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Awesome Screenshot vs Nimbus Screenshot

Awesome Screenshot logo

Awesome Screenshot

Browser Extensions

Screen capture and image annotation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Nimbus Screenshot logo

Nimbus Screenshot

Browser Extensions

Screen capture and video recording

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; 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
  • They diverge on capability: Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Nimbus Screenshot covers Full page capture.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

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 (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
  • 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

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

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

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

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 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 Nimbus Screenshot is typically brought in for.
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.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Nimbus Screenshot: What is the pricing for FuseBase's Solo plan?

The Solo plan is free to start, includes a 14-day trial, and provides 1,000 AI requests, 1 portal, 1 client, 1,000 automation runs, and 5 hours of transcriptions per month.

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Nimbus Screenshot: What tiers does FuseBase offer?

FuseBase offers Solo (free), Essentials, Advanced (most popular), and Unlimited (custom pricing) plans. All paid plans include a 14-day free trial.

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Nimbus Screenshot: What do I get with FuseBase's Advanced plan?

The Advanced plan includes 50,000 AI requests, 100 portals (or unlimited with contact), 1,000 clients, 50,000 automation runs, 300 hours of transcriptions, granular permissions, and white-label capability. Exact pricing requires checking or contacting for current rates.

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Nimbus Screenshot: Can I pay annually for FuseBase and get a discount?

Yes. FuseBase offers annual billing options with discounts compared to monthly payments. Upgrades charge immediately while downgrades apply at the end of your billing cycle.

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Nimbus Screenshot: What add-ons are available for FuseBase?

FuseBase offers paid add-ons including extra automation runs (1,000/month), additional client portals, transcription hours (20/month), and per-user FuseBase AI costs.

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