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HyperSnap vs OpenCapture
Both stand on screen capture software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
HyperSnap combines detailed screen capture, OCR, image editing, and MP4 tools in one Windows application. The unlicensed download is broad but stamps output, while licensed users pay once for continued use.
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Free plan Extension
OpenCapture provides free browser-based capture, editing, and export tools, with a paid tiled watermark as its sole paid feature. Its lack of cloud sharing and limited local screenshot storage are worth noting.
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| HyperSnap | OpenCapture | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Extension |
| Lowest paid plan | New license: $49.95, paid once | See the plans |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | hyperionics.com | opencapture.app |
| On screen capture software | #18 of 61 | #22 of 61 |
HyperSnap: what it does well
- Scrolling and delayed screen capture
- Image annotation and multiple export formats
- Unlimited OCR in unlicensed download
- Non-destructive MP4 editing
- Command-line scripting support
What to know first
- Windows-only desktop software
- Unlicensed images receive a stamp
- New license costs 49.95 USD once
- Video recording is limited to version 10
OpenCapture: what it does well
- Supports full-page, visible-area, and selected-area capture.
- Editor includes blur and unlimited undo.
- PNG and PDF export are available.
- Captures are processed in the browser, not uploaded.
What to know first
- Cloud sharing is not available.
- Only the tiled watermark is paid.
- Stores up to the last 50 screenshots.
- Watermark module is proprietary.
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