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Awesome Screenshot vs Vue.js Devtools

Awesome Screenshot logo

Awesome Screenshot

Browser Extensions

Screen capture and image annotation

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Vue.js Devtools logo

Vue.js Devtools

Browser Extensions

Browser DevTools extension for debugging Vue.js

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Awesome Screenshot free browser extension with limited information about premium tier pricing on homepage; Vue.js Devtools primarily a developer debugging tool, not intended for production use
  • They diverge on capability: Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Vue.js Devtools covers Component tree.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Awesome Screenshot and Vue.js Devtools actually diverge.

Attributes where Awesome Screenshot and Vue.js Devtools differ
AttributeAwesome ScreenshotVue.js Devtools
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, Edge, SafariBrowser extensions, Vite plugin, Standalone app
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 Vue.js Devtools

  • Component tree
  • Vuex state
  • Vue Router
  • Performance timeline

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 Vue.js Devtools
  • Screenshot annotation for design feedbacknot Vue.js Devtools
  • Team collaboration on visual communicationnot Vue.js Devtools
  • Bug reporting with visual evidencenot Vue.js Devtools
  • Social media content creationnot Vue.js Devtools

Vue.js Devtools

  • Vue.js component hierarchy inspectionnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Application state debuggingnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Component relationship visualizationnot 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

Vue.js Devtools

  • Primarily a developer debugging tool, not intended for production use
  • Limited to browser extension format for most users; requires Vite plugin or standalone app for alternative use

Pricing, plan by plan

Awesome Screenshot

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

Vue.js Devtools

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Vue.js Devtools review.

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 Vue.js Devtools if

  • You need component tree.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Browser extensions, Vite plugin, Standalone app.
  • You also want vuex state.
Vue.js Devtools review

Questions people ask

Is Awesome Screenshot or Vue.js Devtools better?
Neither clearly leads. Awesome Screenshot starts at Free and Vue.js Devtools at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Awesome Screenshot or Vue.js Devtools?
Awesome Screenshot starts at Free and Vue.js Devtools at Free.
Does Awesome Screenshot or Vue.js Devtools run on more platforms?
Awesome Screenshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari. Vue.js Devtools runs on Browser extensions, Vite plugin, Standalone app.
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 Vue.js Devtools is typically brought in for.
What can Awesome Screenshot do that Vue.js Devtools cannot?
Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Annotation tools, Cloud storage, Screen recording. Vue.js Devtools covers Component tree, Vuex state, Vue Router, Performance timeline. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Vue.js Devtools: How is Vue.js licensed?

Vue.js is licensed under the MIT License, which permits commercial use, modification, distribution, and private use without restrictions.

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Vue.js Devtools: Can I use Vue.js commercially?

Yes. Vue.js is MIT-licensed open source software with no commercial use restrictions. You can use it freely in commercial products.

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Vue.js Devtools: What support options are available for Vue.js?

Vue.js offers free community support through Discord, GitHub Discussions, and DEV Community. Paid learning resources include Vue Mastery and Vue School, plus official Vue.js Certification is available.

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Vue.js Devtools: How does Vue.js sustain development?

Vue.js is sustained through optional sponsorships at Platinum and Gold tiers, and ancillary commercial services including training, certification, and a jobs board.

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