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PicPick vs Pixtel
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 Windows
PicPick combines screen capture and recording with editing and design tools in one Windows application. The choice between Home and Professional depends on whether use is personal or commercial and whether technical support is needed.
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Free plan Windows
Choose Pixtel if you use Windows and want capture, annotation, organization, and sharing tools together. The free edition includes upgrades but places watermarks on images and videos; the paid plans remove them. Look elsewhere if you need macOS support.
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| PicPick | Pixtel | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Professional: $3,630 a year | Personal/Non-profit: $25 a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | PicPick | Not published |
| Website | picpick.app | pixtel.us |
| On screenshot annotation software | #13 of 76 | #41 of 76 |
PicPick: what it does well
- Captures scrolling windows and multiple monitors
- Records system audio and microphone input
- Exports PNG, JPEG, BMP, GIF, and PDF
- Includes color, measurement, and annotation tools
- Portable ZIP download is available
What to know first
- Windows only; Mac and Linux builds are not planned
- Home plan has no technical support
- Home plan is limited to non-commercial use
- Professional costs $36 per user per year
Pixtel: what it does well
- Supports more than 12 capture modes.
- Includes scrolling capture, audio recording, OCR, and webcam capture.
- Virtual canvas supports editable annotations beyond image boundaries.
- Searchable library includes tags and filters.
- Exports to seven listed formats.
What to know first
- Runs on Windows; macOS is not supported.
- Free edition watermarks images and videos.
- Paid subscriptions cover two machines each.
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