Snagit
beats ShareX by 20 points
Snagit
$62.99/license
ShareX
Free
ShareX wins on price -- 100% free and open-source -- with the most capture modes and upload destinations available. Snagit wins on polish, cross-platform support, and professional features like step-by-step annotations. ShareX for free automation on Windows; Snagit for professional documentation.
Score breakdown
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Snagit
"Best overall professional screenshot tool"
Pros
ShareX
"Most powerful free screenshot tool for Windows"
Pros
When to Choose Each
Choose ShareX if you want the most powerful free screenshot tool available — period. ShareX is open-source, completely free, and packed with 20+ capture modes, 80+ upload destinations, and extensive automation capabilities. It supports OCR, scrolling capture, and custom workflow creation. With a 5/5 price rating and 5/5 features rating, ShareX is the go-to for Windows power users who want maximum control without spending a dime. However, it has a steep learning curve and is Windows-only.
Choose Snagit if you need a polished, professional-grade tool trusted by Fortune 500 companies and PCMag Editors’ Choice. Snagit scores 45/100 — the highest among paid options — with industry-leading annotation tools, step-by-step capture guides, gesture capture, and seamless scrolling screenshots. It works on both Windows and Mac, making it ideal for cross-platform teams. At $62.99 per license, it’s expensive but justified for professionals who rely on screenshots daily for documentation and technical writing.
Key Differences
| Dimension | ShareX | Snagit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 100% free, open-source | $62.99 per license |
| Features | 20+ capture modes, 80+ upload destinations | Annotation, scrolling capture, step tool, gesture capture |
| UX | Steep learning curve | Intuitive, Editor’s Choice |
| Reviews | 5 total reviews, mostly positive | 296 user reviews, 82% professional praise |
| Platform | Windows only | Windows + Mac |
| Open Source | Yes | No |
| Best For | Free power-user automation on Windows | Professional documentation and cross-platform teams |
Pricing & value
| Metric | Snagit | ShareX | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | No | Yes | ShareX |
| Starting price | $62.99/license | Free | ShareX |
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