QuickCaptureQuickCapture vs Snagit
Snagit by TechSmith is a professional capture and editing tool for Windows and macOS, sold as a yearly subscription. It is known for polished editing, templates, video and team sharing. QuickCapture is free, runs on Windows only, and covers everyday capture, scrolling screenshots, recording, OCR and redaction without an account.
At a glance
| Feature | QuickCapture | Snagit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, for personal and business use | Paid subscription (about US$39 per year) |
| Platforms | Windows 11, Windows 10 | Windows, macOS |
| Region, window and full-screen capture | Yes | Yes |
| Scrolling capture (long pages) | Yes | Yes |
| Screen recording (MP4) | Yes | Yes |
| GIF recording | Yes | Yes |
| Copy text from images (OCR) | Yes | Yes |
| Tables from images to Excel | Yes | Not documented |
| Blur and pixelate tools | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic detection of personal data | Yes | Yes |
| Pin screenshots on top of other windows | Yes | Not documented |
| Screen colour picker | Yes | Not documented |
| Read and create QR codes | Yes | Not documented |
| Step recorder (guides from your clicks) | Yes | Yes |
| Save as WebP or AVIF | Yes | Not documented |
| Built-in upload to online services | NoLocal only by design: share by pasting or sending a file. | Yes |
| macOS version | No | Yes |
| Open source | No | No |
“Not documented” means we could not find the feature in the product's public documentation when this page was written. It may exist or be added later.
Which one should you choose?
Snagit may suit you better if
- You need the same tool on Windows and Mac
- You rely on templates, its rich editor or integrations with other TechSmith products
- Your organisation wants a commercially supported product
QuickCapture may suit you better if
- You want a free tool without a subscription
- You work on Windows only
- You want captures to stay on your PC, with no account
- You want to pin screenshots or copy tables into Excel
Try QuickCapture next to Snagit
Both can be installed at the same time. Install QuickCapture, press PrintScreen and compare on your own screenshots. Nothing is uploaded, and uninstalling leaves your saved images where they are.
Questions and answers
Is there a free alternative to Snagit?
QuickCapture is free for Windows 10 and 11 and covers scrolling capture, screen and GIF recording, OCR, step recording and blur. Snagit still offers more editing templates and a Mac version, so check which features you use most.
Can I use QuickCapture and Snagit on the same PC?
Yes. They are separate programs. QuickCapture never takes a shortcut another program already uses: if Snagit owns PrintScreen, QuickCapture tells you, and you can pick another key or change the other program's setting.
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