Lenscap vs Monosnap
Lenscap
github.com
Monosnap
monosnap.aiSide by side
| Figure | Lenscap | Monosnap |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $2.50/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Spec score · Screen Capture Software | 7.7 (#30) | 8.8 (#4) |
| Editing | The annotation editor includes drawing and text tools, blur or pixelate, crop, background styling, undo and redo, and copy or save actions. | The editor supports highlighting, blur for sensitive data, drag and drop, and export to an external editor. |
| OCR | Capture Text uses Apple’s Vision framework to recognize text from a selected area and copy it to the clipboard. | Yes |
| Purpose | Lenscap is an open-source macOS screenshot and screen-recording app that saves captures locally and offers an optional personal cloud library. | Monosnap lets users capture, edit, upload and share screenshots and videos. |
| Recording | Screen recordings can be saved as H.264 MP4 with optional system audio, while GIF recordings have a 30-second cap and a 960-pixel maximum long side. | It records videos and GIFs. |
Plans
Monosnap
- FreeFree
- Non-Commercial$2.50 a month
- Commercial$5 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- FreePrice not published
In their own words
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.