Awesome Screenshot

Overview

Awesome Screenshot brings browser capture, screenshot markup and screen recording into one product family, with extensions, desktop apps, an iPhone app and web access. It best suits people who need both annotated page captures and video walkthroughs; its main trade-off is that the free tier puts meaningful caps on volume and advanced editing.

One-click capture can include an entire page, while OCR extracts text from screenshots and exports cover PNG, JPG and PDF. Recording can include the screen and camera, though audio capabilities vary by platform.

Key features

Capture, annotate and extract

Scrolling capture and full-page screenshots make the tool useful for documenting long web pages without stitching images together. Annotation options support visual feedback, and OCR adds a way to pull text out of images. These features make it more than a basic capture utility, but free users face limits on advanced annotation and editing duration.

Record and share

Screen video can include the camera. The Mac product also records system audio and microphone, while the Windows desktop app saves recordings either to AwesomeScreenshot.com Cloud or locally. Windows users get an app described as having no watermark or ads. Sharing options include Facebook, Twitter and Gmail; feedback can go through Google Drive, Trello, Slack or Asana. The homepage also lists Trello, Slack, Asana and Jira as connected tools.

Pricing

The free plan costs 0.00 USD per free, billed $0 / month. It allows up to 100 screenshots and 20 recordings, with recordings up to 6 hours each at up to 720p, plus 3-day trash recovery. It is a practical way to try the core workflow, but the quotas and advanced-feature limits may constrain regular team or creator use.

Basic costs 5.00 USD per month when billed annually ($5/month billed annually) or $6/month billed monthly. It removes the screenshot cap and extends trash recovery to 30 days, but retains the 20-recording limit and 720p ceiling. This tier fits screenshot-heavy use better than ongoing recording.

Professional costs 6.00 USD per month when billed annually ($6/month billed annually) or $8/month billed monthly. It adds unlimited recordings and raises resolution to 4k, while keeping the 6-hour per-recording maximum and 30-day trash recovery. It is the stronger fit for frequent video capture; those who do not need unlimited recordings or 4k can pay less with Basic.

Platforms

Awesome Screenshot is listed for extensions, iOS, macOS, web and Windows. Browser add-ons are available for Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox, Brave, Opera, Yandex and Vivaldi. The Mac product's audio recording and the Windows app's local-save option are useful distinctions when choosing a platform; the feature set is not identical across them.

Who it's for

Choose it if your work moves between full-page browser captures, annotated visual feedback and recorded demonstrations, especially when OCR or cloud sharing is useful. It is less compelling if you only need a lightweight screenshot tool, or if you need the free plan to support substantial recording without its quota and feature limits.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Full-page and scrolling capture, annotation, OCR and three export formats cover several screenshot workflows in one place.
• Pros: The Professional tier combines unlimited recordings with 4k video, and the Windows app offers both cloud and local saving without watermark or ads.
• Cons: Free use is capped at 100 screenshots and 20 recordings, and advanced annotation, recording, editing and download durations are limited.
• Cons: Basic keeps the same 20-recording cap and 720p limit as Free, so frequent video users must step up to Professional.

Alternatives

ShareX is the clearer choice for Windows users who want free, open-source software without an account requirement.

Screenpresso suits Windows users seeking a freemium capture tool with HD video capture and image editing; its free tier includes branding and a limited editor.

Greenshot is a Windows option when screenshot capture, annotation, editing and export to files, clipboard, printer or email are the priorities.

Monosnap may fit users who want broader desktop and web platform coverage; its free plan includes 2 GB storage and video recordings up to 5 minutes.

Markup Hero is worth considering when annotation and sharing matter more than high-volume capture: its free plan allows 25 screenshots and history.

Shottr is a macOS-only alternative for users who want most features available indefinitely on its free plan.

ApexShot is a Linux option with a free desktop app, 2 GB cloud storage and public share links.

OpenScreenShot is a free extension alternative for people who prefer no sign-up and no cloud storage.

For more options, browse Screenshot Annotation Software, Screenshot Software, Screen Capture Software and Screen Recording Software.

Verdict

Awesome Screenshot is a good fit for users who want capture, annotation, OCR and recording in one cross-platform toolkit, with Professional particularly attractive for regular 4k recording. Look elsewhere if you need a consistently generous free tier or a simpler, narrowly focused screenshot utility.