Best FireShot Alternatives in 2025

FireShot has been around since 2007 and is a solid full-page screenshot tool. But it’s not perfect for everyone. Here are the best alternatives depending on what you need.

Why people switch from FireShot

• Price: FireShot’s free version is limited. Full features cost $39.95.
• Dated interface: The extension hasn’t evolved much over the years.
• No element capture: FireShot captures full pages or areas, not specific elements.
• No auto-styling: Screenshots are raw - you need to add backgrounds and padding yourself.

Alternatives by use case

For element screenshots: Pluck

If you don’t need full pages and want specific elements (tweets, code blocks, UI components), Pluck is the better choice. It captures elements with automatic styling.

For simple full-page capture: GoFullPage

GoFullPage does one thing well - captures entire scrolling pages. It’s simpler than FireShot and has a generous free tier.

For screen recording too: Awesome Screenshot

If you need screenshots AND screen recording, Awesome Screenshot bundles both. More expensive monthly but covers more use cases.

For no installation: Chrome DevTools

Already built into Chrome. Open DevTools (Ctrl+Shift+I), press Ctrl+Shift+P, type “screenshot” and choose your capture type.

Feature comparison

Feature	FireShot	Pluck	GoFullPage	DevTools
Full page	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Element capture	No	Yes	No	Yes
Auto-styling	No	Yes	No	No
PDF export	Yes	No	Yes	No
Free	Limited	Yes	Limited	Yes

Making the switch

If you’re moving from FireShot:

1. Identify your main use case - Do you need full pages or specific elements?
2. Try the free alternatives first - Pluck and DevTools cost nothing
3. Keep FireShot installed if needed - It’s fine to use multiple tools

The best alternative depends entirely on what you’re capturing and why.