Snipping Tool AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Screen Recorders

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

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Snipping Tool alternatives are mainly Screen Recorders, but if you're looking for Screenshot Capture Tools or Screen Casting Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Open Source, iPad, Google Chrome, iPhone, Portable and iPad + Screenshot Capture. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Snipping Tool.
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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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    MartinO
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    Easy to use, with all the features you'll ever need.

    Guest
    Positive
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    I like it because it's open source

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    Ola Johansson
    Positive
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    Maybe a bit to much setup but awesome and flexible tool.

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    • Almost everyone thinks ShareX is a great Snipping Tool alternative.

    • ShareX is the most popular Windows alternative to Snipping Tool.

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

    • ShareX is Free and Open SourceSnipping Tool is Free and Proprietary
    • ShareX is Customizable and Privacy focusedSnipping Tool is not according to our users
  2. Snagit icon

    Snagit

     199 likes
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    Advanced screen capture and recording tool enabling image or video captures directly from your screen. Includes editing features like callouts, transparency, and effects to enhance visuals. Organize and easily share creations through documents, presentations, or favorite applications.

    201 Snagit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Almost everyone thinks Snagit is a great Snipping Tool alternative.

    • Snagit is the most popular commercial alternative to Snipping Tool.

    • Snagit is Paid and ProprietarySnipping Tool is Free and Proprietary
  4. Spectacle icon

    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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    Capto

    Capture HD video at 60 FPS, record iOS devices, and edit screen or image content with annotation, voiceover, and advanced file management. Includes fullscreen, selection, and web capture, quick sharing to cloud, FTP, YouTube, and...

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  6. Screenpresso icon

    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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  7. CleanShot X icon

    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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  8. ishare icon

    ishare

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    The definitive screen capture utility for macOS, designed with simplicity and efficiency in mind.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. Ashampoo Snap icon

    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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  11. Gyazo icon

    Gyazo

     30 likes
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    Gyazo lets you instantly grab the screen and upload the image to the web. You can easily share on Chat, Social, Email, or anywhere!

    100 Gyazo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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  12. ScreenSnap Pro icon

    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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  13. ScreenRec icon

    ScreenRec

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    If you spend too much time on email and chat, try sending instant video messages and screenshots with ScreenRec. You'll get your point across faster and save precious hours.

    150 ScreenRec alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  15. Capster Screen Capture icon

    Capster Screen Capture

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    Capster helps you enhance your asynchronous communication with captures of your screen. Record your screen as you demonstrate a feature, idea, or bug, or take a screenshot and annotate it to better convey your point - and instantly share it through the cloud.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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