Browser extensions
hit a ceiling.
Desktop doesn't.
Nimbus paywalls the tools you actually need. Maxisnap puts them all in the free tier — and captures whatever's on your screen, not just browser tabs.
Maxisnap is a desktop Nimbus Screenshot alternative with every annotation tool free. The blur, PDF export, and edit-saved-screenshot features Nimbus (and FuseBase after the rebrand) gate behind Pro are all in Maxisnap's core tier. And because Maxisnap is a real desktop app, it captures anything on screen — not just browser tabs.
What Nimbus paywalls vs what's free here
Nimbus / FuseBase vs Maxisnap
Nimbus questions
Is Nimbus Screenshot free?
Yes, but core tools like blur, PDF export, and advanced annotation are paywalled. The free version is a discovery tier. Maxisnap puts every core tool in the free tier.
What's behind the Nimbus paywall?
Plan features change, so verify Nimbus's current pricing page. Maxisnap includes its annotation tools in Free; native scrolling capture is not included in v2.4.2.
Does Nimbus work outside the browser?
The browser extension dominates their product. Desktop capture is limited. Maxisnap is a true desktop app — anything on screen, any app, any number of monitors.
Is FuseBase the same as Nimbus?
Yes — FuseBase is the rebrand of the Nimbus Note suite. The screenshot product and paywall pattern are unchanged.
Can Maxisnap capture outside a browser?
Yes. Global hotkeys capture whatever is on screen, in any app, on any monitor. Desktop, file explorer, terminal, PDFs, games — all captureable.
Every tool free. Every app capturable.
Download Maxisnap and get the full toolkit without hitting a paywall.
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