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Honey vs Awesome Screenshot

Honey logo

Honey

Software

Automatically find and apply coupon codes

From
Free
Rated
-
Awesome Screenshot logo

Awesome Screenshot

Software

Screen capture and image annotation

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Honey covers Automatic coupon codes, Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Honey and Awesome Screenshot differ
AttributeHoneyAwesome Screenshot
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, EdgeChrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari
Founded20122007

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Honey

  • Automatic coupon codes
  • Price history
  • Honey Gold rewards
  • Price drop alerts
  • Opera support

Only in Awesome Screenshot

  • Screen capture
  • Annotation tools
  • Cloud storage
  • Screen recording

Both cover

  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support
  • Safari support

Where each one falls short

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

Honey

  • Browser extension requires permission to access browsing and shopping data
  • Limited to 30,000+ retailer sites; not all retailers supported

Awesome Screenshot

Nothing recorded yet. See the Awesome Screenshot review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Honey

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Honey review.

Awesome Screenshot

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Honey if

  • You need automatic coupon codes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge.
  • You also want price history.

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 Honey or Awesome Screenshot better?
Neither clearly leads. Honey 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, Honey or Awesome Screenshot?
Honey starts at Free and Awesome Screenshot at Free.
Does Honey or Awesome Screenshot run on more platforms?
Honey runs on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge. Awesome Screenshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari.
Can I use Honey for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Honey do that Awesome Screenshot cannot?
Honey covers Automatic coupon codes, Price history, Honey Gold rewards, Price drop alerts. Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Annotation tools, Cloud storage, Screen recording. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support, Safari support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Honey: Is Honey free to use?

Yes, Honey's browser extension is completely free to use with no subscription fees. Users can earn rewards through purchases on participating sites and redeem points for gift cards.

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Honey: What browsers does Honey support?

Honey is available for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, and Edge browsers on desktop. iOS users can enable the extension for mobile Safari through the PayPal mobile app, but Android does not currently support the mobile extension.

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Honey: How does Honey search for coupon codes?

Honey automatically searches for and tests available coupon codes at checkout on 30,000+ popular sites. If a working code is found, Honey applies the one with the biggest savings to your cart.

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Honey: Can I track price drops with Honey?

Yes, Honey's Droplist feature allows you to add items and receive notifications about price drops, helping you find the best time to purchase.

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