Alternatives · Screen Recording
Monosnap alternatives
Monosnap compared with 10 alternatives: Camtasia Snagit, CleanShot X, Droplr, Zight, ScreenRec and 5 more.
Monosnap has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.5 per month, billed yearly; $3 billed monthly. 7 of the 10 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
10 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MonosnapThis tool | Free plan · from $2.5/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| Camtasia Snagit | Free trial · from $39/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows |
| CleanShot X | From $35 one-time | No | macOS |
| Droplr | Free trial · from $6/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| Zight | Free plan · from $9.95/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| ScreenRec | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Awesome Screenshot | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| Gifox | Free plan · from $14.99 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| Greenshot | Free plan · from $1.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| ShareX | Free | Free | Windows |
| Shottr | Free plan · from $12 one-time | Yes | macOS |
How each one differs from Monosnap
- 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. Monosnap starts at $2.5 per month, billed yearly; $3 billed monthly.
- Monosnap has a free plan. Camtasia Snagit does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Monosnap lists a browser extension.
- Camtasia Snagit also covers noise cancellation and templates.
- Monosnap also covers file sharing.
Suits: Technical writers and support teams documenting software
- From $35 one-time
CleanShot X
Mac screenshot and screen recording app with a one-time license
- CleanShot X starts at $35 one-time payment, including one year of updates. Monosnap starts at $2.5 per month, billed yearly; $3 billed monthly.
- Monosnap has a free plan. CleanShot X does not.
- Only Monosnap lists a Windows app.
- Only Monosnap lists a browser extension.
- CleanShot X can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Mac users who take and annotate many screenshots
- Free trial · from $6/mo
Droplr
Screenshots, screen recordings and file uploads as short links
- Droplr starts at $6 per month, billed annually ($72); $8 billed monthly. Monosnap starts at $2.5 per month, billed yearly; $3 billed monthly.
- Monosnap has a free plan. Droplr does not, though it has a free trial.
Suits: Individuals who want low-cost links for screenshots and recordings
- Free plan · from $9.95/mo
Zight
Screen recordings, screenshots and GIFs shared as instant links
- Zight starts at $9.95 per user / month, billed annually ($12.95 billed monthly). Monosnap starts at $2.5 per month, billed yearly; $3 billed monthly.
- Only Zight lists a web app.
- Only Zight lists an iOS app.
- Zight also covers meeting notes, transcription and video editing.
Suits: Support and success teams answering tickets with a quick recording
- 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. Monosnap starts at $2.5 per month, billed yearly; $3 billed monthly.
- Only ScreenRec lists a Linux app.
- Only Monosnap lists a browser extension.
- ScreenRec also covers transcription and dictation.
- Monosnap also covers file sharing.
Suits: Teams that need the same recorder on Windows, Mac and Linux
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Awesome Screenshot
Screenshot and screen recording extension with cloud sharing
- Awesome Screenshot starts at $5 per month, billed annually ($60); $6 billed monthly. Monosnap starts at $2.5 per month, billed yearly; $3 billed monthly.
- Only Awesome Screenshot lists a web app.
- Only Awesome Screenshot lists an iOS app.
- Awesome Screenshot also covers video editing.
- Monosnap also covers file sharing.
Suits: People who mainly need annotated full-page browser screenshots
- Free plan · from $14.99 one-time
Gifox
Mac menu bar app for recording and converting animated GIFs
- Gifox starts at $14.99 one-time purchase per license, taxes included. Monosnap starts at $2.5 per month, billed yearly; $3 billed monthly.
- Only Monosnap lists a Windows app.
- Only Monosnap lists a browser extension.
- Gifox can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Gifox also covers video editing and menu bar app.
Suits: Short GIFs for bug reports, support replies and presentations
- Free plan · from $1.99 one-time
Greenshot
Free, open-source screenshot tool for Windows with an editor
- Greenshot starts at $1.99 one-time for the Mac version (US Mac App Store). Monosnap starts at $2.5 per month, billed yearly; $3 billed monthly.
- Only Monosnap lists a browser extension.
- Greenshot is open source, according to its own site.
- Monosnap also covers screen recording and file sharing.
Suits: Windows users who want a free screenshot tool with a built-in editor
- Free
ShareX
Free, open-source screenshot and screen recording for Windows
- ShareX is free. Monosnap starts at $2.5 per month, billed yearly; $3 billed monthly.
- Only Monosnap lists a macOS app.
- Only Monosnap lists a browser extension.
- ShareX is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Windows users who capture, annotate and share screenshots many times a day
- Free plan · from $12 one-time
Shottr
Small Mac screenshot tool with annotation, OCR and a ruler
- Shottr starts at $12 one-time purchase (Basic Tier). Monosnap starts at $2.5 per month, billed yearly; $3 billed monthly.
- Only Monosnap lists a Windows app.
- Only Monosnap lists a browser extension.
- Shottr can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Monosnap also covers screen recording and file sharing.
Suits: Designers and front-end developers who measure pixels and colors on screen
Limits worth knowing in Monosnap
- The Free and Non-Commercial plans are for personal use only; any commercial use needs the Commercial plan.
- Free accounts are limited to 5 minutes of video recording, 2 GB of storage and 100 MB per upload, and lose the cloud integrations after 30 days.
- Mac App Store purchases are priced separately, at $4.49 a month or $44.99 a year for the non-commercial version.
- Apps are offered for Mac, Windows and Chrome only; no Linux or mobile app is listed.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Monosnap?
The alternatives to Monosnap in this directory are Camtasia Snagit, CleanShot X, Droplr, Zight, ScreenRec, Awesome Screenshot, Gifox, Greenshot, ShareX and Shottr. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Monosnap.
Is there a free alternative to Monosnap?
Yes. ShareX is free to use. Zight, ScreenRec, Awesome Screenshot, Gifox, Greenshot and Shottr have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Monosnap alternatives work on Linux?
The Monosnap listing does not include a Linux app. ScreenRec lists one.
Which Monosnap alternatives work on iOS?
The Monosnap listing does not include an iOS app. Zight and Awesome Screenshot list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Monosnap?
Greenshot and ShareX are described as open source on their own sites.
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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