Side by side
CaptureWebPage vs FireShot
Both stand on screen capture software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan ExtensionWeb
Choose CaptureWebPage if you want a free way to capture, edit and export web pages without creating an account. Look elsewhere if you need live-page capture outside Chromium-based browsers or do not want to grant the extension its requested permissions.
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FireShot offers broad capture, editing, OCR, and export options across desktop systems and a browser extension. The free Lite edition covers basic captures, while Pro adds history, batch work, and advanced PDF features.
Visit FireShotThe facts
| CaptureWebPage | FireShot | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, Web | API, Extension, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | FireShot Pro – Yearly: $39.95 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | capturewebpage.com | getfireshot.com |
| On screen capture software | #9 of 61 | #5 of 61 |
CaptureWebPage: what it does well
- Captures visible areas, regions, elements and browser windows.
- Auto-scrolls and stitches long, lazy-loading pages.
- Includes blur and redaction tools plus annotation options.
- Exports PNG, JPG, WebP, PDF, SVG and ZIP.
- The extension works offline and stores data locally.
What to know first
- Live-page capture requires the browser extension.
- The extension is listed for Chromium-based browsers.
- The extension requests tab and website access, scripting, storage and download permissions.
FireShot: what it does well
- Captures full pages and selected regions
- Exports PDF, JPEG, PNG, GIF, and BMP
- Includes OCR and annotation tools
- Works locally and offline
- Supports batch and automated captures
What to know first
- Lite history covers only the previous week
- Advanced features require a paid plan
- Lifetime price is listed as $99.95, paid once
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