Browser Extensions · head to head
Web Developer vs Awesome Screenshot
Awesome Screenshot
Browser Extensions
Screen capture and image annotation
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Web Developer covers CSS inspection, Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Web Developer and Awesome Screenshot actually diverge.
| Attribute | Web Developer | Awesome Screenshot |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | freemium |
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari |
| Category | Unknown | Browser Extensions |
| Founded | 2003 | 2007 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Web Developer
- CSS inspection
- Form debugging
- Image analysis
- Element outlining
- Opera support
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.
Web Developer
- The Web Developer browser extension is licensed GPL-3.0 per its GitHub repository (github.com/chrispederick/web-developer), which states 'All files are distributed for free under the terms of the GNU General Public License,' confirming it has no vendor pricing model to compare.
Awesome Screenshot
Nothing recorded yet. See the Awesome Screenshot review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Web Developer
Free- FreeFree
- CSS tools
- Form tools
- Image tools
Awesome Screenshot
Free- FreeFree
- Screen capture
- Basic annotation
- Cloud storage
Which should you pick?
Choose Web Developer if
- You need css inspection.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
- You also want form debugging.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Web Developer or Awesome Screenshot better?
- Neither clearly leads. Web Developer 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, Web Developer or Awesome Screenshot?
- Web Developer starts at Free and Awesome Screenshot at Free.
- Does Web Developer or Awesome Screenshot run on more platforms?
- Web Developer runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera. Awesome Screenshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari.
- Can I use Web Developer for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can Web Developer do that Awesome Screenshot cannot?
- Web Developer covers CSS inspection, Form debugging, Image analysis, Element outlining. Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Annotation tools, Cloud storage, Screen recording. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.