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, macshot 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 Google Chrome, Portable, Linux, iPhone, Mozilla Firefox, iPad + Screenshot Capture 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 Snipping Tool.
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  1. ShareX icon
     815 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.

    281 ShareX alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
     
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  2. Snagit icon
     202 likes

    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.

    232 Snagit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  3. Spectacle icon
     40 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.

    208 Spectacle alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
     
  4. macshot icon
     11 likes

    Feature-packed native macOS screenshot tool — annotate, auto-redact PII, record GIFs, OCR + translate, scroll capture, beautify, and more. No Electron, no subscription.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
     
  5. CleanShot X icon
     24 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.

    214 CleanShot X alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. Screenpresso icon
     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.

    129 Screenpresso alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. ishare icon
     4 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. Ashampoo Snap icon
     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

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. SnapTray icon
     2 likes

    SnapTray is a tray-native screenshot and screen recording app for macOS and Windows. It is built for fast desktop workflows: capture a region, explain it instantly, keep references on screen, and turn the same moment into a shareable image or video.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  10. Gyazo icon
     30 likes

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

    110 Gyazo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
  11. ScreenRec icon
     69 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.

    162 ScreenRec alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  12. Capty icon
     4 likes

    Capture your screen, windows, or regions on macOS, record with audio, edit screenshots and videos using built-in tools like shapes, blur, and redaction, export in various formats with multiple quality presets, enjoy ad-free usage, offline access, and no registration.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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