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ColorZilla vs Fireshot

ColorZilla logo

ColorZilla

Browser Extensions

Advanced color picker and eyedropper

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Fireshot logo

Fireshot

Browser Extensions

Full webpage screenshots

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ColorZilla no pricing information published on main website or pricing page, making cost structure unclear to potential users; Fireshot pro yearly license is capped at 2 devices for personal use; additional devices require a separate license purchase
  • They diverge on capability: ColorZilla covers Color picker, Fireshot covers Full page capture.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ColorZilla and Fireshot actually diverge.

Attributes where ColorZilla and Fireshot differ
AttributeColorZillaFireshot
Pricing modelfreefreemium
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, EdgeChrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Browser Extensions), 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 Fireshot

  • Full page capture
  • Multiple formats
  • Annotation
  • Direct upload
  • 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.

ColorZilla

  • Extracting exact color values from website designs instantlynot Fireshot
  • Generating CSS gradients without returning to Photoshopnot Fireshot
  • Analyzing and converting visual color palettes to codenot Fireshot

Fireshot

  • Capturing and annotating full-page screenshots of web pagesnot ColorZilla

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ColorZilla

  • No pricing information published on main website or pricing page, making cost structure unclear to potential users
  • No free tier or trial option clearly advertised, limiting ability to test features before purchase

Fireshot

  • Pro yearly license is capped at 2 devices for personal use; additional devices require a separate license purchase

Pricing, plan by plan

ColorZilla

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Color picker
    • Eyedropper
    • Gradient generator

Fireshot

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full page capture
    • PNG/JPEG export
    • Basic annotation

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.
ColorZilla review

Choose Fireshot if

  • You need full page capture.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
  • You also want multiple formats.
Fireshot review

Questions people ask

Is ColorZilla or Fireshot better?
Neither clearly leads. ColorZilla starts at Free and Fireshot at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ColorZilla or Fireshot?
ColorZilla starts at Free and Fireshot at Free.
Does ColorZilla or Fireshot run on more platforms?
ColorZilla runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge. Fireshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
Can I use ColorZilla for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is ColorZilla best used for?
ColorZilla is most often used for extracting exact color values from website designs instantly, generating css gradients without returning to photoshop, analyzing and converting visual color palettes to code. Of those, extracting exact color values from website designs instantly and generating css gradients without returning to photoshop are not what Fireshot is typically brought in for.
What can ColorZilla do that Fireshot cannot?
ColorZilla covers Color picker, Eyedropper tool, Gradient generator, Palette analyzer. Fireshot covers Full page capture, Multiple formats, Annotation, Direct upload. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ColorZilla: How much does ColorZilla cost?

ColorZilla does not publish pricing on its website. The site describes browser extensions for Firefox and Chrome, plus an online CSS gradient editor, but cost information is not available. Users must contact the company directly or check browser extension marketplaces for availability and cost details.

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ColorZilla: Is ColorZilla free to use?

The website does not specify whether ColorZilla tools are free or paid. While browser extensions are often offered free in extension stores, the online tools and their pricing model are not documented on the main site.

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