ExtForge Screenshot & Annotate vs Lightshot vs Awesome Screenshot vs GoFullPage
Screenshot extensions range from dead-simple single-purpose tools to full annotation suites. The right choice depends on whether you just need captures or also need to mark them up before sharing.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | ExtForge Screenshot & Annotate | Lightshot | Awesome Screenshot | GoFullPage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free (no limits) | Free | Free (limited) + paid | Free + paid |
| Visible area capture | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Full page capture | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Region selection | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| DOM element capture | Yes | No | No | No |
| Annotation tools | 10 tools | Basic (4 tools) | 8 tools | None |
| Blur/redact tool | Yes | No | Paid only | No |
| Undo/redo | Yes | No | Yes | N/A |
| Copy to clipboard | Yes | Yes | Yes | Paid only |
| Export formats | PNG, JPG | PNG | PNG, JPG, PDF | PNG, PDF |
| Cloud upload | No (local only) | Yes (default) | Yes | No |
| Account required | No | No | Yes (for cloud) | No |
Our Verdict
ExtForge Screenshot & Annotate is the most complete free screenshot tool - it's the only one offering all four capture modes, a full annotation suite with blur, and zero cloud dependency. Lightshot is good for quick region captures but lacks full-page support. GoFullPage excels at full-page captures but has no annotation tools. Awesome Screenshot is feature-rich but gates many tools behind a paid plan.
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Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
Which screenshot extension has a blur tool?
ExtForge Screenshot & Annotate includes a free blur tool for redacting sensitive information. Awesome Screenshot offers blur only on paid plans.
Can I capture a specific element on a page?
ExtForge Screenshot & Annotate supports DOM element capture - click on any element to screenshot just that component. No other extension in this comparison offers this feature.
What's the best screenshot tool for privacy?
ExtForge Screenshot & Annotate and GoFullPage both process screenshots locally without cloud uploads. Lightshot uploads to their servers by default.