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Awesome Screenshot vs Nimbus Screenshot

Awesome Screenshot logo

Awesome Screenshot

Software

Screen capture and image annotation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Nimbus Screenshot logo

Nimbus Screenshot

Software

Screen capture and video recording

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Nimbus Screenshot covers Full page capture.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Awesome Screenshot and Nimbus Screenshot actually diverge.

Attributes where Awesome Screenshot and Nimbus Screenshot differ
AttributeAwesome ScreenshotNimbus Screenshot
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, Edge, SafariChrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera
Founded20072014

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

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
  • Cloud storage
  • Screen recording
  • Safari support

Only in Nimbus Screenshot

  • Full page capture
  • Area selection
  • Video recording
  • Opera support

Both cover

  • Annotation tools
  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support

What people use each for

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

Awesome Screenshot

No use cases recorded yet. See the Awesome Screenshot review.

Nimbus Screenshot

  • Capturing full page and partial browser screenshotsnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Recording screen video from a browser tabnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Annotating captures before sharing themnot Awesome Screenshot

Where each one falls short

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

Awesome Screenshot

Nothing recorded yet. See the Awesome Screenshot review.

Nimbus Screenshot

  • Nimbus Web has rebranded to FuseBase; nimbusweb.me now redirects to thefusebase.com, and the screenshot tool sits inside a broader client portal and AI workspace product
  • No Nimbus-branded pricing, plan or storage limit remains published at the original domain
  • The destination product is positioned around client portals, AI agents and project management rather than a standalone screenshot extension

Pricing, plan by plan

Awesome Screenshot

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

Nimbus Screenshot

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

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 cloud storage.
Awesome Screenshot review

Choose Nimbus Screenshot if

  • You need full page capture.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
  • You also want area selection.
Nimbus Screenshot review

Questions people ask

Is Awesome Screenshot or Nimbus Screenshot better?
Neither clearly leads. Awesome Screenshot starts at Free and Nimbus Screenshot at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Awesome Screenshot or Nimbus Screenshot?
Awesome Screenshot starts at Free and Nimbus Screenshot at Free.
Does Awesome Screenshot or Nimbus Screenshot run on more platforms?
Awesome Screenshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari. Nimbus Screenshot 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 can Awesome Screenshot do that Nimbus Screenshot cannot?
Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Cloud storage, Screen recording, Safari support. Nimbus Screenshot covers Full page capture, Area selection, Video recording, Opera support. Both handle Annotation tools, Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.
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