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Ksnip vs Screely

Both stand on screenshot software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Ksnip

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Ksnip offers varied screenshot capture and annotation options across Linux, macOS, and Windows. Check its documented platform limits, particularly if you rely on global hotkeys or OCR.

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Screely

Free plan ExtensionWeb

Screely combines screenshot presentation tools with short browser-tab recordings, and its free plan has no export limits. Note the recording duration and local-storage behavior when deciding whether it fits your workflow.

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The facts

KsnipScreely
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onLinux, Mac, WindowsExtension, Web
Lowest paid planFree or on requestFree or on request
Plans published11
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitegithub.comscreely.app
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Ksnip: what it does well

  • Annotation tools include blur, pixelation, and watermarks
  • Supports command-line capture and saving
  • Screenshots can be uploaded to Imgur, FTP, or scripts
  • Exports include image and document formats
  • Free, open-source, GPL-3.0 licensed

What to know first

  • OCR requires a separate plugin
  • Global hotkeys are unavailable under Wayland
  • Capture behavior varies by platform
  • Development capacity is limited

Screely: what it does well

  • Exports PNG and PDF without a watermark
  • Records tabs at 720p or 1080p
  • Capture media is processed locally
  • Editor can work offline after its first visit
  • Free plan has no export limits

What to know first

  • Tab recordings are limited to three minutes
  • Recording is through a Chrome extension
  • Captures remain in local browser storage until downloaded or deleted

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