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Head-to-head · Screen Capture Software

Zight vs Gyazo

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Zight #3 in Screen Capture Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Zight
Gyazo #4 in Screen Capture Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Gyazo

Zight leads on 0 checks, Gyazo on 0, and 3 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 scoreZight · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Gyazo
  • Most featuresGyazo · 2 of 5

Zight scores higher on our rubric for screen capture software: 9.0 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Zight is the better fit for teams needing collaborative video capture. Gyazo is the better fit for cross-platform screenshots and quick sharing.

  • Zight fits best

    Teams needing collaborative video capture

  • Gyazo fits best

    Cross-platform screenshots and quick sharing

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Side by side

Feature Zight 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Gyazo 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.9
Ranking #3 in Screen Capture Software #4 in Screen Capture Software
Best for Teams needing collaborative video capture Cross-platform screenshots and quick sharing
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $9.95/user/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Phone, Docs Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zight 0/5 · Gyazo 2/5
Scrolling capture Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Annotation tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
OCR Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Browser extension Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cloud sharing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Desktop platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Export formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Captures screens, webcam, microphone, and system audio
  • AI transcripts, summaries, titles, and step-by-step guides
  • Integrates with Slack, Teams, Jira, Notion, and more
  • Works across desktop, mobile, web, and Chrome extension
  • Captures scrolling pages, images, GIFs, videos, and replay clips
  • Paid tiers add OCR, editing, permissions, exports, and team administration
Cons
  • Share limits users to 5 monthly video requests and 1 GB storage
  • Chrome recording is limited to 720p
  • Advanced controls and compliance features require higher tiers
  • Free plan provides access to only the 10 latest images
  • Free video and replay recordings are limited to 7 seconds
  • Support is provided through documentation rather than listed live channels
Our verdict

Zight brings screen and webcam recording, screenshots, GIF creation, and link-based sharing into a visual communication product for individuals and teams. Record a full screen, window, or region, or combine screen and camera with…

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Gyazo is a cloud-connected 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…

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  1. ZightScreen Capture Software 9.0Free plan
  2. GyazoScreen Capture Software 8.9Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zight — where it wins

    • Captures screens, webcam, microphone, and system audio
    • AI transcripts, summaries, titles, and step-by-step guides
    • Integrates with Slack, Teams, Jira, Notion, and more

    Where it doesn't

    • Share limits users to 5 monthly video requests and 1 GB storage
    • Chrome recording is limited to 720p
    • Advanced controls and compliance features require higher tiers
  • Gyazo — where it wins

    • Works across desktop, mobile, web, and Chrome extension
    • Captures scrolling pages, images, GIFs, videos, and replay clips
    • Paid tiers add OCR, editing, permissions, exports, and team administration

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan provides access to only the 10 latest images
    • Free video and replay recordings are limited to 7 seconds
    • Support is provided through documentation rather than listed live channels
  • Zight9.0/10 · Free plan

    A cross-platform capture tool with team workflows, integrations, and a free plan.

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  • Gyazo8.9/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A cross-platform capture tool with fast sharing, scrolling capture, OCR, and team controls.

    Visit GyazoFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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