Free Awesome Screenshot alternative: Webshot vs Awesome Screenshot
Awesome Screenshot is the extension many people start with. Webshot keeps the one-tool convenience and removes the limits: unlimited local recordings at full resolution, every annotation tool free, and an auto-zoom editor.
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Where Awesome Screenshot works well
People who want one extension for annotated screenshots and quick recordings, with cloud share links and handoff to Jira, Slack or Trello.
Teams that need Safari covered as well as Chrome, Edge and Firefox.
Where people hit a wall
- Free local recordings stop at 5 minutes. Cloud recordings are 720p and capped at 20 stored videos and 100 screenshots before you delete or pay.
- Downloading or editing longer cloud videos and the full annotation set need the Professional plan at $6 per month billed yearly.
- Sharing, storage and the quota all run through an account.
At a glance
Facts checked against Awesome Screenshot's own pages on 2026-08-27.
| Feature | Webshot | Awesome Screenshot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free forever | $6/mo Pro |
| Account required | No | For cloud |
| Recording limit | Unlimited | 5 min local |
| Watermark-free | Always | Always |
| Full-page screenshot | Yes | Yes |
| Annotation | Yes, live | Basic free |
| Blur | Yes, live | Yes |
| Works offline | Yes | Local saves |
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge, Brave, Firefox | Chrome, FF, Edge, Safari |
What Webshot gives you free
- Unlimited local recording length at full resolution, with no stored-video quota.
- Every annotation and blur tool free, including live drawing and blur while recording.
- An auto-zoom editor that follows the cursor, free.
- No account for anything. Upload only if you ask for a share link.
- Full-page, region and single-element screenshots, plus text extraction.
Who should pick which
Pick Webshot if
- Your recordings run longer than 5 minutes and you want them at full resolution.
- You want blur and the full annotation set without a plan.
- You want an editor with automatic zoom, not just trimming.
- You would rather nothing was stored in a cloud account.
Stay with Awesome Screenshot if
- You rely on the cloud library and share links with your team's tools.
- You need Safari.
- The 5-minute local limit has never been a problem for what you record.
Switching from Awesome Screenshot
- Install Webshot. The Capture tab covers full page, visible area, region and element; the Record tab covers tab, window and desktop with mic and camera.
- Recordings and screenshots are saved to your Downloads folder, or open in the editor first if you prefer.
- Download anything you need from your Awesome Screenshot cloud library before you let the account lapse.
Every feature above is covered in the help center, and the Trust page lists what the extension can see and what it never sends.
Questions about Awesome Screenshot and Webshot
Is Awesome Screenshot free?
Yes, with limits: 5-minute local recordings, 100 cloud screenshots and 20 cloud recordings at 720p. Webshot has no limits.
Does Awesome Screenshot add a watermark?
No. Neither does Webshot.
Why is my Awesome Screenshot recording limited to 5 minutes?
Local recordings on the free and Basic plans stop at 5 minutes. Webshot recordings have no time limit.
Does Webshot work on Firefox like Awesome Screenshot?
Yes. Webshot runs on Chrome, Edge, Brave and Firefox. It does not have a Safari version.
How much is Awesome Screenshot Pro?
$6 per month billed yearly, or $8 month to month. Webshot has no paid plan.
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