Head-to-head · Screenshot Software
Snipping Tool vs Awesome Screenshot
Snipping Tool leads on 0 checks, Awesome Screenshot on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSnipping Tool · 8.7/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresAwesome Screenshot · 2 of 3
Snipping Tool scores higher on our rubric for screenshot software: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.
Awesome Screenshot offers scrolling capture; Snipping Tool doesn't.
Snipping Tool is the better fit for windows users seeking a free built-in capture tool. Awesome Screenshot is the better fit for teams needing versatile capture and sharing.
- Snipping Tool fits best
Windows users seeking a free built-in capture tool
- Awesome Screenshot fits best
Teams needing versatile capture and sharing
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Side by side
| Feature | Snipping Tool 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Awesome Screenshot 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #6 in Screenshot Software | #8 in Screenshot Software |
| Best for | Windows users seeking a free built-in capture tool | Teams needing versatile capture and sharing |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Windows | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Chrome extension |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Features Snipping Tool 1/3 · Awesome Screenshot 2/3 | ||
| Scrolling capture | — | ✓ (best) |
| OCR text extraction | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shareable links | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Export formats | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Cloud storage | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | For everyday screen capture and quick visual documentation, Snipping Tool brings screenshots and selected-area screen recording together in a Windows utility. It supports freeform, rectangular, window, and full-screen captures, then offers… Read the review → |
Awesome Screenshot is a screen capture and recording product from Diigo Inc. It is designed for individuals, teams, designers, developers, educators, and other users who need to document screen content or share visual explanations.… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Snipping Tool — where it wins
- Captures freeform, rectangular, window, and full-screen screenshots
- Combines selected-area recording with microphone audio
- Adds OCR text copying and quick redaction of detected contact details
Where it doesn't
- Does not support scrolling capture for full-page screenshots
- Available on Windows only
- Feature availability may vary by Windows version and region
Awesome Screenshot — where it wins
- Captures visible areas, selections, full pages, scrolling pages, and entire screens
- Combines annotation, recording, OCR, cloud links, and local saving
- Integrates with Trello, Slack, Asana, Jira, Google Drive, and YouTube
Where it doesn't
- OCR text extraction is available in the Windows desktop app
- The Free plan limits screenshots and cloud recordings
- Advanced recording resolution and capacity require paid plans
- Snipping Tool8.7/10 · Free plan
A free Windows capture utility with screenshots, recording, OCR, and quick redaction.
Visit MicrosoftFull verdict → - Awesome Screenshot8.5/10 · Free plan
A versatile capture suite for teams that need screenshots, recordings, and workflow sharing.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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