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Maxisnap vs Yoink
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
Maxisnap offers core capture and sharing tools at no cost, with clear storage and video limits. Annual upgrades and the optional one-time Studio add-on expand capacity or enable self-hosting.
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Yoink combines screenshots, annotations, OCR, translation, recording, and optional upload destinations in a free Windows app. Uploads require an explicit action, and service availability can depend on credentials.
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| Maxisnap | Yoink | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | maxisnap.com | github.com |
| On screen capture software | #48 of 61 | #44 of 61 |
Maxisnap: what it does well
- Free plan has no time limit
- Scrolling capture and OCR
- Cloud sharing included
- Exports PNG, JPEG, MP4, GIF, and WebM
- One-time self-hosting add-on
What to know first
- Windows-only software
- Free storage is limited to 500 MB
- Paid plans bill annually, not monthly
- No browser extension
Yoink: what it does well
- Free and open source under GPL-3.0.
- Supports region, fullscreen, window, and scrolling capture.
- Records video with microphone and desktop audio.
- Searches local image history by OCR text.
- Offers numerous upload destinations.
What to know first
- Windows x64 is the published self-contained build.
- Uploads depend on service availability and credentials.
- Built-in Imgur allowance is shared across users.
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