenshotBrave Browser
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, Edge, SafariWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
CategoryBrowser ExtensionsCybersecurity
Founded20072015

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Awesome Screenshot

  • Screen capture
  • Annotation tools
  • Cloud storage
  • Screen recording
  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support
  • Safari support

Only in Brave Browser

  • Built-in ad blocker
  • Tracker blocking
  • Cryptocurrency wallet
  • Brave Rewards (BAT)
  • Tor private browsing
  • HTTPS everywhere
  • Script blocking
  • Fingerprinting protection

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Awesome Screenshot

  • Screen recording for tutorials and documentationnot Brave Browser
  • Screenshot annotation for design feedbacknot Brave Browser
  • Team collaboration on visual communicationnot Brave Browser
  • Bug reporting with visual evidencenot Brave Browser
  • Social media content creationnot Brave Browser

Brave Browser

  • Private web browsing with ad blockingnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Encrypted search via Brave Searchnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Privacy-focused web navigation without trackingnot Awesome Screenshot
  • AI-powered answers via Ask Bravenot Awesome Screenshot

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Awesome Screenshot

  • Free browser extension with limited information about premium tier pricing on homepage
  • Pricing details not fully disclosed on main page

Brave Browser

  • Brave Firewall + VPN features require paid subscription
  • Brave Talk Premium is subscription-based, not included in free tier
  • Brave Rewards programme is optional and requires user participation

Pricing, plan by plan

Awesome Screenshot

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Screen capture
    • Basic annotation
    • Cloud storage

Brave Browser

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Brave Browser review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Awesome Screenshot if

  • You need screen capture.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari.
  • You also want annotation tools.
Awesome Screenshot review

Choose Brave Browser if

  • You need built-in ad blocker.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS.
  • You also want tracker blocking.
Brave Browser review

Questions people ask

Is Awesome Screenshot or Brave Browser better?
Neither clearly leads. Awesome Screenshot starts at Free and Brave Browser at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Awesome Screenshot or Brave Browser?
Awesome Screenshot starts at Free and Brave Browser at Free.
Does Awesome Screenshot or Brave Browser run on more platforms?
Awesome Screenshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari. Brave Browser runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS.
Can I use Awesome Screenshot for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Awesome Screenshot best used for?
Awesome Screenshot is most often used for screen recording for tutorials and documentation, screenshot annotation for design feedback, team collaboration on visual communication, bug reporting with visual evidence. Of those, screen recording for tutorials and documentation and screenshot annotation for design feedback are not what Brave Browser is typically brought in for.
What can Awesome Screenshot do that Brave Browser cannot?
Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Annotation tools, Cloud storage, Screen recording. Brave Browser covers Built-in ad blocker, Tracker blocking, Cryptocurrency wallet, Brave Rewards (BAT).

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Brave Browser: Is Brave Browser completely free?

Yes. The Brave Browser itself is completely free for desktop, Android, and iOS. All core features including ad blocking, privacy protections, and tracker blocking are included at no cost.

Source
Brave Browser: Does Brave offer any paid features?

Yes. Brave offers subscription-based features including Brave Firewall + VPN (protecting every app on your entire device across up to 5 devices) and Brave Talk Premium, though specific pricing is not listed on the main page.

Source
Brave Browser: Can I earn money using Brave?

Yes. Brave Rewards is an optional program that allows users to earn BAT tokens by viewing privacy-protecting ads. Tokens earned can be stored securely in Brave Wallet.

Source
Brave Browser: Can I use Brave Search without a subscription?

Yes. Brave Search is free at search.brave.com and does not require a subscription.

Source
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