TRex alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave TRex: mac only; no Windows, Linux or iOS version, and does single captures only, not batch OCR of documents. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces TRex, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Snagit currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best TRex alternative for most people
SnagitCross-platform capture suite with a Grab Text tool, for teams on Windows and Mac.
Best TRex alternative for Mac
CleanShot XPaid all-in-one Mac capture app that includes text recognition alongside screenshots.
Best TRex alternative for Windows
SnagitCross-platform capture suite with a Grab Text tool, for teams on Windows and Mac.
TRex alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to TRex?
Snagit ranks first right now. Cross-platform capture suite with a Grab Text tool, for teams on Windows and Mac. CleanShot X and TextSniper follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to TRex?
None of the 3 alternatives we track has a free plan; all are paid, though some offer trials.
Is there an open-source alternative to TRex?
None of the 3 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from TRex?
The complaints we hear most: mac only; no Windows, Linux or iOS version; does single captures only, not batch OCR of documents; minimal interface with no history of past captures.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces TRex, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.