Software · head to head
Violentmonkey vs GoFullPage
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Violentmonkey smaller script ecosystem compared to Tampermonkey which has larger user base and more available scripts; GoFullPage goFullPage is distributed as a free Chrome extension with no paid tier and no pricing page anywhere on the vendor's site, so there is no enterprise or support SLA option to purchase.
- They diverge on capability: Violentmonkey covers Userscript support, GoFullPage covers Full page capture.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Violentmonkey and GoFullPage actually diverge.
| Attribute | Violentmonkey | GoFullPage |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Founded | 2013 | 2012 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Chrome, Firefox, Edge), 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 Violentmonkey
- Userscript support
- Clean interface
- Cloud sync
- Script editor
- Opera support
Only in GoFullPage
- Full page capture
- Auto scrolling
- Multiple formats
- One-click capture
Both cover
- Chrome support
- Firefox support
- Edge support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Violentmonkey
- Run open-source userscripts to customize or automate web pagesnot GoFullPage
- Import scripts compatible with Greasemonkey and Tampermonkey formatsnot GoFullPage
- Sync scripts and settings across browsers via Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, or WebDAVnot GoFullPage
- Batch import/export scripts as zip filesnot GoFullPage
GoFullPage
No use cases recorded yet. See the GoFullPage review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
GoFullPage
- GoFullPage is distributed as a free Chrome extension with no paid tier and no pricing page anywhere on the vendor's site, so there is no enterprise or support SLA option to purchase.
Pricing, plan by plan
Violentmonkey
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Violentmonkey review.
GoFullPage
Free- FreeFree
- Full page capture
- PNG export
- PDF export
Which should you pick?
Choose Violentmonkey if
- You need userscript support.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
- You also want clean interface.
Choose GoFullPage if
- You need full page capture.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
- You also want auto scrolling.
Questions people ask
- Is Violentmonkey or GoFullPage better?
- Neither clearly leads. Violentmonkey starts at Free and GoFullPage at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Violentmonkey or GoFullPage?
- Violentmonkey starts at Free and GoFullPage at Free.
- Does Violentmonkey or GoFullPage run on more platforms?
- Both run on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Violentmonkey for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Violentmonkey best used for?
- Violentmonkey is most often used for run open-source userscripts to customize or automate web pages, import scripts compatible with greasemonkey and tampermonkey formats, sync scripts and settings across browsers via dropbox, onedrive, google drive, or webdav, batch import/export scripts as zip files. Of those, run open-source userscripts to customize or automate web pages and import scripts compatible with greasemonkey and tampermonkey formats are not what GoFullPage is typically brought in for.
- What can Violentmonkey do that GoFullPage cannot?
- Violentmonkey covers Userscript support, Clean interface, Cloud sync, Script editor. GoFullPage covers Full page capture, Auto scrolling, Multiple formats, One-click capture. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
SourceViolentmonkey: What browsers does Violentmonkey support?
Violentmonkey works on browsers with WebExtensions support, including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and other Chromium-based browsers.
SourceViolentmonkey: 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.
SourceViolentmonkey: 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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