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Honest alternatives comparison
Choosing a Chrome screenshot extension: an honest comparison.
GoFullPage, FireShot, Lightshot, Nimbus and Awesome Screenshot are all popular for good reasons. If you are looking for an alternative, this page explains where Capture by RATdeck fits, where it is different and when another tool is the better choice.
Quick answer
Choose Capture if you want full-page and responsive screenshots with a built-in annotation editor, local-first processing (no upload for normal workflows), no watermark and review tools like before/after comparison and PDF reports. Choose a different tool if you need screen video recording, capture of apps outside Chrome, or cloud team libraries.
Free on the Chrome Web StoreUnlimited Copy Image10 total PNG/WebP downloads per UTC dayNo watermarkNo ads
At a glance
What each tool is best known for.
Summaries of other products are based on their public descriptions and may change; check each official listing before deciding.
| If you use… | Best known for | Why people look for an alternative | How Capture compares |
|---|---|---|---|
| GoFullPage | Fast one-click full-page capture | Want editing, area capture or review tools in the same flow | Full Page capture plus a built-in editor on Free; Select Area and Visible Screen on Pro |
| FireShot | Full-page capture and saving to PDF, capturing many tabs | Want annotation and comparison without switching tools | Editor, blur/pixelate and responsive capture; Pro adds paginated PDF reports. No multi-tab batch capture or searchable-text PDF |
| Lightshot | Quick region screenshots and share links | Prefer not to upload screenshots to get a link | Local-first: normal capture and export do not upload images; share via Copy Image. Chrome webpages only, not the whole desktop |
| Nimbus | Screenshots plus screen video recording and a cloud workspace | Want a lighter, screenshot-focused tool | Screenshots, annotation and review only; no video recording |
| Awesome Screenshot | Screenshots, screen recording and cloud sharing for teams | Want screenshots to stay on the device | Local-first screenshots and reports; no video recording and no cloud library |
GoFullPage, FireShot, Lightshot, Nimbus and Awesome Screenshot are trademarks of their respective owners. Capture by RATdeck is not affiliated with or endorsed by them. Comparisons were reviewed in September 2026.
Where Capture is strong
Why people switch to Capture.
These are the capabilities Capture actually ships today.
Responsive screenshots
Capture phone, tablet, laptop and desktop layouts at real viewport widths from desktop Chrome.
Privacy tools
Blur, pixelate and more before anything leaves your computer.
Before/after comparison (Pro)
Compare two versions side by side and highlight visual differences locally.
Reports, PDF and SOPs (Pro)
Build multi-screenshot review reports, paginated PDFs and step-by-step guides.
No watermark, no ads
On Free and Pro. Copy Image is unlimited on Free.
When another tool is the better choice
Capture does not record video.
If you need screen video recording, capture of desktop apps outside Chrome, automatic console/network logs or a shared cloud library, a tool built for that job will serve you better. Capture focuses on high-quality webpage screenshots, annotation, review and reporting.
Common questions
Screenshot extension alternative questions.
What is a good GoFullPage alternative?
If you want full-page capture plus a built-in editor, responsive screenshots and review tools, Capture by RATdeck is a good fit: Full Page capture and annotation are free, with no watermark. If you only need one-click full-page images, GoFullPage remains a solid choice.
Is Capture a FireShot alternative?
For full-page capture, annotation and PDF reports, yes. FireShot offers features Capture does not, such as capturing many tabs in one batch and PDFs with selectable text, so choose based on which of those you need.
Is there a Lightshot alternative that does not upload screenshots?
Capture is local-first: normal capture, annotation, copying and export happen in your browser and do not upload screenshot images to RATdeck. You share by copying the image or downloading it. Capture works on Chrome webpages only.
Does Capture record screen video like Nimbus or Awesome Screenshot?
No. Capture does not record video. It focuses on screenshots, annotation, comparison and reports. If you need a screen recorder, use a dedicated recording tool.
Can I try Capture before paying?
Yes. The Free plan has no trial expiry and includes Full Page and responsive capture, annotation, unlimited Copy Image and 10 PNG/WebP downloads per UTC day.
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