Awesome Screenshot vs Screen Recorder
Awesome Screenshot and Screen Recorder both compete in the same corner of the Chrome Web Store (screenshot), but they are built for different users. Awesome Screenshot has roughly 4M users and a 4.7-star average; Screen Recorder sits at about 2M users with 3.8 stars. On pricing, Awesome Screenshot is freemium while Screen Recorder is free.
Screen Recorder
3.8Record a video from the camera or capture it from the screen (desktop, specific application window or browser tab)
Side-by-side comparison
| Awesome Screenshot | Screen Recorder | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Reviews | 29,500 | 1,900 |
| Users | ~4M+ | ~2M+ |
| Pricing | Freemium · From $8/mo | Free |
| Category | Screenshot & Recording | Productivity |
| Developer | Awesome Screenshot | Themes |
| Last updated | 2026-05-28 | 2026-08-24 |
| Best for | Support teams and QA testers documenting bugs with annotated captures. | Record a video from the camera or capture it from the screen (desktop, specific application window or browser tab) |
Final recommendation
Pick Awesome Screenshot — it leads on both installs and review scores.
Frequently asked questions
Can I install Awesome Screenshot and Screen Recorder at the same time?
Yes, Chrome runs them independently. Keep both only if they do different jobs; if they overlap, pick one, because each active extension adds memory use, page scripts and another set of permissions.
Where do the ratings and install numbers come from?
From each extension's public Chrome Web Store listing. They can lag the live store slightly, and a dash means the figures have not been synced yet.
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