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Awesome Screenshot vs HTTPS Everywhere

Awesome Screenshot logo

Awesome Screenshot

Browser Extensions

Screen capture and image annotation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
HTTPS Everywhere logo

HTTPS Everywhere

Browser Extensions

Encrypt the web automatically

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; HTTPS Everywhere product discontinued as of January 2023
  • They diverge on capability: Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, HTTPS Everywhere covers Automatic HTTPS.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Awesome Screenshot and HTTPS Everywhere actually diverge.

Attributes where Awesome Screenshot and HTTPS Everywhere differ
AttributeAwesome ScreenshotHTTPS Everywhere
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, Edge, SafariChrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera
Founded20071990

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Browser Extensions).

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
  • Safari support

Only in HTTPS Everywhere

  • Automatic HTTPS
  • Encryption enforcement
  • Rule-based upgrading
  • Observatory integration
  • Opera support

Both cover

  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support

What people use each for

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

Awesome Screenshot

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

HTTPS Everywhere

  • Forcing encrypted HTTPS connections on websites that support itnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Preventing eavesdropping and content hijacking on unsecured networksnot 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

HTTPS Everywhere

  • Product discontinued as of January 2023
  • Functionality now built into all modern browsers natively
  • No longer receives security updates or maintenance

Pricing, plan by plan

Awesome Screenshot

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

HTTPS Everywhere

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Automatic HTTPS upgrade
    • Rule sets
    • Custom rules

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 HTTPS Everywhere if

  • You need automatic https.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
  • You also want encryption enforcement.
HTTPS Everywhere review

Questions people ask

Is Awesome Screenshot or HTTPS Everywhere better?
Neither clearly leads. Awesome Screenshot starts at Free and HTTPS Everywhere at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Awesome Screenshot or HTTPS Everywhere?
Awesome Screenshot starts at Free and HTTPS Everywhere at Free.
Does Awesome Screenshot or HTTPS Everywhere run on more platforms?
Awesome Screenshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari. HTTPS Everywhere runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
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 HTTPS Everywhere is typically brought in for.
What can Awesome Screenshot do that HTTPS Everywhere cannot?
Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Annotation tools, Cloud storage, Screen recording. HTTPS Everywhere covers Automatic HTTPS, Encryption enforcement, Rule-based upgrading, Observatory integration. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

HTTPS Everywhere: Is HTTPS Everywhere still maintained?

No. HTTPS Everywhere was retired in January 2023 because major browsers added native HTTPS upgrade features, making the extension obsolete.

Source
HTTPS Everywhere: What functionality did HTTPS Everywhere provide?

The extension automatically redirected HTTP connections to HTTPS when available, improving encryption and privacy on unencrypted websites.

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HTTPS Everywhere: What is the recommended replacement?

Modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari now include built-in HTTPS upgrade features that automatically redirect to secure connections, making HTTPS Everywhere unnecessary.

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