Side by side
Annotely vs WinkShot
Both stand on screenshot annotation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Annotely combines screenshot capture, detailed markup tools, redaction, and tutorial creation in a browser editor. Its free access and no-sign-up start make it easy to try, while JavaScript and browser access are required.
Visit Annotely Free plan Mac
WinkShot combines broad Mac capture options with OCR, annotation, styling, pinning, and quick sharing at no listed cost. Users should note the macOS requirement and that its free availability is described as an early-release period.
Visit WinkShotThe facts
| Annotely | WinkShot | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Annotely | Not published |
| Website | annotely.com | trywinkshot.com |
| On screenshot annotation software | #54 of 76 | #50 of 76 |
Annotely: what it does well
- Works on mobile and desktop devices
- No installation required
- Includes redaction tools
- Supports team collaboration
- Free plan needs no sign-up
What to know first
- Requires a modern browser with JavaScript
- Free plan is browser-based only
WinkShot: what it does well
- Captures scrolling content, text, and colors
- OCR copies selected screen text
- Annotations include blur, shapes, and arrows
- Short-lived links and direct app sharing
- No account or subscription required
What to know first
- Requires macOS 13 Ventura or later
- Free status is limited to early release
- No team collaboration tools
- No measurement tools or browser extension
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