The Gyazo Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Gyazo in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Gyazo
The Insider’s Guide
Screenshot and screen-recording tool that uploads and shares by link
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among desktop utilities, read from Gyazo’s own pages.
Made by Helpfeel Inc. · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Gyazo’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Gyazo’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.4
GPA, above 35 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade
Gyazo captures a screenshot, short video or GIF, uploads it and copies a shareable link in one step. Captures can be grouped into collections, tagged and searched, and Pro adds text search inside images and editing. Apps cover Windows, Mac, iOS and Android, plus browser extensions, and a separate Teams product serves groups.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Gyazo, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Press a hotkey and get a link, with nothing to set up.
- 1
Best for capturing and sharing a screenshot by link
Gyazo captures a screenshot, video or GIF and copies a share link in one step.
- 2
Paid plans start at $6.99 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $6.99 per month (Gyazo Pro, as listed in the iOS App Store).
- 3
There is a free plan
Unlimited screenshot capture and upload, access to the 10 latest images, and video recordings up to 7 seconds.
- 4
It runs on 4 platforms
Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, with a browser extension too.
- 5
Capture and share by link
Captures upload as they are taken and a link is copied, with previews that expand when pasted into chat.
- 6
Screenshot, video and replay
Capture an area, record video or GIFs, or use Replay for full-screen clips; Replay is Windows only.
- 7
Collections and tags
Group captures by theme into collections that each have a shareable URL, and tag them to find them later.
- 8
A 2.4 GPA, above 35 of 186
That is against the other desktop utilities we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
The plain part of Gyazo you could make: web clipper. What surrounds it you could not. The 5 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
Gyazo at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $6.99 per month (Gyazo Pro, as listed in the iOS App Store)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
- Made by
- Helpfeel Inc.
- Category
- Desktop Utilities
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for capturing and sharing a screenshot by link
Gyazo captures a screenshot, video or GIF and copies a share link in one step. But the free plan shows only your 10 latest images and cuts video at 7 seconds, Pro is $6.99 a month, and the site carries a notice about a data breach.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | D | Gyazo Pro is $6.99 a month as listed on the iOS App Store, roughly twice this category's typical monthly price, and the useful limits are lifted only there. |
| Free plan and trial | C | Unlimited capturing and uploading are free, but only the 10 latest images are reachable and video stops at 7 seconds. |
| Features | B | Capture, share by link, collections, tags, OCR search and editing on Pro. Nothing in the listing is missing from the job, though several parts need Pro. |
| Ease of use | B | Press a hotkey and get a link, with nothing to set up. No store rating is on record. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android and browser extensions, with a small integrations list (Obsidian and n8n). |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Gyazo is for
- Fits if you send screenshots as links all day and can live with 10 visible images
- Works for short clips and GIFs under 7 seconds
Who it is not for
- Tight if you want to see more than your 10 latest captures without paying
- Pricey if you pay monthly: Pro is $6.99 a month
- Watch out: the pricing page showed no amounts when we read it, so $6.99 comes from the iOS App Store
- Watch out: the site carries a notice about a data breach caused by unauthorized access
- Not for you if you want to record longer videos for free, as free video stops at 7 seconds
Good to know
Good for
- Quick screenshots and short clips shared by link in chat or tickets
- Collecting visual references into shareable collections
- Teams that want private team-only sharing and one bill
Worth knowing
- The free plan shows only your 10 latest images and limits video to 7 seconds.
- The pricing page did not display amounts when we read it; the $6.99 is from the iOS App Store listing.
- Gyazo Teams has a 5-user minimum, monthly billing only and a 30-day free trial.
- The site carries a notice about a data breach caused by unauthorized access to Gyazo.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$6.99
A month to start. There is a free plan too
Gyazo has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6.99 per month (Gyazo Pro, as listed in the iOS App Store).
Gyazo
$0
Unlimited uploads, access to the 10 latest images, collections, 7-second videos and replay clips.
Gyazo Pro
$6.99
per month (App Store price; web price not shown)
Unlimited image access, 10-minute videos, text search in images (OCR), editing, passwords and no ads.
The free plan
Unlimited screenshot capture and upload, access to the 10 latest images, and video recordings up to 7 seconds.
