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Snagit

Screen capture and recording app from TechSmith for Windows and Mac, built for annotated screenshots, step guides and quick how-to videos.

Our take: Snagit is still the safe pick for anyone who documents software for a living.

Best forAnnotated how-to screenshots

ReviewedOct 2026Free Trial

7.65 criteria · see breakdown

Try Snagit15-day free trial; Individual $39/user/yr

Snagit is TechSmith's screen capture and recording app for Windows and Mac, used to make annotated screenshots, step-by-step guides and short how-to videos. It is not free: after a 15-day trial it costs $39 per user per year for one person, or $48 per user per year for transferable business seats.

Snagit is now branded Camtasia Snagit

In January 2026 (version 2026.0.0), TechSmith renamed 'TechSmith Snagit' to 'Camtasia Snagit' as Snagit joined the Camtasia product family. TechSmith still makes and sells it, and it stays a separate app from Camtasia Editor.

Every Camtasia plan includes Snagit, and since 1 June 2026 it is also included in non-legacy Camtasia Business subscriptions at no extra charge.

Checked October 4, 2026

The bottom line

Worth $39 a year if you make visual instructions often; overkill for casual screenshots.

Our score

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isA paid Windows and Mac app for taking, annotating and sharing screenshots, step guides and short screen recordings.

Our takeSnagit is still the safe pick for anyone who documents software for a living.

Scrolling capture, Step Capture and Smart Redact save real time, and the editor is quick to learn. The move to subscriptions is the main catch: there is no free tier, the $39 Individual licence is tied to one person, and teams pay $48 a seat for transferable keys. Its video tools are deliberately light, so heavier editing pushes you toward Camtasia. If you only grab the odd screenshot, a free tool will do.

Why we rate itDeep capture and annotation tools on both Windows and Mac, at a fair yearly price.

The catchSubscription only, with no free plan; Individual seats are non-transferable and video editing is basic.

Best / not good for

Best for

Software training and documentation
IT and customer support teams
Mixed Windows and Mac teams

Not good for

Occasional screenshot users
Full video editing projects

Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

Time to value
Minutes: install, sign in and capture.
Scale breakpoint
Needing transferable seats or more than 25 hosted videos.
Walled garden
Low: captures export as standard image and MP4 files.

Still a fit?

If none of these block you, try it on the official site.

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Snagit pricing

Plan	Price	Who it is for	Main terms
Free trial	$0 for 15 days	Anyone testing	Full features, no credit card, can be reset once for 15 more days; no commercial use
Snagit Individual	$39 per user per year	One person	Sign-in licence, not transferable; 25 videos on Screencast; live chat support
Teams and Business	$48 per user per year	Companies	Transferable keys, deployment package, phone and chat support; discount from 10 users, sales above 99
Educators	$39.36 per user per year (regular $48)	Accredited schools	Business-style key licence
Students	$19.99 per year (regular $39)	Verified students	Student Beans check; US, UK and Canada only
Camtasia plans	From $39 per year (Starter) to $599 per year (Pro)	Video creators	Every Camtasia plan includes Snagit

From TechSmith's pricing pages and support articles, checked 4 October 2026. All plans are billed yearly with a 14-day money-back guarantee.

Which Snagit option fits

If you	Choose
Work alone and only need captures	Snagit Individual ($39 a year)
Buy for a team and reassign seats when people leave	Teams and Business ($48 per user a year)
Also edit full videos	A Camtasia plan, which includes Snagit
Teach at a school or study	Education ($39.36) or student ($19.99) pricing

Based on TechSmith's store pages, checked 4 October 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Snagit freeware?

No. Snagit is paid software. You can try every feature free for 15 days without a credit card, and reset the trial once for another 15 days. The trial licence does not allow commercial use (checked 4 October 2026).

How much does Snagit cost in 2026?

Snagit Individual costs $39 per user per year. Teams and Business seats cost $48 per user per year, with a discount from 10 users. Educators pay $39.36 a year and verified students $19.99 a year. Every Camtasia plan, from Starter at $39 a year, also includes Snagit (checked 4 October 2026).

Can Snagit record video?

Yes. Snagit records your screen with webcam, microphone and system audio and saves MP4 files. For trimming beyond the basics, TechSmith points you to Camtasia Editor or Camtasia Online.

Is there a one-time purchase for Snagit?

TechSmith's store now lists only yearly subscriptions: $39 for Individual and $48 per user for Teams and Business. Both come with a 14-day money-back guarantee (checked 4 October 2026).

Why is it now called Camtasia Snagit?

In January 2026, version 2026.0.0 renamed 'TechSmith Snagit' to 'Camtasia Snagit' because Snagit joined the Camtasia product family. It is the same app from the same company, and it remains a separate program from Camtasia Editor.

What computers does Snagit run on?

Windows 10 and 11, and macOS 14 or later, according to TechSmith's store page.

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Sources checked October 4, 2026: Snagit store (Individual), Snagit Teams and Business pricing, Snagit education pricing, Camtasia plans, Snagit product page, Reset Snagit trial period, Snagit Windows 2026 version history, Camtasia Business licence update.

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