Screenshot & Recording
Screenshots, screen recording, and capture tools.
Showing 6 tools · Every tool is hand-tested. Privacy notes (local vs. server-side processing) shown on each card.
CleanShot X
Premium Mac screenshot and recording tool with annotation.
ShareX
Free open-source screen capture, recording, and sharing tool.
Snagit
Screen capture and recording with powerful annotation tools.
Loom
Screen recording with instant share links — record, share, comment.
Lightshot
The fastest screenshot tool — capture, annotate, and share.
Screencastify
Chrome screen recorder — record your tab, camera, or both.
How we review screenshot & recording
There are a lot of screenshot tools out there — but most roundups are written by people who never opened the tool. We actually test each one: we run real tasks, check the free-tier limits, and see where your files go.
For every tool we list, you'll see: the real pricing (including hidden limits), whether an account is required, and whether files are processed locally in your browser or uploaded to a server. That last one matters more than most reviews admit.
Every tool on this page was personally tested by our team. We rate each one honestly, including downsides.