FastStone Capture vs Monosnap
FastStone Capture
faststone.org
Monosnap
monosnap.aiSide by side
| Figure | FastStone Capture | Monosnap |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $29.95/mo | $2.50/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Spec score · Screenshot Annotation Software | 8.4 (#18) | 9.0 (#3) |
| Spec score · Screen Capture Software | 8.2 (#15) | 8.8 (#4) |
| Spec score · Screenshot tools | 8.2 (#11) | 8.8 (#6) |
| Spec score · Screenshot Software | 8.2 (#11) | 8.8 (#6) |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| OCR text extraction | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | FastStone Capture captures and annotates screen content, including windows, menus, regions, full screens, and scrolling web pages. | Monosnap lets users capture, edit, upload and share screenshots and videos. |
| Scrolling capture | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Technical support is available at [email protected]. | The pricing page directs users to [email protected] for support. |
Plans
FastStone Capture
- Single-user lifetime license$29.95 a month
- Family lifetime license$69.95 a month
- FastStone Capture$29.95, paid once
- FastStone Capture Family plan$69.95, paid once
Monosnap
- FreeFree
- Non-Commercial$2.50 a month
- Commercial$5 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- FreePrice not published
In their own words
FastStone Capture
FastStone Capture has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Monosnap
Monosnap captures, edits, uploads, and shares screenshots and videos. Users can capture the full screen, a selected area, or a window, and use hotkeys for capture. The editor supports highlighting, blurring sensitive information, drag-and-drop editing, and export to an external editor. Monosnap records video and GIFs, while the Chrome extension can capture desktop, window, or browser content in WebM and GIF and add audio to videos. OCR text extraction, scrolling capture, annotation tools, and shareable links are listed. Supported formats include PNG, JPG, MP4, GIF, WEBM, WEBP, SVG, and MOV. It is available on the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, and as a Chrome extension. The Free plan is free and includes 2 GB storage, a 100 MB single-file upload limit, five-minute video recordings, and 1,000 monthly uploads. Non-Commercial, Commercial, and Enterprise plans are listed without prices. Commercial offers team accounts, unlimited apps, and private links; Enterprise includes single sign-on, advanced access controls, tailored support, and security options. Commercial or public use is paid and may require an additional agreement.