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Awesome Screenshot vs uBlock Origin

Awesome Screenshot logo

Awesome Screenshot

Browser Extensions

Screen capture and image annotation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
uBlock Origin logo

uBlock Origin

Browser Extensions

Free, open-source ad content blocker

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; uBlock Origin cNAME uncloaking of third-party trackers disguised as first-party is only available on Firefox, because the required DNS API does not exist in Chromium
  • They diverge on capability: Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, uBlock Origin covers Ad blocking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Awesome Screenshot and uBlock Origin actually diverge.

Attributes where Awesome Screenshot and uBlock Origin differ
AttributeAwesome ScreenshotuBlock Origin
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, Edge, SafariChrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera
Founded20072014

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 uBlock Origin

  • Ad blocking
  • Tracker blocking
  • Malware domain blocking
  • Custom filter lists
  • 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 uBlock Origin
  • Screenshot annotation for design feedbacknot uBlock Origin
  • Team collaboration on visual communicationnot uBlock Origin
  • Bug reporting with visual evidencenot uBlock Origin
  • Social media content creationnot uBlock Origin

uBlock Origin

  • Ad and tracker blocking in web browsersnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Privacy protection while browsing the webnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Reducing bandwidth usage by blocking adsnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Users seeking open-source browser extensionsnot 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

uBlock Origin

  • CNAME uncloaking of third-party trackers disguised as first-party is only available on Firefox, because the required DNS API does not exist in Chromium
  • HTML filtering of response bodies requires the webRequest.filterResponseData API, which is only available in Firefox
  • On Chromium-based browsers uBO is not reliably ready at browser launch, so tracker and advertisement payloads can reach already-open tabs before filtering starts
  • Pre-fetch blocking is not reliable on Chromium-based browsers because they give websites precedence over user settings
  • The Chromium build does not use the WebAssembly filtering code paths, because the extra manifest permission would create friction publishing to the Chrome Web Store
  • LZ4 storage compression is Firefox only, and on Chromium in incognito mode IndexedDB resets, so uBO launches with out-of-date filter lists

Pricing, plan by plan

Awesome Screenshot

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

uBlock Origin

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Ad blocking
    • Tracker blocking
    • Custom filter lists

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 uBlock Origin if

  • You need ad blocking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
  • You also want tracker blocking.
uBlock Origin review

Questions people ask

Is Awesome Screenshot or uBlock Origin better?
Neither clearly leads. Awesome Screenshot starts at Free and uBlock Origin at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Awesome Screenshot or uBlock Origin?
Awesome Screenshot starts at Free and uBlock Origin at Free.
Does Awesome Screenshot or uBlock Origin run on more platforms?
Awesome Screenshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari. uBlock Origin 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 uBlock Origin is typically brought in for.
What can Awesome Screenshot do that uBlock Origin cannot?
Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Annotation tools, Cloud storage, Screen recording. uBlock Origin covers Ad blocking, Tracker blocking, Malware domain blocking, Custom filter lists. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

uBlock Origin: How much does uBlock Origin cost?

uBlock Origin is completely free and open-source software with no licensing fees, subscriptions, or commercial restrictions.

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uBlock Origin: Is uBlock Origin open source?

Yes, uBlock Origin is distributed under the GPL-3.0 License with source code publicly available on GitHub. The project encourages community review and contribution.

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uBlock Origin: Does uBlock Origin accept donations?

No, uBlock Origin explicitly does not accept donations. The project instead encourages users to support the developers maintaining the filter lists that power the extension.

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