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Head-to-head · Screenshot Software

Snagit vs Gyazo

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Snagit #1 in Screenshot Software 9.3/10 15-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Snagit
Gyazo #3 in Screenshot Software 9.1/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Gyazo

Snagit leads on 0 checks, Gyazo on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSnagit · 9.3/10
  • Free planonly Gyazo
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresGyazo · 3 of 3

Snagit scores higher on our rubric for screenshot software: 9.3 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

Gyazo offers free plan; Snagit doesn't.

Snagit is the better fit for professional teams needing a mature all-rounder. Gyazo is the better fit for users sharing captures across many devices.

  • Snagit fits best

    Professional teams needing a mature all-rounder

  • Gyazo fits best

    Users sharing captures across many devices

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Side by side

Feature Snagit 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Gyazo 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.1
Ranking #1 in Screenshot Software #3 in Screenshot Software
Best for Professional teams needing a mature all-rounder Users sharing captures across many devices
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $39/user/yr —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 15 days 30 days
Free trial length 15 days 30 days
Deployment Desktop Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Windows, macOS Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Features Snagit 2/3 · Gyazo 3/3
Scrolling capture ✓ ✓
OCR text extraction ✓ ✓
Shareable links Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms Not checked yet Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, web
Export formats Not checked yet JPG, PNG, GIF, MP4
Cloud storage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines scrolling capture, OCR, annotation, recording, and editing
  • Runs on Windows and macOS with broad workplace integrations
  • Supports searchable captures, templates, cloud sharing, and many exports
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, browsers, and web
  • Combines screenshots, recordings, scrolling capture, OCR, and editing
  • Creates shareable links, collections, permissions, and team-only sharing
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • The individual subscription is billed annually
  • Screencast storage is limited to up to 25 videos on the listed plan
  • Free access shows only the 10 latest images
  • Free video and replay recordings are limited to 7 seconds
  • OCR, editing, password protection, and export require Pro
Our verdict

Snagit is TechSmith's screen capture and screen recording software for professionals creating documentation, tutorials, feedback, presentations, and workplace communications. It supports full-screen, window, region, and scrolling captures…

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Gyazo is a screenshot and screen-recording tool for individuals, creators, support teams, marketers, and developers. It captures images, GIFs, videos, and replay clips, uploads them automatically, and creates shareable links. Browser…

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  1. SnagitScreenshot Software 9.315-day trial
  2. GyazoScreenshot Software 9.1Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Snagit — where it wins

    • Combines scrolling capture, OCR, annotation, recording, and editing
    • Runs on Windows and macOS with broad workplace integrations
    • Supports searchable captures, templates, cloud sharing, and many exports

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • The individual subscription is billed annually
    • Screencast storage is limited to up to 25 videos on the listed plan

  • Gyazo — where it wins

    • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, browsers, and web
    • Combines screenshots, recordings, scrolling capture, OCR, and editing
    • Creates shareable links, collections, permissions, and team-only sharing

    Where it doesn't

    • Free access shows only the 10 latest images
    • Free video and replay recordings are limited to 7 seconds
    • OCR, editing, password protection, and export require Pro
  • Snagit9.3/10 · 15-day trial

    A mature screenshot and recording suite for teams that need more than basic captures.

    Visit SnagitFull verdict →
  • Gyazo9.1/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A versatile capture tool with broad platform support and useful Pro upgrades.

    Visit GyazoFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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