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 ScreenRec.

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Snagit 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 Open Source, Linux, Linux + Open Source, Mac, Google Chrome, iPad and Windows. 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 Snagit.
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  1. ShareX icon

    ShareX

     792 likes

    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.

    253 ShareX alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    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.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Don't like to pay?? Try ShareX

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 7 comments
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    ShareX icon

    • Most users think ShareX is a great Snagit alternative.

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

    Snipping Tool

     230 likes

    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 type

    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.
    Guest
    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.
    3 of 6 comments
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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

    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.

    183 FastStone Capture alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Spectacle

     37 likes

    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.

    195 Spectacle alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
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    ScreenRec

     68 likes

    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.

    152 ScreenRec alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Screenpresso

     55 likes

    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.

    117 Screenpresso alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    CleanShot X

     21 likes

    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.

    193 CleanShot X alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    AutoShot

     3 likes

    Tired of manually taking screenshots to document your work or track progress? Meet AutoShot, a macOS app that automatically captures screenshots at set intervals so you can focus on your work.

    21 AutoShot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. Awesome Screenshot icon

    Awesome Screenshot

     42 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Firefox
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    Comments about Awesome Screenshot as an Alternative to Snagit
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Captures both still and video. Can annotate after capture.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Awesome Screenshot icon
    Awesome Screenshot icon

    • 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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    ishare

     4 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Ashampoo Snap

     10 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

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

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

    Icecream Screen Recorder

     10 likes

    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.

    119 Icecream Screen Recorder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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