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JSON Viewer vs Awesome Screenshot

JSON Viewer logo

JSON Viewer

Browser Extensions

View JSON documents in the browser

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Awesome Screenshot logo

Awesome Screenshot

Browser Extensions

Screen capture and image annotation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: JSON Viewer covers JSON formatting, Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which JSON Viewer and Awesome Screenshot actually diverge.

Attributes where JSON Viewer and Awesome Screenshot differ
AttributeJSON ViewerAwesome Screenshot
Pricing modelfreefreemium
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, EdgeChrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari
Founded20152007

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 JSON Viewer

  • JSON formatting
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Tree view
  • Search functionality

Only in Awesome Screenshot

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

Both cover

  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support

Where each one falls short

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

JSON Viewer

  • The project is MIT licensed open source code hosted on GitHub with no vendor and no paid tier

Awesome Screenshot

Nothing recorded yet. See the Awesome Screenshot review.

Pricing, plan by plan

JSON Viewer

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Syntax highlighting
    • Collapsible tree
    • Search

Awesome Screenshot

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

Which should you pick?

Choose JSON Viewer if

  • You need json formatting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
  • You also want syntax highlighting.
JSON Viewer review

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.
Awesome Screenshot review

Questions people ask

Is JSON Viewer or Awesome Screenshot better?
Neither clearly leads. JSON Viewer 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, JSON Viewer or Awesome Screenshot?
JSON Viewer starts at Free and Awesome Screenshot at Free.
Does JSON Viewer or Awesome Screenshot run on more platforms?
JSON Viewer runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge. Awesome Screenshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari.
Can I use JSON Viewer for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can JSON Viewer do that Awesome Screenshot cannot?
JSON Viewer covers JSON formatting, Syntax highlighting, Tree view, Search functionality. Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Annotation tools, Cloud storage, Screen recording. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.
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