Snipping Tool Alternatives

Snipping Tool is described as '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' and is a very popular screenshot capture tool in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Snipping Tool for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Google Chrome apps. The best Snipping Tool alternative is ShareX, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Snipping Tool are Greenshot, Flameshot, Snagit and Ksnip.

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Snipping Tool alternatives are mainly Screenshot Capture Tools, but if you're looking for Screen Recorders or Screen Casting Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Google Chrome, Open Source, Linux, Portable, iPad + Screenshot Capture, iPad and iPhone. 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. Originally intended for software developers, UX/UI designers and IT support desks, goScreenCapture is the perfect software utility for anyone who wants to create a document, build a slide presentation, check artwork, complete a project and work collaboratively.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. SimpleCap icon
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    Small and free screenshot app for Mac that offers custom area and resolution presets, and much more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  3. not8 icon
     3 likes

    not8 enables to write notes directly on the team website, and share them with colleagues. These notes will help to efficiently share feedback and reviews between colleagues, without the necessity of video explanations, long emails or screenshots.

    173 not8 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  4. Snappy icon
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    Snappy is a desktop-capture software for Microsoft Windows that allows to capture the screen of your monitor. Compared to other similar applications, Snappy could be less complete, but my purpose is to keep it as immediate as I can. Try it, and let me know if I'm wrong...

    101 Snappy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. MagicCap icon
     1 like

    MagicCap is an image/GIF capture suite for Mac and Linux featuring screenshot manipulation options such as blurring.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  6. SnipSnip icon
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    SnipSnip is a screen capture utility, designed for easy capture of some or all of your screen(s). It also allows you to do simple tasks like resizing, cropping and drawing on the capture.

    87 SnipSnip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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