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Awesome Screenshot alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

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.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Loom logoLoomFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +35 of 562.6
2Snagit logoSnagitPaidNoWindows, macOS4 of 459.6
3Zight logoZightFree plan + paidNomacOS, Windows, Browser extension +14 of 457.2
  1. Loom logo

    1. LoomTop pick

    Best for: Teams swapping status meetings and walkthrough calls for quick shareable videos

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Awesome Screenshot

    Better async video sharing with comments and transcripts for teams.

    Pros

    • Link is ready the moment you stop recording
    • Timestamped comments, reactions and transcripts for viewers
    • Fits neatly with Jira and Confluence after the Atlassian acquisition

    Cons

    • Free plan limits both video count and recording length
    • Per-user pricing gets expensive for large teams
    • Editing tools are basic compared with dedicated recorders
    Visit Loom Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Loom a good Awesome Screenshot alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    25 videos, 5-minute screen recordings
    Checked Oct 25, 2026loom.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business price
    $18 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026loom.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business + AI price
    $24 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026loom.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days (Business + AI)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026loom.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome
    Checked Oct 25, 2026loom.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Snagit logo

    2. Snagit

    Best for: Support teams and technical writers who live on annotated screenshots and short clips

    PaidWindows, macOS

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Awesome Screenshot

    Desktop capture with stronger annotation, scrolling capture and templates.

    Pros

    • Excellent annotation, redaction and scrolling capture
    • Screenshots, GIFs and short videos in one app
    • Volume licensing for teams

    Cons

    • Now a subscription rather than a one-time purchase
    • Video features are basic, with no real editor
    • Overkill if you only take a few screenshots a week
    Visit Snagit Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Snagit a good Awesome Screenshot alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Platforms
    Windows and macOS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026techsmith.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    More than 39 million
    Checked Oct 25, 2026techsmith.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pricing model
    Per-user annual subscription
    Checked Oct 25, 2026techsmith.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team licensing
    Volume licences for five or more
    Checked Oct 25, 2026techsmith.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Zight logo

    3. Zight

    Best for: Support and product teams sharing screenshots, GIFs and quick videos as links

    Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows, Browser extension, Web

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Awesome Screenshot

    Desktop and extension capture with team libraries and analytics.

    Pros

    • Screenshots, GIFs and video in one capture tool
    • Integrations with Zendesk, Intercom, Slack and Jira
    • Cheaper per-user pricing than Loom

    Cons

    • Editing tools are basic
    • Free plan is quite limited
    • Feature list can feel scattered
    Visit Zight Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Zight a good Awesome Screenshot alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zight.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Create plan price
    $9.95 per user/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zight.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Collaborate plan price
    $12 per user/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zight.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    Zendesk, Intercom, Slack, Jira
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zight.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Awesome Screenshot alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Screenity logo

Best Awesome Screenshot alternative for most people

Screenity

Free open-source Chrome recorder with no recording limits.

Screenity logo

Best Awesome Screenshot alternative for a free option

Screenity

Free open-source Chrome recorder with no recording limits.

Loom logo

Best Awesome Screenshot alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Loom

Better async video sharing with comments and transcripts for teams.

Screenity logo

Best Awesome Screenshot alternative for open source

Screenity

Free open-source Chrome recorder with no recording limits.

Snagit logo

Best Awesome Screenshot alternative for Mac

Snagit

Desktop capture with stronger annotation, scrolling capture and templates.

Zight logo

Best Awesome Screenshot alternative for Windows

Zight

Desktop and extension capture with team libraries and analytics.

Loom logo

Best Awesome Screenshot alternative for iPhone and Android

Loom

Better async video sharing with comments and transcripts for teams.

Screencastify logo

Best Awesome Screenshot alternative for working in the browser

Screencastify

Chrome-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.