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Vimeo Record vs Awesome Screenshot

Vimeo Record logo

Vimeo Record

Software

Free screen and webcam 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: Vimeo Record covers Webcam overlay, Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Vimeo Record and Awesome Screenshot actually diverge.

Attributes where Vimeo Record and Awesome Screenshot differ
AttributeVimeo RecordAwesome Screenshot
Pricing modelfreefreemium
PlatformsChrome, EdgeChrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari
Founded20042007

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 Vimeo Record

  • Webcam overlay
  • Instant sharing
  • Vimeo integration

Only in Awesome Screenshot

  • Screen capture
  • Annotation tools
  • Cloud storage
  • Firefox support
  • Safari support

Both cover

  • Screen recording
  • Chrome support
  • Edge support

What people use each for

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

Vimeo Record

  • Recording and sharing async video updates for remote teamsnot 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.

Vimeo Record

  • Free plan limits recordings to 30 minutes per video and includes only 1GB of storage
  • Standard plan is capped at 5 seats and Advanced at 10 seats before requiring custom Enterprise pricing

Awesome Screenshot

Nothing recorded yet. See the Awesome Screenshot review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Vimeo Record

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited recording
    • Screen + webcam
    • Instant sharing

Awesome Screenshot

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Vimeo Record if

  • You need webcam overlay.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Edge.
  • You also want instant sharing.
Vimeo Record 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 Vimeo Record or Awesome Screenshot better?
Neither clearly leads. Vimeo Record 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, Vimeo Record or Awesome Screenshot?
Vimeo Record starts at Free and Awesome Screenshot at Free.
Does Vimeo Record or Awesome Screenshot run on more platforms?
Vimeo Record runs on Chrome, Edge. Awesome Screenshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari.
Can I use Vimeo Record for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Vimeo Record best used for?
Vimeo Record is most often used for recording and sharing async video updates for remote teams. Of those, recording and sharing async video updates for remote teams is not what Awesome Screenshot is typically brought in for.
What can Vimeo Record do that Awesome Screenshot cannot?
Vimeo Record covers Webcam overlay, Instant sharing, Vimeo integration. Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Annotation tools, Cloud storage, Firefox support. Both handle Screen recording, Chrome support, Edge support.
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