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Awesome Screenshot vs Vimeo Record

Awesome Screenshot logo

Awesome Screenshot

Browser Extensions

Screen capture and image annotation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Vimeo Record logo

Vimeo Record

Browser Extensions

Free screen and webcam 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; Vimeo Record free plan limits recordings to 30 minutes per video and includes only 1GB of storage
  • They diverge on capability: Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Vimeo Record covers Webcam overlay.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Awesome Screenshot and Vimeo Record actually diverge.

Attributes where Awesome Screenshot and Vimeo Record differ
AttributeAwesome ScreenshotVimeo Record
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, Edge, SafariChrome, Edge
Founded20072004

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
  • Firefox support
  • Safari support

Only in Vimeo Record

  • Webcam overlay
  • Instant sharing
  • Vimeo integration

Both cover

  • Screen recording
  • Chrome 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 Vimeo Record
  • Screenshot annotation for design feedbacknot Vimeo Record
  • Team collaboration on visual communicationnot Vimeo Record
  • Bug reporting with visual evidencenot Vimeo Record
  • Social media content creationnot Vimeo Record

Vimeo Record

  • Recording and sharing async video updates for remote teamsnot 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

Vimeo Record

  • Free plan limits recordings to 30 minutes per video and includes only 1GB of storage
  • Standard plan is capped at 5 seats and Advanced at 10 seats before requiring custom Enterprise pricing

Pricing, plan by plan

Awesome Screenshot

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

Vimeo Record

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited recording
    • Screen + webcam
    • Instant sharing

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 Vimeo Record if

  • You need webcam overlay.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Edge.
  • You also want instant sharing.
Vimeo Record review

Questions people ask

Is Awesome Screenshot or Vimeo Record better?
Neither clearly leads. Awesome Screenshot starts at Free and Vimeo Record at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Awesome Screenshot or Vimeo Record?
Awesome Screenshot starts at Free and Vimeo Record at Free.
Does Awesome Screenshot or Vimeo Record run on more platforms?
Awesome Screenshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari. Vimeo Record runs on Chrome, Edge.
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 Vimeo Record is typically brought in for.
What can Awesome Screenshot do that Vimeo Record cannot?
Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Annotation tools, Cloud storage, Firefox support. Vimeo Record covers Webcam overlay, Instant sharing, Vimeo integration. Both handle Screen recording, Chrome support, Edge support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Vimeo Record: What are the pricing options for Vimeo Screen Recorder?

Vimeo offers a Free plan at $0, Starter at $13/month (annual), Standard at $26/month, Advanced at $76/month, and Enterprise with custom pricing.

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Vimeo Record: What are the limits on the free plan?

The free plan includes unlimited screen recording with a 30-minute limit per video, 1GB storage, and 1 seat. A Vimeo watermark appears when embedded.

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Vimeo Record: Do paid plans have watermarks?

Free and Basic plans display a Vimeo watermark when embedded. Paid plans (Starter and above) do not have watermarks.

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Vimeo Record: Do paid plans allow unlimited recording time?

Yes, paid plans offer unlimited recording times, unlike the free plan which limits each video to 30 minutes.

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Vimeo Record: What security features are included?

Vimeo Screen Recorder provides private links and access management, password protection, DRM, and SOC II Type 2 protection.

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