Alternatives to Nimbus Screenshot
Screenshot and screen recording extension with annotation. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
Nimbus Screenshot
Screenshot and screen recording extension with annotation.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Nimbus Screenshot.
GoFullPage
Captures an entire web page as one image in a single click.
GoFullPage is a browser extension focused on one-click full-page screenshots, but it has no screen recording and annotation needs the paid Pro version.
Loom
Async video messaging tool for quick screen and webcam recordings.
Loom records screen and webcam with fast link sharing on Windows, macOS and the web, but it does not take annotated screenshots and storage limits need a paid plan.
Cap
An open-source screen recorder and Loom alternative with local editing, instant share links and the option to use your own storage.
Cap is an open source desktop recorder for macOS and Windows with local editing and share links, but it runs outside the browser and lacks screenshot annotation.
ShareX
A Windows capture tool that screenshots, records, annotates and uploads, all driven by hotkeys.
ShareX is a free open source desktop app combining screenshots, recording and annotation with upload workflows, but it is Windows only rather than a browser extension.
Awesome Screenshot
A browser extension and app for taking annotated screenshots and recording the screen and camera.
Awesome Screenshot also offers screenshots and screen and camera recording, adding desktop apps and sharing to Slack, Trello, Jira and Google Drive.
Screenity
An open-source Chrome extension for recording the screen, with annotation and editing tools.
Screenity is a free open-source Chrome extension with no recording limits and annotation, focused on video rather than screenshots.
FireShot
A browser extension that captures full web pages, selections or visible areas as images or PDF.
FireShot captures full web pages as images or PDF processed locally, but has no screen recording and its editor needs Pro.
Screencastify
A browser-based screen recorder for Chrome and Edge for recording, editing and sharing videos.
Screencastify records screen and webcam from Chrome and Edge with editing and sharing, and is focused on education use.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
BrowserStack Bug Capture
A browser extension that records bugs on screen and attaches console logs, network requests and system information.
Snagit
Commercial screen capture suite with scrolling capture and batch tools.
PicPick
An all-in-one Windows screen capture and image editor that also bundles a colour picker, pixel ruler, protractor and magnifier.
Lightshot
A lightweight screenshot tool for Windows and Mac that captures a region and shares it by link.
Zight
A screen capture service that turns screen recordings, screenshots and AI guides into shareable links.
