Awesome Screenshot alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Awesome Screenshot: weaker for desktop apps and long recordings, and free tier has storage and length limits. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Awesome Screenshot, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Screenity currently ranks first.
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Best Awesome Screenshot alternative for most people
ScreenityFree open-source Chrome recorder with no recording limits.
Best Awesome Screenshot alternative for a free option
ScreenityFree open-source Chrome recorder with no recording limits.
Best Awesome Screenshot alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
LoomBetter async video sharing with comments and transcripts for teams.
Best Awesome Screenshot alternative for open source
ScreenityFree open-source Chrome recorder with no recording limits.
Best Awesome Screenshot alternative for Mac
SnagitDesktop capture with stronger annotation, scrolling capture and templates.
Best Awesome Screenshot alternative for Windows
ZightDesktop and extension capture with team libraries and analytics.
Best Awesome Screenshot alternative for iPhone and Android
LoomBetter async video sharing with comments and transcripts for teams.
Best Awesome Screenshot alternative for working in the browser
ScreencastifyChrome-based recorder with education features and a free tier.
Awesome Screenshot alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Awesome Screenshot?
Screenity ranks first right now. Free open-source Chrome recorder with no recording limits. Loom and Snagit follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Awesome Screenshot?
Yes. Screenity (open source), Loom (free plan + paid), Zight (free plan + paid) and Screencastify (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Awesome Screenshot?
Yes: Screenity.
Why do people switch from Awesome Screenshot?
The complaints we hear most: weaker for desktop apps and long recordings; free tier has storage and length limits; frequent prompts to upgrade.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Awesome Screenshot, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.