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Best Screen Capture Software 2026
Screen capture software saves images or recordings of what appears on a screen. This guide helps you compare tools for capture, markup, text recognition, sharing and file export.
The list follows the site's rule: maker-published details, Android availability first, a free way to try, and the freshness of the facts. Compare the listed platforms and capabilities with the way you plan to work.
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Monosnap
Monosnap may suit people who need to capture, annotate, and share screenshots or short recordings across desktop and web platforms.
WebWindowsMac+2 Record5.8 Visit
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FireShot
WindowsMacLinux+2 Record5.6 Visit
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Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge is a browser available on phones, computers and the web.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Record5.6 Visit
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Snipaste
WindowsMacLinux Record5.6 Visit
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Xnapper
iPhone & iPadWebMac $5 a month, billed yearly Record5.6 Visit Xnapper captures and edits screenshots on Mac, iPhone and the web with OCR, automatic layouts and redaction.
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Awesome Screenshot
iPhone & iPadWebWindows+2 $5 a month, billed yearly Record5.5 Visit Awesome Screenshot captures scrolling pages, extracts text and records screen and camera from browser extensions and apps.
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Markup Hero
WindowsMacBrowser extension $3 a month, billed yearly Record5.4 Visit Markup Hero suits people who need to capture or import images and PDFs, annotate them, and share or export the results.
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Screention
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record5.3 Visit Screention captures desktop screens for annotation, styling, text or QR reading, and sharing.
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Easy Screen OCR
Mac $19.99 a year Record5.2 Visit EasyScreenOCR captures selected screen areas on macOS and turns images into editable text in over 100 OCR languages.
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Shottr
Mac $12 one-time Record5.2 Visit Shottr is a Mac screenshot app for scrolling captures, text recognition, annotations and backgrounds.
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Lightshot
WindowsMacLinux+1 Free plan Record5.1 Visit Lightshot selects and captures desktop areas on Windows, Mac and Linux; browser extensions are available.
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ApexShot
LinuxBrowser extensionSelf-hosted $5 a month Record5.0 Visit ApexShot is a browser extension for Linux and self-hosted setups that exports PNG or JPEG screenshots.
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Greenshot
Windows $1.99 one-time Record5.0 Visit Greenshot supports scrolling captures and text recognition on Windows, with PNG and JPEG image files.
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Xnip
Mac $4.99 a year Record5.0 Visit Xnip captures scrolling pages and windows on macOS, with annotations, pixelation, highlighting and numbered steps.
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PixelCopy
WebWindows $8 a month Record4.9 Visit PixelCopy runs on the web and Windows and records screens for MP4 or GIF export.
Before you choose
Check the free path and paid terms
Free and freemium plans appear across the list, while trial terms differ. Check what the free plan includes before choosing a paid tier.
Gyazo lists a free plan, paid plans from $6.99 per month and a 30-day trial. Xnapper lists a free plan with paid access from $29.99. Markup Hero lists a free plan with paid access from $3 per month on an annual plan.
Match the tool to your devices
Platform coverage includes Windows, macOS, Linux, browser extensions, web apps and iOS. Check the platform list for the computer or phone where you will capture screens.
A browser extension can suit web pages, while a desktop app may fit work that happens outside a browser.
Look at capture and markup controls
The comparison covers scrolling capture and annotation tools. Scrolling capture matters for long pages; annotation tools matter when you need to point out or explain part of an image.
OCR can turn text in a capture into searchable or reusable text. Check whether the tool offers the capture and text workflow you need.
Review sharing and file output
Cloud sharing can affect how you send captures to other people or access them from another device. Export formats affect where files can be opened or edited.
Check the listed export formats and sharing options against the apps, browsers and storage services in your workflow.
Read the licence before changing code
The list identifies open-source status where it applies. If you need to read or change code, review the tool's licence and distribution terms before adopting it.
Questions
Which screen capture tools have a free plan?
The list includes tools marked free or freemium. Review the pricing note for the tool you are considering because free features and paid terms differ.
Are free trials available for screen capture software?
Trial availability varies by tool. Gyazo lists a 30-day trial, and Adobe Express QR Code Generator also lists a 30-day trial.
Which platforms are covered?
The comparison covers Windows, macOS, Linux, browser extensions, web and iOS. Check a tool's platform listing before you install it.
What capture features should I compare?
Compare scrolling capture, annotation tools and OCR, then check whether the workflow fits the pages or images you need to capture.
Why do cloud sharing and export formats matter?
Cloud sharing affects how you send or access captures. Export formats affect which apps and services can open or edit the files.
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