Alternatives · Screen Recording
Awesome Screenshot alternatives
Awesome Screenshot compared with 6 alternatives: Loom, Screencastify, Screenity, Camtasia Snagit, Monosnap and 1 more.
Awesome Screenshot has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per month, billed annually ($60); $6 billed monthly. 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awesome ScreenshotThis tool | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| Loom | Free plan · from $18/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Screencastify | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Screenity | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Camtasia Snagit | Free trial · from $39/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows |
| Monosnap | Free plan · from $2.5/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| ScreenRec | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from Awesome Screenshot
- Free plan · from $18/mo
Loom
Screen and camera recorder for shareable video messages
- Loom starts at $18 per user / month, billed monthly. Awesome Screenshot starts at $5 per month, billed annually ($60); $6 billed monthly.
- Only Loom lists an Android app.
- Only Awesome Screenshot lists a web app.
- Loom also covers transcription.
Suits: Teams sharing quick recorded walkthroughs instead of scheduling a call
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Screencastify
Browser-extension screen recorder built for classrooms and teams
- Screencastify starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). Awesome Screenshot starts at $5 per month, billed annually ($60); $6 billed monthly.
- Only Awesome Screenshot lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- Screencastify also covers transcription.
- Awesome Screenshot also covers screenshots.
Suits: Teachers recording lessons and collecting video assignments
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Screenity
Open-source Chrome screen recorder with a scene-based editor
- Screenity starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120); $14 billed monthly. Awesome Screenshot starts at $5 per month, billed annually ($60); $6 billed monthly.
- Only Awesome Screenshot lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- Screenity is open source, according to its own site.
- Screenity also covers transcription and templates.
- Awesome Screenshot also covers screenshots.
Suits: People who want a free recorder with no account and no time limit
- Free trial · from $39/yr
Camtasia Snagit
Screen capture and recording tool with annotation and step guides
- Camtasia Snagit starts at $39 per user / year, billed yearly. Awesome Screenshot starts at $5 per month, billed annually ($60); $6 billed monthly.
- Awesome Screenshot has a free plan. Camtasia Snagit does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Awesome Screenshot lists a web app.
- Only Awesome Screenshot lists an iOS app.
- Only Awesome Screenshot lists a browser extension.
Suits: Technical writers and support teams documenting software
- Free plan · from $2.5/mo
Monosnap
Screenshot and screen recording tool with its own cloud storage
- Monosnap starts at $2.5 per month, billed yearly; $3 billed monthly. Awesome Screenshot starts at $5 per month, billed annually ($60); $6 billed monthly.
- Only Awesome Screenshot lists a web app.
- Only Awesome Screenshot lists an iOS app.
- Monosnap also covers file sharing.
- Awesome Screenshot also covers video editing.
Suits: Annotated screenshots with arrows, text and blur on Mac or Windows
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
ScreenRec
Desktop screen recorder and screenshot tool with instant share links
- ScreenRec starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.90); $8.32 billed monthly. Awesome Screenshot starts at $5 per month, billed annually ($60); $6 billed monthly.
- Only ScreenRec lists a Linux app.
- Only Awesome Screenshot lists a web app.
- Only Awesome Screenshot lists an iOS app.
- Only Awesome Screenshot lists a browser extension.
Suits: Teams that need the same recorder on Windows, Mac and Linux
Limits worth knowing in Awesome Screenshot
- The Free plan keeps up to 100 screenshots and 20 recordings in the cloud, at up to 720p.
- Basic lifts only the screenshot limit; unlimited recordings, 4K and the Slack, Trello, Asana, Jira and GitHub integrations need Professional.
- On Free and Basic, recordings saved to the computer are limited to 5 minutes each.
- The site links browser extensions and Mac, Windows and iOS apps; no Android or Linux app is listed.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Awesome Screenshot?
The alternatives to Awesome Screenshot in this directory are Loom, Screencastify, Screenity, Camtasia Snagit, Monosnap and ScreenRec. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Awesome Screenshot.
Is there a free alternative to Awesome Screenshot?
Yes. Loom, Screencastify, Screenity, Monosnap and ScreenRec have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Awesome Screenshot alternatives work on Linux?
The Awesome Screenshot listing does not include a Linux app. ScreenRec lists one.
Which Awesome Screenshot alternatives work on Android?
The Awesome Screenshot listing does not include an Android app. Loom lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Awesome Screenshot?
Screenity is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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