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Fireshot vs HTTPS Everywhere

Fireshot logo

Fireshot

Browser Extensions

Full webpage screenshots

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
HTTPS Everywhere logo

HTTPS Everywhere

Browser Extensions

Encrypt the web automatically

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; HTTPS Everywhere product discontinued as of January 2023
  • They diverge on capability: Fireshot covers Full page capture, HTTPS Everywhere covers Automatic HTTPS.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fireshot and HTTPS Everywhere actually diverge.

Attributes where Fireshot and HTTPS Everywhere differ
AttributeFireshotHTTPS Everywhere
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
Founded20071990

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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

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

Only in HTTPS Everywhere

  • Automatic HTTPS
  • Encryption enforcement
  • Rule-based upgrading
  • Observatory integration

Both cover

  • 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 HTTPS Everywhere

HTTPS Everywhere

  • Forcing encrypted HTTPS connections on websites that support itnot Fireshot
  • Preventing eavesdropping and content hijacking on unsecured networksnot 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

HTTPS Everywhere

  • Product discontinued as of January 2023
  • Functionality now built into all modern browsers natively
  • No longer receives security updates or maintenance

Pricing, plan by plan

Fireshot

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

HTTPS Everywhere

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Automatic HTTPS upgrade
    • Rule sets
    • Custom rules

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 HTTPS Everywhere if

  • You need automatic https.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
  • You also want encryption enforcement.
HTTPS Everywhere review

Questions people ask

Is Fireshot or HTTPS Everywhere better?
Neither clearly leads. Fireshot starts at Free and HTTPS Everywhere at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fireshot or HTTPS Everywhere?
Fireshot starts at Free and HTTPS Everywhere at Free.
Does Fireshot or HTTPS Everywhere 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 HTTPS Everywhere is typically brought in for.
What can Fireshot do that HTTPS Everywhere cannot?
Fireshot covers Full page capture, Multiple formats, Annotation, Direct upload. HTTPS Everywhere covers Automatic HTTPS, Encryption enforcement, Rule-based upgrading, Observatory integration. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support, Opera support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

HTTPS Everywhere: Is HTTPS Everywhere still maintained?

No. HTTPS Everywhere was retired in January 2023 because major browsers added native HTTPS upgrade features, making the extension obsolete.

Source
HTTPS Everywhere: What functionality did HTTPS Everywhere provide?

The extension automatically redirected HTTP connections to HTTPS when available, improving encryption and privacy on unencrypted websites.

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HTTPS Everywhere: What is the recommended replacement?

Modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari now include built-in HTTPS upgrade features that automatically redirect to secure connections, making HTTPS Everywhere unnecessary.

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