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Fireshot vs WhatFont

Fireshot logo

Fireshot

Browser Extensions

Full webpage screenshots

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: Fireshot pro yearly license is capped at 2 devices for personal use; additional devices require a separate license purchase; WhatFont can only detect web-safe fonts and fonts loaded via web font services
  • They diverge on capability: Fireshot covers Full page capture, WhatFont covers Font detection.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fireshot and WhatFont actually diverge.

Attributes where Fireshot and WhatFont differ
AttributeFireshotWhatFont
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, Edge, OperaChrome, 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 Fireshot

  • Full page capture
  • Multiple formats
  • Annotation
  • Direct upload
  • Opera support

Only in WhatFont

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

Fireshot

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

WhatFont

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

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

Fireshot

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

WhatFont

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

Which should you pick?

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

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 Fireshot or WhatFont better?
Neither clearly leads. Fireshot 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, Fireshot or WhatFont?
Fireshot starts at Free and WhatFont at Free.
Does Fireshot or WhatFont run on more platforms?
Fireshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera. WhatFont runs on Chrome, Firefox, Arc.
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 WhatFont is typically brought in for.
What can Fireshot do that WhatFont cannot?
Fireshot covers Full page capture, Multiple formats, Annotation, Direct upload. WhatFont covers Font detection, Typography info, Service detection, Hover inspection. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge 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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