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FireShot vs PicPick
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 APIExtensionLinux+2
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.
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Free plan Windows
PicPick combines screen capture and recording with editing and design tools in one Windows application. The choice between Home and Professional depends on whether use is personal or commercial and whether technical support is needed.
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| FireShot | PicPick | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Extension, Linux, Mac, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | FireShot Pro – Yearly: $39.95 a year | Professional: $3,630 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | PicPick |
| Website | getfireshot.com | picpick.app |
| On screen capture software | #5 of 61 | #23 of 61 |
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
PicPick: what it does well
- Captures scrolling windows and multiple monitors
- Records system audio and microphone input
- Exports PNG, JPEG, BMP, GIF, and PDF
- Includes color, measurement, and annotation tools
- Portable ZIP download is available
What to know first
- Windows only; Mac and Linux builds are not planned
- Home plan has no technical support
- Home plan is limited to non-commercial use
- Professional costs $36 per user per year
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