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At a Glance
Greenshot
Greenshot
Star Rating
(162)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Snagit
Snagit
Star Rating
(5,439)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Snagit excels in screen capture with a perfect score of 9.8, while Greenshot also matches this score, but users mention that Snagit offers more advanced features like scrolling capture and text extraction, making it a preferred choice for detailed documentation.
  • Reviewers mention that Snagit's video capture capabilities are rated at 9.1, significantly higher than Greenshot's 7.1. Users appreciate Snagit's ability to create high-quality screen recordings, which is essential for tutorial creation and presentations.
  • G2 users highlight that Snagit’s image editor scores 9.1, slightly lower than Greenshot's 9.2. However, reviewers say that Snagit's editing tools are more comprehensive, allowing for better customization and annotation options, which are crucial for professional use.
  • Users on G2 report that Snagit has a more robust content creation toolset with a score of 9.1, while Greenshot lacks in this area, scoring only 8.7. Reviewers mention that Snagit's features facilitate better content curation and management, making it ideal for teams.
  • Reviewers mention that Snagit's ease of use is rated at 9.3, while Greenshot scores slightly higher at 9.5. However, users report that Snagit's user interface is more intuitive for beginners, which can be a deciding factor for new users.
  • Users say that Snagit’s overall support quality is rated at 9.1, on par with Greenshot. However, reviewers mention that Snagit provides more extensive resources and tutorials, which can be beneficial for users needing assistance in maximizing the software's capabilities.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Greenshot
No pricing available
Snagit
Personal Subscription
$39.00
Per Year
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Free Trial
Greenshot
No trial information available
Snagit
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.6
142
9.4
4,841
Ease of Use
9.5
143
9.3
4,929
Ease of Setup
9.7
32
9.4
1,800
Ease of Admin
9.7
26
9.3
1,142
Quality of Support
9.1
56
9.0
2,811
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
19
9.3
1,019
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
136
8.6
4,835
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Screen and Video CaptureHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
8.4
45
8.9
2,282
Platform Basics
9.8
44
9.8
2266
7.1
16
9.1
2080
9.2
37
9.1
2208
Platform Content
8.4
28
8.8
2065
8.6
22
8.4
1803
7.4
17
9.1
2054
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
29
8.5
1837
8.0
18
7.9
1690
Not enough data
7.9
143
Video Creation
Not enough data
9.3
138
Not enough data
9.0
130
Not enough data
8.5
122
Not enough data
8.0
119
Not enough data
8.0
119
Software Delivery
Not enough data
7.5
118
Not enough data
7.6
118
Not enough data
7.3
110
Analytics
Not enough data
7.4
116
Not enough data
7.3
115
Not enough data
7.2
112
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
293
Platform Features
Not enough data
9.4
280
Not enough data
9.2
283
Not enough data
9.7
288
Not enough data
9.1
277
Not enough data
9.5
285
Not enough data
8.4
252
Organization
Not enough data
8.2
243
Not enough data
8.2
235
Not enough data
8.5
243
Customization
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
254
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Analytics
Not enough data
7.8
227
Not enough data
7.6
225
Not enough data
7.6
225
Not enough data
6.9
353
Planning
Not enough data
6.5
338
Publishing
Not enough data
7.4
345
Social Media
Not enough data
7.0
344
Planning
Not enough data
6.8
339
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Greenshot
Greenshot
Snagit
Snagit
Greenshot and Snagit are categorized as Screen and Video Capture
Unique Categories
Greenshot
Greenshot has no unique categories
Snagit
Snagit is categorized as Video Email, Content Creation, and Video Communications
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Greenshot
Greenshot
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
35.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
41.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
22.8%
Snagit
Snagit
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
36.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
31.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Greenshot
Greenshot
Information Technology and Services
19.0%
Computer Software
14.6%
Hospital & Health Care
5.7%
Internet
3.8%
Financial Services
3.8%
Other
53.2%
Snagit
Snagit
Computer Software
12.8%
Information Technology and Services
12.4%
Marketing and Advertising
5.6%
Hospital & Health Care
3.8%
Financial Services
3.7%
Other
61.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Greenshot
Greenshot
Most Helpful Favorable Review
JM
Jared M.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security

This tool is so versatile! The editor you can chose to jump into after each shot has many tools including things like a blurring out sections. I literally use this and the highlight/step numbering features of the editor every single day to help illustrate...

Most Helpful Critical Review
LS
Lorena S.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care

For now, I havent had any problems or crashes using it, only, that sometimes you have to click on the task bar for the print key to launch the program. I cant understand why, but its a minor problem, other than that works perfect.

Snagit
Snagit
Most Helpful Favorable Review
PH
Patrick H.
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

I have used Snagit everyday since I discovered it a few years back because of its convenience and wide variety of features. I like that it has an option to be decked on your anywhere desktop and always be on in the background, allowing for quick and easy...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
GC
Verified User in Computer Software

When I used in the past, it seemed like setting up the defaults (hotkeys, etc) was more work than it was worth - especially seeing that most computers have native screenshot capture features and at least a baseline image editor.

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Discussions
Greenshot
Greenshot Discussions
Do I have to pay for using Greenshot?
2 comments
JF
Nope, it is open source and for freeRead more
Will greenshot have google drive or other cloud storage integration in near future?
1 comment
PR
I think the answer is NoRead more
What is greenshot used for?
1 comment
CR
Greenshot is used for taking screenshots, Greenshot can be easily initiated by pressing the 'print screen' button on your keyboard to then take super precise...Read more
Snagit
Snagit Discussions
How good is Snagit?
11 comments
PR
Is this a joke?Read more
What is Snagit software used for?
10 comments
SM
copying and editing images. Easy, quick, lots of good tools, intuitive in use optionsRead more
Is there a free version of Snagit?
10 comments
JF
It is very inexpensive and worth its weight in gold, there may be a free trial, but this product is worth supporting!Read more