Alternatives · Screen Recording
Zight alternatives
Zight compared with 8 alternatives: Loom, CleanShot X, Camtasia Snagit, Droplr, Jumpshare and 3 more.
Zight has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.95 per user / month, billed annually ($12.95 billed monthly). 5 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZightThis tool | Free plan · from $9.95/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| Loom | Free plan · from $18/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| CleanShot X | From $35 one-time | No | macOS |
| Camtasia Snagit | Free trial · from $39/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows |
| Droplr | Free trial · from $6/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| Jumpshare | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| Monosnap | Free plan · from $2.5/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| ScreenRec | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Vidyard | Free plan · from $59/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Zight
- Free plan · from $18/mo
Loom
Screen and camera recorder for shareable video messages
- Loom starts at $18 per user / month, billed monthly. Zight starts at $9.95 per user / month, billed annually ($12.95 billed monthly).
- Only Loom lists an Android app.
- Only Zight lists a web app.
- Zight also covers meeting notes and file sharing.
Suits: Teams sharing quick recorded walkthroughs instead of scheduling a call
- 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. Zight starts at $9.95 per user / month, billed annually ($12.95 billed monthly).
- Zight has a free plan. CleanShot X does not.
- Only Zight lists a web app.
- Only Zight lists Windows and iOS apps.
- Only Zight lists a browser extension.
Suits: Mac users who take and annotate many screenshots
- 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. Zight starts at $9.95 per user / month, billed annually ($12.95 billed monthly).
- Zight has a free plan. Camtasia Snagit does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zight lists a web app.
- Only Zight lists an iOS app.
- Only Zight lists a browser extension.
Suits: Technical writers and support teams documenting software
- 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. Zight starts at $9.95 per user / month, billed annually ($12.95 billed monthly).
- Zight has a free plan. Droplr does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zight lists a web app.
- Only Zight lists an iOS app.
- Zight also covers meeting notes, transcription and video editing.
Suits: Individuals who want low-cost links for screenshots and recordings
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Jumpshare
Screen recorder with screenshots, GIFs and instant share links
- Jumpshare starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly). Zight starts at $9.95 per user / month, billed annually ($12.95 billed monthly).
- Zight also covers meeting notes.
Suits: Sales and support teams sending short recorded explanations as links
- 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. Zight starts at $9.95 per user / month, billed annually ($12.95 billed monthly).
- Only Zight lists a web app.
- Only Zight lists an iOS app.
- Zight also covers meeting notes, transcription and 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. Zight starts at $9.95 per user / month, billed annually ($12.95 billed monthly).
- Only ScreenRec lists a Linux app.
- Only Zight lists a web app.
- Only Zight lists an iOS app.
- Only Zight lists a browser extension.
Suits: Teams that need the same recorder on Windows, Mac and Linux
- Free plan · from $59/mo
Vidyard
Video messaging, AI avatars and video hosting for sales teams
- Vidyard starts at $59 per seat / month, billed annually ($89 billed monthly). Zight starts at $9.95 per user / month, billed annually ($12.95 billed monthly).
- Only Vidyard lists an Android app.
- Vidyard also covers AI agents and reports.
- Zight also covers meeting notes, transcription, screenshots and file sharing.
Suits: Sales reps sending personalized video messages to prospects
Limits worth knowing in Zight
- The free Share plan limits recordings to 5 minutes at up to 720p, with 1 GB of storage and only the last 50 captures.
- Transcription, captions and blur start on Create, and unlimited AI summaries and Smart Actions on Collaborate.
- Zendesk, Intercom, Jira, Notion and other premium integrations are a paid add-on below the Scale plan.
- SCIM, HIPAA compliance and SSO beyond Google sign-in need Scale; the desktop apps cover Windows and Mac and the mobile app is iOS only.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Zight?
The alternatives to Zight in this directory are Loom, CleanShot X, Camtasia Snagit, Droplr, Jumpshare, Monosnap, ScreenRec and Vidyard. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Zight.
Is there a free alternative to Zight?
Yes. Loom, Jumpshare, Monosnap, ScreenRec and Vidyard have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Zight alternatives work on Linux?
The Zight listing does not include a Linux app. ScreenRec lists one.
Which Zight alternatives work on Android?
The Zight listing does not include an Android app. Loom and Vidyard list one.
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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