Software · head to head
ColorZilla vs Awesome Screenshot
The short version
- They diverge on capability: ColorZilla covers Color picker, Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ColorZilla and Awesome Screenshot actually diverge.
| Attribute | ColorZilla | Awesome Screenshot |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | freemium |
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Edge | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2007).
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 ColorZilla
- Color picker
- Eyedropper tool
- Gradient generator
- Palette analyzer
Only in Awesome Screenshot
- Screen capture
- Annotation tools
- Cloud storage
- Screen recording
- Safari support
Both cover
- Chrome support
- Firefox support
- Edge support
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
ColorZilla
- The vendor's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 2 January 2022 describes ColorZilla only as a free browser extension for Firefox and Chrome (eyedropper, color picker, gradient generator) with no paid tier, pricing page, or subscription mentioned anywhere on the site
Awesome Screenshot
Nothing recorded yet. See the Awesome Screenshot review.
Pricing, plan by plan
ColorZilla
Free- FreeFree
- Color picker
- Eyedropper
- Gradient generator
Awesome Screenshot
Free- FreeFree
- Screen capture
- Basic annotation
- Cloud storage
Which should you pick?
Choose ColorZilla if
- You need color picker.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
- You also want eyedropper tool.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is ColorZilla or Awesome Screenshot better?
- Neither clearly leads. ColorZilla starts at Free and Awesome Screenshot at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ColorZilla or Awesome Screenshot?
- ColorZilla starts at Free and Awesome Screenshot at Free.
- Does ColorZilla or Awesome Screenshot run on more platforms?
- ColorZilla runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge. Awesome Screenshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari.
- Can I use ColorZilla for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can ColorZilla do that Awesome Screenshot cannot?
- ColorZilla covers Color picker, Eyedropper tool, Gradient generator, Palette analyzer. Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Annotation tools, Cloud storage, Screen recording. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.