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Nimbus Screenshot vs Wappalyzer

Nimbus Screenshot logo

Nimbus Screenshot

Browser Extensions

Screen capture and video recording

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wappalyzer logo

Wappalyzer

Browser Extensions

Identify web technologies

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; Wappalyzer cannot detect server-side or hidden technologies without client-side footprints
  • They diverge on capability: Nimbus Screenshot covers Full page capture, Wappalyzer covers Technology detection.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Nimbus Screenshot and Wappalyzer differ
AttributeNimbus ScreenshotWappalyzer
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, Edge, OperaChrome, Firefox, Edge, Web
Founded20142009

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
  • Opera support

Only in Wappalyzer

  • Technology detection
  • CMS identification
  • Framework analysis
  • Analytics tracking

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 Wappalyzer
  • Recording screen video from a browser tabnot Wappalyzer
  • Annotating captures before sharing themnot Wappalyzer

Wappalyzer

  • Building target prospect lists filtered by specific technology adoptionnot Nimbus Screenshot
  • Detecting when competitors migrate to new development stacksnot Nimbus Screenshot
  • Enriching CRM records with discovered technology stack informationnot Nimbus Screenshot
  • Identifying timing signals from prospect infrastructure changesnot 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

Wappalyzer

  • Cannot detect server-side or hidden technologies without client-side footprints
  • Went closed-source in 2023; self-hosting now difficult without maintaining community forks
  • Data export features locked to Business plan ($450/month) minimum

Pricing, plan by plan

Nimbus Screenshot

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

Wappalyzer

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Wappalyzer 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 Wappalyzer if

  • You need technology detection.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Web.
  • You also want cms identification.
Wappalyzer review

Questions people ask

Is Nimbus Screenshot or Wappalyzer better?
Neither clearly leads. Nimbus Screenshot starts at Free and Wappalyzer at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Nimbus Screenshot or Wappalyzer?
Nimbus Screenshot starts at Free and Wappalyzer at Free.
Does Nimbus Screenshot or Wappalyzer run on more platforms?
Nimbus Screenshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera. Wappalyzer runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Web.
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 Wappalyzer is typically brought in for.
What can Nimbus Screenshot do that Wappalyzer cannot?
Nimbus Screenshot covers Full page capture, Area selection, Annotation tools, Video recording. Wappalyzer covers Technology detection, CMS identification, Framework analysis, Analytics tracking. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge 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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Wappalyzer: Does Wappalyzer have a free version?

Yes. Wappalyzer's browser extension is completely free and provides unlimited technology lookups with no account required. The free tier includes basic website technology detection across all categories.

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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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Wappalyzer: What are the paid pricing tiers for Wappalyzer?

Wappalyzer's paid plans start at $250/month for Pro (5,000 lookups, 1 user), $450/month for Business (20,000 lookups, 5 users, API access), and $850+/month for Enterprise (200,000+ lookups, 25+ users). Annual billing offers 17% discount.

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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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Wappalyzer: Can Wappalyzer detect all website technologies?

Wappalyzer detects over 1,000 technologies but cannot detect server-side or hidden technologies, backend infrastructure, internal databases, or ERP systems with no client-side footprint.

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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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Wappalyzer: Can Wappalyzer be self-hosted?

Wappalyzer went closed-source in 2023 when the GitHub repository was taken down. It can be deployed via Docker or npm, but the community-contributed fingerprint database is now part of the commercial product. Open-source forks are available but not officially maintained.

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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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Wappalyzer: What integrations does Wappalyzer offer?

Wappalyzer integrates with CRM systems like Salesforce and HubSpot, and supports lead list exports and API access for business users on paid plans.

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Wappalyzer: When does Wappalyzer data export become available?

Data export and lead list generation features are only available on the Business plan ($450/month) and above, not on the Pro tier.

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