EasyShoot as a Snagit alternative on Mac

Snagit by TechSmith is a long-running capture tool for Mac and Windows, sold as a yearly subscription with screen recording and sharing. EasyShoot is a free, Mac-only screenshot app with no account. Here is how they compare.

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FeatureEasyShootSnagit
PriceFree$39 per user per year
PlatformsMac (macOS 14 or later)Mac (macOS 14 or later) and Windows
Scrolling captureNoYes
Arrows, text and calloutsYes, plus numbered stepsYes
Hide private detailsPixelate or blurSmart Redact (blur or block)
Background toolYesNot listed
Screen recordingNoYes, with audio and webcam
SharingCopy, save or drag into any appScreencast hosting and share button
AccountNoneSign-in unlocks the software

Competitor details come from each product's official pages, read on 1 November 2026. Prices and features change; check their sites before you buy.

Choose EasyShoot if

  • You only need screenshots on a Mac and don't want a subscription.
  • You don't want to sign in to use a screenshot tool.
  • You want a background tool to make screenshots ready to post.

Choose Snagit if

  • You also work on Windows.
  • You record your screen with your voice and webcam.
  • Your team shares through TechSmith Screencast.

Questions

Is there a free Snagit alternative for Mac?

EasyShoot is free on Mac and covers capture, markup with shapes, arrows, text and numbered steps, pixelation, blur and backgrounds. It doesn't record video or capture scrolling pages.

Does EasyShoot need an account?

No. Open it and start; nothing to sign in to.

Does EasyShoot run on Windows?

No, EasyShoot is made for macOS only.