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SimilarWeb vs Awesome Screenshot

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SimilarWeb

Browser Extensions

Website traffic and competitive analysis

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Awesome Screenshot logo

Awesome Screenshot

Browser Extensions

Screen capture and image annotation

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: SimilarWeb covers Traffic analytics, Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where SimilarWeb and Awesome Screenshot differ
AttributeSimilarWebAwesome Screenshot
PlatformsWeb, Browser ExtensionChrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Browser Extensions), founded (2007).

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 SimilarWeb

  • Traffic analytics
  • Audience insights
  • Competitor research
  • Industry analysis

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.

SimilarWeb

  • Browser extension data accuracy is lower than full platform
  • Full platform pricing is not transparent and requires quote-based inquiry

Awesome Screenshot

Nothing recorded yet. See the Awesome Screenshot review.

Pricing, plan by plan

SimilarWeb

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Traffic overview
    • Engagement metrics
    • Similar sites

Awesome Screenshot

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

Which should you pick?

Choose SimilarWeb if

  • You need traffic analytics.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Browser Extension.
  • You also want audience insights.
SimilarWeb 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 SimilarWeb or Awesome Screenshot better?
Neither clearly leads. SimilarWeb 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, SimilarWeb or Awesome Screenshot?
SimilarWeb starts at Free and Awesome Screenshot at Free.
Does SimilarWeb or Awesome Screenshot run on more platforms?
SimilarWeb runs on Web, Browser Extension. Awesome Screenshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari.
Can I use SimilarWeb for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can SimilarWeb do that Awesome Screenshot cannot?
SimilarWeb covers Traffic analytics, Audience insights, Competitor research, Industry analysis. Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Annotation tools, Cloud storage, Screen recording. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SimilarWeb: Is the SimilarWeb browser extension free?

Yes. The SimilarWeb browser extension is completely free to install and use with no paid tiers and no credit card required.

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SimilarWeb: How many websites does SimilarWeb cover?

SimilarWeb provides access to intelligence from 1B+ websites and 8M apps, tracks 5B search terms and 250M display ads across 190 countries and 210 industries.

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SimilarWeb: How accurate is SimilarWeb extension data?

Browser extension data accuracy is lower than the full platform, but it is adequate for ballpark figures of traffic estimates.

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