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Fireshot vs Nimbus Screenshot

Fireshot logo

Fireshot

Browser Extensions

Full webpage screenshots

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Nimbus Screenshot logo

Nimbus Screenshot

Browser Extensions

Screen capture and video recording

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Fireshot pro yearly license is capped at 2 devices for personal use; additional devices require a separate license purchase; Nimbus Screenshot nimbus Web has rebranded to FuseBase; nimbusweb.me now redirects to thefusebase.com, and the screenshot tool sits inside a broader client portal and AI workspace product
  • They diverge on capability: Fireshot covers Multiple formats, Nimbus Screenshot covers Area selection.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fireshot and Nimbus Screenshot actually diverge.

Attributes where Fireshot and Nimbus Screenshot differ
AttributeFireshotNimbus Screenshot
Founded20072014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), platforms (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera), 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 Fireshot

  • Multiple formats
  • Annotation
  • Direct upload

Only in Nimbus Screenshot

  • Area selection
  • Annotation tools
  • Video recording

Both cover

  • Full page capture
  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support
  • Opera support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Fireshot

  • Capturing and annotating full-page screenshots of web pagesnot Nimbus Screenshot

Nimbus Screenshot

  • Capturing full page and partial browser screenshotsnot Fireshot
  • Recording screen video from a browser tabnot Fireshot
  • Annotating captures before sharing themnot Fireshot

Where each one falls short

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

Fireshot

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

Nimbus Screenshot

  • Nimbus Web has rebranded to FuseBase; nimbusweb.me now redirects to thefusebase.com, and the screenshot tool sits inside a broader client portal and AI workspace product
  • No Nimbus-branded pricing, plan or storage limit remains published at the original domain
  • The destination product is positioned around client portals, AI agents and project management rather than a standalone screenshot extension

Pricing, plan by plan

Fireshot

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

Nimbus Screenshot

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Fireshot if

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

Choose Nimbus Screenshot if

  • You need area selection.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
  • You also want annotation tools.
Nimbus Screenshot review

Questions people ask

Is Fireshot or Nimbus Screenshot better?
Neither clearly leads. Fireshot starts at Free and Nimbus Screenshot at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fireshot or Nimbus Screenshot?
Fireshot starts at Free and Nimbus Screenshot at Free.
Does Fireshot or Nimbus Screenshot run on more platforms?
Both run on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Fireshot for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Fireshot best used for?
Fireshot is most often used for capturing and annotating full-page screenshots of web pages. Of those, capturing and annotating full-page screenshots of web pages is not what Nimbus Screenshot is typically brought in for.
What can Fireshot do that Nimbus Screenshot cannot?
Fireshot covers Multiple formats, Annotation, Direct upload. Nimbus Screenshot covers Area selection, Annotation tools, Video recording. Both handle Full page capture, Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Nimbus Screenshot: What is the pricing for FuseBase's Solo plan?

The Solo plan is free to start, includes a 14-day trial, and provides 1,000 AI requests, 1 portal, 1 client, 1,000 automation runs, and 5 hours of transcriptions per month.

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Nimbus Screenshot: What tiers does FuseBase offer?

FuseBase offers Solo (free), Essentials, Advanced (most popular), and Unlimited (custom pricing) plans. All paid plans include a 14-day free trial.

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Nimbus Screenshot: What do I get with FuseBase's Advanced plan?

The Advanced plan includes 50,000 AI requests, 100 portals (or unlimited with contact), 1,000 clients, 50,000 automation runs, 300 hours of transcriptions, granular permissions, and white-label capability. Exact pricing requires checking or contacting for current rates.

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Nimbus Screenshot: Can I pay annually for FuseBase and get a discount?

Yes. FuseBase offers annual billing options with discounts compared to monthly payments. Upgrades charge immediately while downgrades apply at the end of your billing cycle.

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Nimbus Screenshot: What add-ons are available for FuseBase?

FuseBase offers paid add-ons including extra automation runs (1,000/month), additional client portals, transcription hours (20/month), and per-user FuseBase AI costs.

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