Compare Snagit and Zight 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (53.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.00 Per Year
$0.00
Snagit
Star Rating
(5,438)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 2 pricing plansZight
Star Rating
(1,227)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Snagit excels in Screen Capture with a rating of 9.8, making it a preferred choice for those who prioritize high-quality screenshots. In contrast, Zight, while still strong, has a slightly lower rating of 9.6 in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Zight shines in Video Creation, particularly with its perfect score of 10.0 for Screen Recording and Video Upload. Snagit, while competent, has ratings of 9.3 and 8.9 respectively, indicating that Zight may be the better option for users focused on video content.
- G2 users highlight that Snagit's Image Editor is robust, receiving a score of 9.1, which allows for detailed image modifications. Zight's Image Editor, rated at 9.2, is also well-received, but users note that Snagit offers more comprehensive editing tools.
- Users on G2 report that Snagit provides superior Quality of Support with a score of 9.1, compared to Zight's 8.9. This suggests that Snagit may offer more reliable customer service, which is crucial for users needing assistance.
- Reviewers mention that Zight's Mobile Application is highly rated at 9.5, making it a strong contender for users who need to work on the go. Snagit's mobile capabilities, rated at 7.4, may not meet the needs of mobile-centric users.
- Users say that Snagit has a more favorable Customization feature set, particularly in Annotations with a score of 9.2, compared to Zight's 9.2. However, Zight's customizable thumbnails and frames are noted as standout features, receiving higher ratings, which may appeal to users looking for more personalized content presentation.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Snagit
Personal Subscription
$39.00
Per Year
- No keys needed, just sign in
- Non-transferable
- Always up-to-date
Zight
Free
$0.00
Great for occasional need, a quick project, or just to give us a try and poke around.
- Screen Capture & Annotations
- Video Recording up to 5 minutes of recording
- GIF Capture up to 15 seconds of recording
Free Trial
Snagit
Free Trial is available
Zight
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
4,840
9.2
968
Ease of Use
9.3
4,928
9.2
979
Ease of Setup
9.4
1,799
9.4
301
Ease of Admin
9.3
1,142
9.2
282
Quality of Support
9.0
2,810
8.9
580
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
1,019
9.1
231
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
4,834
8.3
920
Features by Category
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
Platform Basics
9.8
2265
9.6
302
9.1
2079
9.3
289
9.1
2207
8.9
260
Platform Content
8.8
2064
9.1
181
8.4
1802
Feature Not Available
9.1
2053
9.3
285
Platform Additional Functionality
8.5
1836
9.3
265
7.9
1689
8.7
154
Customization
Not enough data
8.9
32
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
9.1
35
Organization
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
9.1
32
Video Creation
9.3
138
10.0
14
9.0
130
10.0
12
8.5
122
9.7
10
8.0
119
9.2
8
8.0
119
9.3
10
Software Delivery
7.5
118
9.5
11
7.6
118
9.5
14
7.3
110
9.8
11
Analytics
7.4
116
9.2
13
7.3
115
9.2
11
7.2
112
9.2
12
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Platform Features
9.4
280
9.3
15
9.2
283
9.2
13
9.7
288
9.3
15
9.1
277
8.8
13
9.5
285
9.3
15
8.4
252
9.0
13
Organization
8.2
243
8.9
12
8.2
235
9.1
13
8.5
243
9.2
14
Customization
Feature Not Available
9.2
11
8.6
254
9.2
12
Feature Not Available
9.4
12
Analytics
7.8
227
9.3
12
7.6
225
9.4
12
7.6
225
9.4
12
Planning
6.5
338
Not enough data
Publishing
7.4
345
Not enough data
Social Media
7.0
344
Not enough data
Planning
6.8
339
Not enough data
Generative AI
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
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Snagit and Zight are categorized as Video Email, Screen and Video Capture, and Video Communications
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Snagit
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Zight
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
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%
Computer Software
24.9%
Information Technology and Services
14.8%
Marketing and Advertising
11.1%
Internet
9.9%
Design
2.8%
Other
36.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Snagit
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Aubrey O.
Verified User in Financial Services
I love that Snagit allows you to capture any portion - large or small - of your screen. My favorite feature has to be the editing capabilities. After you take a screenshot, Snagit opens the captured image and allows you to work with the image in so many...
Most Helpful Critical Review
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.
Zight
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Kurt U.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The general UX, ability to use annotations, take videos, create gifs, and general screen captures are all great.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Arts and Crafts
1. It used to be very easy to see how many times people viewed your drop, Now with the new version you just can't! 2. The new mac app it big and no compact like it used to be! 3, MY Mac app always crashing 4. With the new version, you cant see when you have...
Aubrey O.
Verified User in Financial Services
I love that Snagit allows you to capture any portion - large or small - of your screen. My favorite feature has to be the editing capabilities. After you take a screenshot, Snagit opens the captured image and allows you to work with the image in so many...
Kurt U.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The general UX, ability to use annotations, take videos, create gifs, and general screen captures are all great.
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.
Verified User in Arts and Crafts
1. It used to be very easy to see how many times people viewed your drop, Now with the new version you just can't! 2. The new mac app it big and no compact like it used to be! 3, MY Mac app always crashing 4. With the new version, you cant see when you have...
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
How do I download an app from the cloud?
2 comments
BP
Go to the website and you'll see the options to get it on your computer or for the browser extensionRead more
Why every good company needs to change everything all the time!!??why???
1 comment
LP
Haha, I get you, man. But cut them some slack, they’re working hard to make CloudApp even better. That’s good news, even if getting there may have some...Read more
What data storage does CloudApp use?
1 comment
SS
Hi Lini, our data storage provider is AWS (Amazon Web Services). Read more
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