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Monosnap vs ShareX
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 ExtensionLinuxMac+2
Monosnap combines capture, editing, recording, and sharing, with a browser extension as well as desktop options. Check the free plan's recording and upload limits, and note that commercial or public use is paid.
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ShareX brings capture, recording, OCR, editing, and link-sharing options together in a free Windows tool. Its platform limitation is clear: it is available for Windows only.
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| Monosnap | ShareX | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Extension, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Non-Commercial: $2.50 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Monosnap | Not published |
| Website | monosnap.ai | getsharex.com |
| On screenshot annotation software | #4 of 76 | #1 of 76 |
Monosnap: what it does well
- Captures full-screen, area, and window images.
- Editor can blur sensitive information.
- Records video and GIFs.
- Chrome extension can add audio to videos.
- Free plan includes 2 GB storage.
What to know first
- Free recordings are limited to five minutes.
- Free plan has a 100 MB file limit.
- Commercial or public use is paid.
- Prices for listed plans are not provided.
ShareX: what it does well
- Captures full screen, regions, windows, pages, and monitors.
- Records both video and GIFs.
- Image editor includes annotation and redaction tools.
- OCR can recognize text in images.
- Free, open-source, and requires no account.
What to know first
- Available for Windows only.
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