Browser extensions
hit a ceiling.
Desktop doesn't.
Nimbus Capture is a capable browser extension with a generous full-page capture. Maxisnap is a desktop app: every annotation tool is in the free tier, and it captures anything on screen, not just browser tabs.
Maxisnap is a desktop Nimbus Screenshot alternative with every annotation tool free. The blur and edit-saved-screenshot features Nimbus (and FuseBase after the rebrand) gate behind Pro are in Maxisnap's free tier, alongside scrolling capture, OCR, and screen recording. 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, there is a free tier. FuseBase's own documentation lists the blur tool and PDF export as Pro features (checked August 6, 2026 — verify their current plan page, since tiers change). Maxisnap includes all 12 annotation tools and vertical scrolling capture in Free.
What's behind the Nimbus paywall?
Plan features change, so verify Nimbus's current pricing page. Maxisnap includes its annotation tools and vertical scrolling capture in Free.
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, and Nimbus Capture is part of it. If you found this page under either name, the comparison is the same.
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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