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Nimbus Screenshot vs Violentmonkey

Nimbus Screenshot logo

Nimbus Screenshot

Browser Extensions

Screen capture and video recording

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Violentmonkey logo

Violentmonkey

Browser Extensions

Open source userscript manager

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Violentmonkey smaller script ecosystem compared to Tampermonkey which has larger user base and more available scripts
  • They diverge on capability: Nimbus Screenshot covers Full page capture, Violentmonkey covers Userscript support.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Nimbus Screenshot and Violentmonkey differ
AttributeNimbus ScreenshotViolentmonkey
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, Edge, OperaChrome, Firefox, Edge
Founded20142013

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 Nimbus Screenshot

  • Full page capture
  • Area selection
  • Annotation tools
  • Video recording

Only in Violentmonkey

  • Userscript support
  • Clean interface
  • Cloud sync
  • Script editor

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.

Nimbus Screenshot

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

Violentmonkey

  • Run open-source userscripts to customize or automate web pagesnot Nimbus Screenshot
  • Import scripts compatible with Greasemonkey and Tampermonkey formatsnot Nimbus Screenshot
  • Sync scripts and settings across browsers via Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, or WebDAVnot Nimbus Screenshot
  • Batch import/export scripts as zip filesnot Nimbus Screenshot

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

Violentmonkey

  • Smaller script ecosystem compared to Tampermonkey which has larger user base and more available scripts
  • Less marketing and visibility results in lower adoption compared to more widely-known alternatives
  • Community maintenance model means slower feature development compared to commercial alternatives

Pricing, plan by plan

Nimbus Screenshot

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

Violentmonkey

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Violentmonkey review.

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 Violentmonkey if

  • You need userscript support.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
  • You also want clean interface.
Violentmonkey review

Questions people ask

Is Nimbus Screenshot or Violentmonkey better?
Neither clearly leads. Nimbus Screenshot starts at Free and Violentmonkey at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Nimbus Screenshot or Violentmonkey?
Nimbus Screenshot starts at Free and Violentmonkey at Free.
Does Nimbus Screenshot or Violentmonkey run on more platforms?
Nimbus Screenshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera. Violentmonkey 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 Violentmonkey is typically brought in for.
What can Nimbus Screenshot do that Violentmonkey cannot?
Nimbus Screenshot covers Full page capture, Area selection, Annotation tools, Video recording. Violentmonkey covers Userscript support, Clean interface, Cloud sync, Script editor. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support, Opera support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Nimbus Screenshot: What is the pricing for FuseBase's Solo plan?

The Solo plan is free to start, includes a 14-day trial, and provides 1,000 AI requests, 1 portal, 1 client, 1,000 automation runs, and 5 hours of transcriptions per month.

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Violentmonkey: Is Violentmonkey open-source?

Yes. Violentmonkey is fully open-source and available on GitHub, making it free to use and community-maintained unlike Tampermonkey which has a larger proprietary ecosystem.

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Nimbus Screenshot: What tiers does FuseBase offer?

FuseBase offers Solo (free), Essentials, Advanced (most popular), and Unlimited (custom pricing) plans. All paid plans include a 14-day free trial.

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Violentmonkey: What browsers does Violentmonkey support?

Violentmonkey works on browsers with WebExtensions support, including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and other Chromium-based browsers.

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Nimbus Screenshot: What do I get with FuseBase's Advanced plan?

The Advanced plan includes 50,000 AI requests, 100 portals (or unlimited with contact), 1,000 clients, 50,000 automation runs, 300 hours of transcriptions, granular permissions, and white-label capability. Exact pricing requires checking or contacting for current rates.

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Violentmonkey: How does Violentmonkey compare to Tampermonkey in performance?

Community benchmarks show Violentmonkey uses about 15 to 30 percent less RAM on Chrome compared to Tampermonkey when managing many open tabs.

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Nimbus Screenshot: Can I pay annually for FuseBase and get a discount?

Yes. FuseBase offers annual billing options with discounts compared to monthly payments. Upgrades charge immediately while downgrades apply at the end of your billing cycle.

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Violentmonkey: What is the current version of Violentmonkey?

Violentmonkey reached version 2.46.0 as of July 31, 2026, with active ongoing development and regular updates to the open-source project.

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Nimbus Screenshot: What add-ons are available for FuseBase?

FuseBase offers paid add-ons including extra automation runs (1,000/month), additional client portals, transcription hours (20/month), and per-user FuseBase AI costs.

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