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Head-to-head · Screen Capture Software

FastStone Capture vs FireShot

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score FastStone Capture #10 in Screen Capture Software 7.9/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 5 features Visit FastStone
FireShot #26 in Screen Capture Software 5.7/10 Free plan · 10-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit FireShot

FastStone Capture leads on 0 checks, FireShot on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFastStone Capture · 7.9/10
  • Free planonly FireShot
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresFireShot · 5 of 5

FastStone Capture scores higher on our rubric for screen capture software: 7.9 against 5.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #10 and #26.

FireShot offers free plan; FastStone Capture doesn't. On desktop platforms, FireShot gives you Both where FastStone Capture offers Windows.

FastStone Capture is the better fit for windows users wanting a lifetime purchase. FireShot is the better fit for browser-heavy users capturing complete webpages.

  • FastStone Capture fits best

    Windows users wanting a lifetime purchase

  • FireShot fits best

    Browser-heavy users capturing complete webpages

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Side by side

Feature FastStone Capture 7.9/10 Visit ↗ FireShot 5.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 5.7
Ranking #10 in Screen Capture Software #26 in Screen Capture Software
Best for Windows users wanting a lifetime purchase Browser-heavy users capturing complete webpages
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $29.95 one-time $39.95/yr
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 30 days 10 days
Free trial length 30 days 10 days
Deployment Desktop Browser extension, Desktop
Platforms Windows Chrome extension, Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrations 5 integrations 7 integrations
Features FastStone Capture 3/5 · FireShot 5/5
Scrolling capture ✓ ✓
Annotation tools ✓ ✓
OCR ✓ ✓
Browser extension Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Cloud sharing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Desktop platforms Windows Both
Export formats BMP, GIF, JPEG, PCX, PNG, TGA, TIFF, WEBP, FSC, PDF, MP4, WMV PDF, JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP
Our review
Pros
  • Captures scrolling pages, screen regions, windows, menus, and full screens
  • Combines OCR, annotation, image editing, recording, and PDF creation
  • One-time licenses include free upgrades; family license covers up to 5 computers
  • Captures full pages, selections, open tabs, and infinite-scroll content
  • Exports searchable, linked PDFs and images in five formats
  • Supports batch capture, annotations, uploads, and a website integration API
Cons
  • Windows only, with no support for other desktop platforms
  • No free plan; access starts with a 30-day trial
  • Family license costs more than the single-user license
  • Pro editor and smart annotations on Windows
  • Pro costs $39.95 per year, or $99.95 for a lifetime license
  • Advanced Pro capabilities differ by platform
Our verdict

FastStone Capture is a Windows desktop application for people who need more than a basic screenshot. It can capture windows, objects, menus, full screens, selected regions, and scrolling web pages, then add annotations or edit images.…

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FireShot is a browser extension and desktop software for capturing webpages, from visible areas and selections to full pages and scrolling elements. It is suited to people creating browser-based documentation, QA records, support…

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  1. FastStone CaptureScreen Capture Software 7.930-day trial
  2. FireShotScreen Capture Software 5.7Free plan · 10-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • FastStone Capture — where it wins

    • Captures scrolling pages, screen regions, windows, menus, and full screens
    • Combines OCR, annotation, image editing, recording, and PDF creation
    • One-time licenses include free upgrades; family license covers up to 5 computers

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows only, with no support for other desktop platforms
    • No free plan; access starts with a 30-day trial
    • Family license costs more than the single-user license

  • FireShot — where it wins

    • Captures full pages, selections, open tabs, and infinite-scroll content
    • Exports searchable, linked PDFs and images in five formats
    • Supports batch capture, annotations, uploads, and a website integration API

    Where it doesn't

    • Pro editor and smart annotations on Windows
    • Pro costs $39.95 per year, or $99.95 for a lifetime license
    • Advanced Pro capabilities differ by platform
  • FastStone Capture7.9/10 · 30-day trial

    A Windows-only capture and recording tool with OCR, editing, and a one-time price.

    Visit FastStoneFull verdict →
  • FireShot5.7/10 · Free plan · 10-day trial

    A browser-focused capture tool for full pages, scrolling content, and batch screenshots.

    Visit FireShotFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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