Snagit

TechSmith's screenshot, annotation and quick screen recording tool for Windows and Mac.

Verified facts: 4 of 4
Alternatives ranked: 6
Approved reviews: 0
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About Snagit

Snagit, now branded Camtasia Snagit, is TechSmith's long-running capture tool. It is best known for screenshots: scrolling capture of long pages, text extraction, redaction of sensitive details, step-by-step templates and a strong annotation editor with arrows, callouts and blur. It also records short screen and webcam videos and turns them into MP4s or GIFs, which makes it a good fit for support teams and technical writers who mix images and clips in documentation. It runs on Windows and macOS. Snagit is sold as an annual subscription per user, either on its own or as part of the Camtasia plans, and teams can buy volume licences. Sharing goes to TechSmith's Screencast service, cloud drives or the clipboard. It is not a video editor, so long recordings or polished tutorials are better made in Camtasia or similar tools; Snagit is about fast, well-annotated captures for everyday communication.

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

What works

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

Why people leave

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

Top Snagit alternatives

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1
CleanShot X
Mac-native capture with a one-time licence option and built-in cloud sharing.
66.5
2
ShareX
Free and open source on Windows, with OCR, scrolling capture and many upload targets.
62.6
3
Zight
Screenshots, GIFs and recordings with instant cloud links for teams.
59.6
4
Awesome Screenshot
Browser-based capture and recording without installing a desktop app.
57.2
5
Droplr
Cheaper screenshot and recording tool focused on instant share links.
55.3

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Snagit: common questions

Is Snagit free?

No, Snagit is a paid product.

Is Snagit open source?

No, Snagit is not open source. Open-source alternatives include ShareX.

What platforms does Snagit run on?

Snagit is available for Windows and macOS.

What are the best alternatives to Snagit?

The highest-ranked Snagit alternatives right now are CleanShot X, ShareX and Zight. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Snagit facts

4 of 4 verified

Platforms: Windows and macOS; Checked Oct 25, 2026techsmith.com(opens source in a new tab); “Camtasia Snagit works on both Windows and macOS”
Users: More than 39 million; Checked Oct 25, 2026techsmith.com(opens source in a new tab); “Thirty-plus years and more than 39 million users”
Pricing model: Per-user annual subscription; Checked Oct 25, 2026techsmith.com(opens source in a new tab); “Individuals Teams and Business Education Snagit Individual For individuals who just need Snagit $53.76 CAD per user per year billed yearly”
Team licensing: Volume licences for five or more; Checked Oct 25, 2026techsmith.com(opens source in a new tab); “volume licensing for teams of five or more”