Monosnap vs Synapse
Monosnap
monosnap.aiSynapse
synapsemac.comSide by side
| Figure | Monosnap | Synapse |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.50/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Spec score · Screenshot Annotation Software | 9.0 (#3) | 7.8 (#46) |
| Browser extension | The Chrome extension can record desktop, window or browser content in WebM and GIF and add audio to videos. | No |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| OCR text extraction | Yes | OCR uses Apple’s Vision framework on-device and copies extracted text to the clipboard; Free includes two extractions per day and Pro is unlimited. |
| Support | The pricing page directs users to [email protected] for support. | The privacy policy directs questions and requests to the Discord community or the listed support email. |
Plans
Monosnap
- FreeFree
- Non-Commercial$2.50 a month
- Commercial$5 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- FreePrice not published
Synapse
- Synapse FreeFree
- Synapse Pro Lifetime$29.99, paid once
- Synapse Pro$14.99, paid once
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.