Snagit vs Snipping Tool

Snagit9.3Visit Snipping Tool8.7Visit

Higher score Snagit #1 in Screen Capture Software 9.3/10 15-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Snagit

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Snipping Tool #6 in Screen Capture Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Microsoft

• Snagit fits best

  Teams creating documentation, tutorials, and feedback

• Snipping Tool fits best

  Windows users wanting a capable free default

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Side by side

Feature	Snagit 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Snipping Tool 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.7
Ranking	#1 in Screen Capture Software	#6 in Screen Capture Software
Best for	Teams creating documentation, tutorials, and feedback	Windows users wanting a capable free default
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	$39/user/yr	Free plan
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	15 days	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows
Integrations	8 integrations	3 integrations
Features Snagit 4/5 · Snipping Tool 2/5
Scrolling capture	✓ (best)	—
Annotation tools	✓	✓
OCR	✓	✓
Browser extension	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Cloud sharing	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Desktop platforms	Both	Windows
Export formats	Snagx, PNG, JPG, HEIF, TIFF, GIF, BMP, WEBP, PDF, MP4	PNG, JPG
Our review
Pros	Captures scrolling content, full screens, windows, and selected regions Combines screenshot annotation, text recognition, and video editing Exports to common image, document, GIF, and video formats	Captures freeform, rectangular, window, and full-screen images Combines selected-area recording with microphone audio Includes OCR, contact-detail redaction, annotations, and automatic saving
Cons	No free plan; the Individual subscription starts at $39 per user yearly The listed Individual plan is for personal subscriptions Available on Windows and macOS, not other listed platforms	Does not natively support scrolling capture Limited to Windows Does not provide cloud sharing
Our verdict	Snagit brings screenshot capture, screen recording, and editing into one desktop product for professionals creating documentation, tutorials, feedback, presentations, and workplace communications. It runs on Windows and macOS, with capture… Read the review →	For everyday screen capture and quick visual documentation, Snipping Tool brings screenshots and selected-area screen recording together in a free Windows utility. It suits Windows users who want to capture a window, the full screen, or a… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Snagit — where it wins

  • Captures scrolling content, full screens, windows, and selected regions
  • Combines screenshot annotation, text recognition, and video editing
  • Exports to common image, document, GIF, and video formats

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; the Individual subscription starts at $39 per user yearly
  • The listed Individual plan is for personal subscriptions
  • Available on Windows and macOS, not other listed platforms

• Snipping Tool — where it wins

  • Captures freeform, rectangular, window, and full-screen images
  • Combines selected-area recording with microphone audio
  • Includes OCR, contact-detail redaction, annotations, and automatic saving

  Where it doesn't

  • Does not natively support scrolling capture
  • Limited to Windows
  • Does not provide cloud sharing

• Snagit9.3/10 · 15-day trial

  A polished capture and editing toolkit for teams that can budget for an annual subscription.

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• Snipping Tool8.7/10 · Free plan

  A free Windows capture utility for screenshots, selected-area recording, and quick edits.

  Visit MicrosoftFull verdict →