Monosnap vs SmartShot
Monosnap
monosnap.aiSmartShot
ibrahimpopatiya.github.ioSide by side
| Figure | Monosnap | SmartShot |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.50/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Spec score · Screenshot tools | 8.8 (#6) | 7.9 (#24) |
| Spec score · Screenshot Software | 8.8 (#6) | 7.9 (#21) |
| Export formats | PNG,JPG,MP4,GIF,WEBM,WEBP,SVG,MOV | PNG,JPEG,WebP |
| Cloud storage | Monosnap offers its own cloud storage and integrations with DigitalOcean Spaces, Amazon S3, S3-compatible storage, Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, FTP, SFTP and FTPS. | 0 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| OCR text extraction | Yes | SmartShot extracts text from screenshots using OCR technology. |
| Supported platforms | web,windows,macos,linux,chrome_extension | Chrome,Edge,Brave,and other Chromium browsers |
| Purpose | Monosnap lets users capture, edit, upload and share screenshots and videos. | SmartShot is a screenshot tool for researchers, designers, and developers that lets users capture, float, and extract text from screenshots. |
| Scrolling capture | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The pricing page directs users to [email protected] for support. | The maker lists [email protected] as its contact email. |
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.
SmartShot
SmartShot is a Windows screenshot tool for capturing images, keeping them visible and extracting text. Users can take full-page scrolling, smart element and area captures, with customizable hotkeys; Ctrl+Q is the default. Screenshots can float above other windows, allowing several to remain visible for comparison, and a toolbar provides one-click clipboard copying. The tool supports multi-monitor capture and exports PNG, JPEG and WebP. OCR extraction is listed among the features of the free trial and Lifetime Access plan, while the Free plan lists capture options, export formats and offline operation. The maker says all processing is local and screenshots do not leave the user's computer. Download instructions name a Windows installer, SmartShot.exe, and supported browsers include Chrome, Edge, Brave and other Chromium browsers. The Free plan is listed at free. A 7-day trial is also listed at free and requires no credit card; Lifetime Access costs $9.99, paid once and includes free updates forever. The pricing page states a 30-day refund policy for lifetime access.