Browser Extensions · head to head
HTTPS Everywhere vs Fireshot
The short version
- Each has a real cost: HTTPS Everywhere product discontinued as of January 2023; Fireshot pro yearly license is capped at 2 devices for personal use; additional devices require a separate license purchase
- They diverge on capability: HTTPS Everywhere covers Automatic HTTPS, Fireshot covers Full page capture.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which HTTPS Everywhere and Fireshot actually diverge.
| Attribute | HTTPS Everywhere | Fireshot |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | freemium |
| Founded | 1990 | 2007 |
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 HTTPS Everywhere
- Automatic HTTPS
- Encryption enforcement
- Rule-based upgrading
- Observatory integration
Only in Fireshot
- Full page capture
- Multiple formats
- Annotation
- Direct upload
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.
HTTPS Everywhere
No use cases recorded yet. See the HTTPS Everywhere review.
Fireshot
- Capturing and annotating full-page screenshots of web pagesnot HTTPS Everywhere
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
HTTPS Everywhere
- Product discontinued as of January 2023
- Functionality now built into all modern browsers natively
- No longer receives security updates or maintenance
Fireshot
- Pro yearly license is capped at 2 devices for personal use; additional devices require a separate license purchase
Pricing, plan by plan
HTTPS Everywhere
Free- FreeFree
- Automatic HTTPS upgrade
- Rule sets
- Custom rules
Fireshot
Free- FreeFree
- Full page capture
- PNG/JPEG export
- Basic annotation
Which should you pick?
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.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is HTTPS Everywhere or Fireshot better?
- Neither clearly leads. HTTPS Everywhere 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, HTTPS Everywhere or Fireshot?
- HTTPS Everywhere starts at Free and Fireshot at Free.
- Does HTTPS Everywhere or Fireshot run on more platforms?
- Both run on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use HTTPS Everywhere for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can HTTPS Everywhere do that Fireshot cannot?
- HTTPS Everywhere covers Automatic HTTPS, Encryption enforcement, Rule-based upgrading, Observatory integration. Fireshot covers Full page capture, Multiple formats, Annotation, Direct upload. 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.
SourceHTTPS Everywhere: What functionality did HTTPS Everywhere provide?
The extension automatically redirected HTTP connections to HTTPS when available, improving encryption and privacy on unencrypted websites.
SourceHTTPS 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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