Browser Extensions · head to head
Web Developer vs Fireshot
The short version
- Each has a real cost: 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.; Fireshot pro yearly license is capped at 2 devices for personal use; additional devices require a separate license purchase
- They diverge on capability: Web Developer covers CSS inspection, Fireshot covers Full page capture.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Web Developer and Fireshot actually diverge.
| Attribute | Web Developer | Fireshot |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | freemium |
| Founded | 2003 | 2007 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera), 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 Web Developer
- CSS inspection
- Form debugging
- Image analysis
- Element outlining
Only in Fireshot
- Full page capture
- Multiple formats
- Annotation
- Direct upload
Both cover
- Chrome support
- Firefox support
- Edge support
- Opera support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Web Developer
No use cases recorded yet. See the Web Developer review.
Fireshot
- Capturing and annotating full-page screenshots of web pagesnot Web Developer
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.
Fireshot
- Pro yearly license is capped at 2 devices for personal use; additional devices require a separate license purchase
Pricing, plan by plan
Web Developer
Free- FreeFree
- CSS tools
- Form tools
- Image tools
Fireshot
Free- FreeFree
- Full page capture
- PNG/JPEG export
- Basic annotation
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 Fireshot if
- You need full page capture.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
- You also want multiple formats.
Questions people ask
- Is Web Developer or Fireshot better?
- Neither clearly leads. Web Developer starts at Free and Fireshot at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Web Developer or Fireshot?
- Web Developer starts at Free and Fireshot at Free.
- Does Web Developer or Fireshot run on more platforms?
- Both run on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- 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 Fireshot cannot?
- Web Developer covers CSS inspection, Form debugging, Image analysis, Element outlining. Fireshot covers Full page capture, Multiple formats, Annotation, Direct upload. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support, Opera support.