Software · head to head
Nimbus Screenshot vs ColorZilla
The short version
- Each has a real cost: 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; ColorZilla the vendor's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 2 January 2022 describes ColorZilla only as a free browser extension for Firefox and Chrome (eyedropper, color picker, gradient generator) with no paid tier, pricing page, or subscription mentioned anywhere on the site
- They diverge on capability: Nimbus Screenshot covers Full page capture, ColorZilla covers Color picker.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Nimbus Screenshot and ColorZilla actually diverge.
| Attribute | Nimbus Screenshot | ColorZilla |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | free |
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera | Chrome, Firefox, Edge |
| Founded | 2014 | 2007 |
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 Nimbus Screenshot
- Full page capture
- Area selection
- Annotation tools
- Video recording
- Opera support
Only in ColorZilla
- Color picker
- Eyedropper tool
- Gradient generator
- Palette analyzer
Both cover
- 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 ColorZilla
- Recording screen video from a browser tabnot ColorZilla
- Annotating captures before sharing themnot ColorZilla
ColorZilla
No use cases recorded yet. See the ColorZilla 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
ColorZilla
- The vendor's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 2 January 2022 describes ColorZilla only as a free browser extension for Firefox and Chrome (eyedropper, color picker, gradient generator) with no paid tier, pricing page, or subscription mentioned anywhere on the site
Pricing, plan by plan
Nimbus Screenshot
Free- FreeFree
- Screenshot capture
- Basic annotation
- Cloud storage
ColorZilla
Free- FreeFree
- Color picker
- Eyedropper
- Gradient generator
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.
Choose ColorZilla if
- You need color picker.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
- You also want eyedropper tool.
Questions people ask
- Is Nimbus Screenshot or ColorZilla better?
- Neither clearly leads. Nimbus Screenshot starts at Free and ColorZilla at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Nimbus Screenshot or ColorZilla?
- Nimbus Screenshot starts at Free and ColorZilla at Free.
- Does Nimbus Screenshot or ColorZilla run on more platforms?
- Nimbus Screenshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera. ColorZilla runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
- 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 ColorZilla is typically brought in for.
- What can Nimbus Screenshot do that ColorZilla cannot?
- Nimbus Screenshot covers Full page capture, Area selection, Annotation tools, Video recording. ColorZilla covers Color picker, Eyedropper tool, Gradient generator, Palette analyzer. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.