Snagit AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Screen Recorders

The best Screen Recorder alternative to Snagit is ShareX, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Snagit and many of them are Screen Recorders so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Screen Recorder alternatives to Snagit are Snipping Tool, FastStone Capture, Spectacle and Screenpresso.

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  1. ShareX icon

    ShareX

     782 likes
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    Open-source screen capture and file sharing tool with recording, editing, and annotation features. Supports 4K, dark mode, theming, offline use, and offers a lightweight, ad-free experience without tracking user data.

    250 ShareX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
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    Comments about ShareX as an Alternative to Snagit
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    1

    Just tested it out and it works great.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    -2

    Unable to record video with sound.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Positive
    1

    Don't like to pay?? Try ShareX

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think ShareX is a great Snagit alternative.

    • ShareX is the most popular Windows alternative to Snagit.

    • ShareX is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Snagit.

    • ShareX is Free and Open SourceSnagit is Paid and Proprietary
    • ShareX is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedSnagit is not according to our users
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    Snipping Tool

     230 likes
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    Snipping Tool is a screen capture utility that allows users to take screenshots of specific objects or full screens, annotate them, and save or share the captured images or videos.

    152 Snipping Tool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Snipping Tool as an Alternative to Snagit
    Top Positive Comment
    Anon
    2

    Comes with Windows 10, easy to use, free

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    4

    Missing all the abilities of Snagit.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Negative
    0

    Current version does not allow selection by window, and doesn't include editing in the package

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Snipping Tool is a great Snagit alternative, some don't.

    • Snipping Tool is Free and ProprietarySnagit is Paid and Proprietary
    • Snipping Tool is LightweightSnagit is not according to our users
  3. FastStone Capture icon

    FastStone Capture

     222 likes
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    A powerful, lightweight, yet full-featured screen capture tool that allows you to easily capture and annotate anything on the screen including windows, objects, menus, full screen, rectangular/freehand regions and even scrolling windows/web pages.

    182 FastStone Capture alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Almost everyone thinks FastStone Capture is a great Snagit alternative.

    • FastStone Capture is the most popular commercial alternative to Snagit.

    • FastStone Capture is Paid and ProprietarySnagit is also Paid and Proprietary
    • FastStone Capture is LightweightSnagit is not according to our users
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    Spectacle

     36 likes
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    Spectacle is a simple application for capturing desktop screenshots. It can capture images of the entire desktop, a single monitor, the currently active window, the window currently under the mouse, or a rectangular region of the screen.

    194 Spectacle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
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    Screenpresso

     55 likes
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    Comprehensive screenshot and screencast tool offering full-screen, window, or region captures with a built-in editor. Supports cropping, resizing, labels, and effects, with integration for popular services. Free version includes some branding and is limited to 15s screen casts.

    116 Screenpresso alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    CleanShot X

     20 likes
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    Capture and record screens on Mac with CleanShot X, featuring seamless recording, custom keyboard shortcuts, customizable wallpapers, Quick Access Overlay, and Desktop icon toggle for a tidy user interface.

    190 CleanShot X alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Awesome Screenshot

     42 likes
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    Capture the whole page or any portion, annotate it with rectangles, circles, arrows, lines and text, one-click upload to share.

    119 Awesome Screenshot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Firefox
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    Comments about Awesome Screenshot as an Alternative to Snagit
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    Captures both still and video. Can annotate after capture.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Awesome Screenshot is a great Snagit alternative, some don't.

    • Awesome Screenshot is Freemium and ProprietarySnagit is Paid and Proprietary
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    Ashampoo Snap

     10 likes
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    Capture screenshots or record videos with Ashampoo Snap’s efficient tools. Enjoy easy editing, multi-display support, OCR for 180 languages, and instant sharing capabilities. Revamp your projects with video cutting, annotations, and custom capture options.

    171 Ashampoo Snap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Ashampoo Snap as an Alternative to Snagit
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    0

    very full featured. works in all browsers. can print text that crtl print has trouble with.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Ashampoo Snap is Freemium and ProprietarySnagit is Paid and Proprietary
  13. Icecream Screen Recorder icon

    Icecream Screen Recorder

     10 likes
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    Enables screen video, audio, and webcam capture with support for system sounds, microphone input, annotation tools, zoom, custom watermarks, automated scheduling, screenshot upload, adjustable quality, region selection, and support for over 45 languages.

    117 Icecream Screen Recorder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    ScreenSnap Pro

     4 likes
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    Beautiful screenshots with stunning backgrounds and powerful annotation tools. Create, edit, and share professional-quality screenshots with ease.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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