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SnapThat! SnappingTool vs SnapTray
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 APIMacWeb+1
SnapThat! links screenshot markup with feedback and task management across desktop, web, and WordPress workflows. A free basic account is available, with project and user charges for expanded use.
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Choose SnapTray for free screenshot capture and annotation across Linux, macOS, and Windows, or for desktop recording and OCR on macOS and Windows. Linux users should look elsewhere if they need Wayland support, recording, or OCR.
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| SnapThat! SnappingTool | SnapTray | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Per project: €2.99 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | snapthat.dev | snaptray.cc |
| On screenshot annotation software | #22 of 76 | #18 of 76 |
SnapThat! SnappingTool: what it does well
- Desktop capture and annotation tools
- Kanban and list task views
- Comments and @mentions for team work
- JavaScript and WordPress integrations
- REST API for workflow connections
What to know first
- No browser extension is listed
- Mobile apps are still in progress
- Paid projects and users add monthly costs
- No redaction or measurement tools
SnapTray: what it does well
- Starts region capture with F2 and provides a crosshair and magnifier.
- Includes arrows, shapes, text, mosaic, step badges, and emoji stickers.
- Screen Canvas supports annotation directly over the desktop.
- Pinned reference images can be resized and rotated.
- Open source under the MIT License and free to use.
What to know first
- Linux beta is limited to Ubuntu 22.04 X11; Wayland is unsupported.
- Linux does not include recording or OCR.
- Recording and OCR are available only on macOS and Windows.
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