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Nimbus Screenshot vs Awesome Screenshot

Nimbus Screenshot logo

Nimbus Screenshot

Software

Screen capture and video recording

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Awesome Screenshot logo

Awesome Screenshot

Software

Screen capture and image annotation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Nimbus Screenshot covers Full page capture, Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Nimbus Screenshot and Awesome Screenshot differ
AttributeNimbus ScreenshotAwesome Screenshot
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, Edge, OperaChrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari
Founded20142007

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), 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 Nimbus Screenshot

  • Full page capture
  • Area selection
  • Video recording
  • Opera support

Only in Awesome Screenshot

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

Both cover

  • Annotation tools
  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Nimbus Screenshot

  • Capturing full page and partial browser screenshotsnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Recording screen video from a browser tabnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Annotating captures before sharing themnot Awesome Screenshot

Awesome Screenshot

No use cases recorded yet. See the Awesome Screenshot review.

Where each one falls short

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

Nimbus Screenshot

  • Nimbus Web has rebranded to FuseBase; nimbusweb.me now redirects to thefusebase.com, and the screenshot tool sits inside a broader client portal and AI workspace product
  • No Nimbus-branded pricing, plan or storage limit remains published at the original domain
  • The destination product is positioned around client portals, AI agents and project management rather than a standalone screenshot extension

Awesome Screenshot

Nothing recorded yet. See the Awesome Screenshot review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Nimbus Screenshot

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

Awesome Screenshot

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Nimbus Screenshot if

  • You need full page capture.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
  • You also want area selection.
Nimbus Screenshot 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 cloud storage.
Awesome Screenshot review

Questions people ask

Is Nimbus Screenshot or Awesome Screenshot better?
Neither clearly leads. Nimbus Screenshot 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, Nimbus Screenshot or Awesome Screenshot?
Nimbus Screenshot starts at Free and Awesome Screenshot at Free.
Does Nimbus Screenshot or Awesome Screenshot run on more platforms?
Nimbus Screenshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera. Awesome Screenshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari.
Can I use Nimbus Screenshot for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Nimbus Screenshot best used for?
Nimbus Screenshot is most often used for capturing full page and partial browser screenshots, recording screen video from a browser tab, annotating captures before sharing them. Of those, capturing full page and partial browser screenshots and recording screen video from a browser tab are not what Awesome Screenshot is typically brought in for.
What can Nimbus Screenshot do that Awesome Screenshot cannot?
Nimbus Screenshot covers Full page capture, Area selection, Video recording, Opera support. Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Cloud storage, Screen recording, Safari support. Both handle Annotation tools, Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.
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