Read from apps.apple.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
5
Places it runs: macOS, Windows, iOS, Android and Browser extension
Screenshot and screen-recording tool that uploads and shares by link. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: web clipper, screen recording, screenshots, file sharing.
Capture, share by link, collections, tags, OCR search and editing on Pro.
- Capture and share by link
- Captures upload as they are taken and a link is copied, with previews that expand when pasted into chat.
- Screenshot, video and replay
- Capture an area, record video or GIFs, or use Replay for full-screen clips; Replay is Windows only.
- Collections and tags
- Group captures by theme into collections that each have a shareable URL, and tag them to find them later.
- Search with OCR
- Pro recognizes text inside captures and searches by app name, page, date and file name.
- Editing tools
- Annotate images with arrows and text and trim videos; background removal is capped at 10 images a month.
- Apps and extensions
- Free apps for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android, and browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox and Edge.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
- iOS
- Android
- Browser extension
What it works with
- Obsidian
- n8n
Gyazo is made by Helpfeel Inc.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
35/186
Other desktop utilities it is graded above
Gyazo's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 35 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 33.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 172 of 186) and worst on value for money (D, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $6.99 a month, against a middle price of $2.99 for the category: 31 of the 36 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 3.0 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 187 desktop utilities we grade, cut by the letter each got. Gyazo’s own letter is outlined.
- DValue for moneyAbove 0 of 186
- CFree plan and trialAbove 8 of 186
- BFeaturesAbove 113 of 186
- BEase of useAbove 78 of 186
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 172 of 186
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 103 desktop utilities. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Gyazo is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
The plain part of Gyazo you could make: web clipper. What surrounds it you could not. The 5 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 118 of the 186 other desktop utilities grade higher. It costs $83.88 a year.
What you could make
- Web clipper: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- Capture tools hooked into the operating system.
- Recording the screen with its sound, and somewhere to keep the video.
- Storing and serving files for other people.
- Apps for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Gyazo’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
ShareX, Lightshot, Shottr, Kap and Greenshot
The 5 tools Gyazo is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
ShareX
Free
Free, open-source screenshot and screen recording for Windows.
- Only Gyazo lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Gyazo lists a browser extension.
- ShareX is open source, according to its own site.
- 3.0GPA
Lightshot
Free
Screenshot tool for selecting an area and sharing a link.
- Only Gyazo lists iOS and Android apps.
- Gyazo also covers web clipper and screen recording.
- 2.6GPA
Shottr
Free plan · from $12 one-time
Small Mac screenshot tool with annotation, OCR and a ruler.
- Only Gyazo lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Gyazo lists a browser extension.
- Shottr can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 3.0GPA
Kap
Free
Open-source Mac screen recorder that exports GIF, MP4, WebM and APNG.
- Only Gyazo lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Gyazo lists a browser extension.
- Kap is open source, according to its own site.
- 3.0GPA
Greenshot
Free plan · from $1.99 one-time
Free, open-source screenshot tool for Windows with an editor.
- Only Gyazo lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Gyazo lists a browser extension.
- Greenshot is open source, according to its own site.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Gyazo free?
Gyazo has a free plan. Unlimited screenshot capture and upload, access to the 10 latest images, and video recordings up to 7 seconds.
How much does Gyazo cost?
Gyazo lists 2 plans. Gyazo: $0.
What platforms does Gyazo work on?
Gyazo is available on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. It also has a browser extension.
Does Gyazo have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Gyazo is listed for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
Is Gyazo open source?
Gyazo is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does Gyazo integrate with?
Gyazo's listing names Obsidian and n8n. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Gyazo?
Gyazo is made by Helpfeel Inc.
What are the alternatives to Gyazo?
The closest alternatives to Gyazo in our directory are ShareX, Lightshot, Shottr, Kap and Greenshot.
How does Gyazo compare with other desktop utilities?
Gyazo's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 35 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 33.
Is Gyazo good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Gyazo D for value for money. Its paid plans start at $6.99 a month, against a middle price of $2.99 for the category: 31 of the 36 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Gyazo?
The plain part of Gyazo you could make: web clipper. What surrounds it you could not.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Gyazo’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Gyazo's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Helpfeel Inc. Prices change, so check gyazo.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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tools graded
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categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Gyazo, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/gyazo
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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