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Awesome Screenshot vs WhatFont

Awesome Screenshot logo

Awesome Screenshot

Browser Extensions

Screen capture and image annotation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
WhatFont logo

WhatFont

Browser Extensions

Identify fonts on web pages

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; WhatFont can only detect web-safe fonts and fonts loaded via web font services
  • They diverge on capability: Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, WhatFont covers Font detection.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Awesome Screenshot and WhatFont differ
AttributeAwesome ScreenshotWhatFont
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, Edge, SafariChrome, Firefox, Arc
Founded20072011

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

Only in WhatFont

  • Font detection
  • Typography info
  • Service detection
  • Hover inspection

Both cover

  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support
  • Safari 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 WhatFont
  • Screenshot annotation for design feedbacknot WhatFont
  • Team collaboration on visual communicationnot WhatFont
  • Bug reporting with visual evidencenot WhatFont
  • Social media content creationnot WhatFont

WhatFont

  • Identifying typefaces used on competitor websites for design researchnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Sourcing font inspiration from high-performing landing pagesnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Discovering web font services like Google Fonts or Typekit on sitesnot 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

WhatFont

  • Can only detect web-safe fonts and fonts loaded via web font services
  • Does not work on images with embedded text or rasterized typography
  • Limited to inspecting single text elements at a time

Pricing, plan by plan

Awesome Screenshot

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

WhatFont

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Font inspection on any website
    • Font family identification
    • Font size and weight detection

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 WhatFont if

  • You need font detection.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Arc.
  • You also want typography info.
WhatFont review

Questions people ask

Is Awesome Screenshot or WhatFont better?
Neither clearly leads. Awesome Screenshot starts at Free and WhatFont at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Awesome Screenshot or WhatFont?
Awesome Screenshot starts at Free and WhatFont at Free.
Does Awesome Screenshot or WhatFont run on more platforms?
Awesome Screenshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari. WhatFont runs on Chrome, Firefox, Arc.
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 WhatFont is typically brought in for.
What can Awesome Screenshot do that WhatFont cannot?
Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Annotation tools, Cloud storage, Screen recording. WhatFont covers Font detection, Typography info, Service detection, Hover inspection. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support, Safari support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

WhatFont: How do I use WhatFont to inspect fonts?

Click the WhatFont icon in your browser toolbar to activate it, then hover over any text on a webpage to see the font name and details in a pop-up. Click the text to reveal additional information like font style, weight, color, and font samples.

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WhatFont: What browsers does WhatFont support?

WhatFont works on Google Chrome, Firefox, and Arc browser. It is available as a free extension in each browser's extension store.

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WhatFont: Is WhatFont free?

Yes. WhatFont is a completely free browser extension with no paid tier or premium features. It is maintained as a free tool for designers and developers.

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