A Snagit alternative for recording and sharing video
Snagit is mainly a screenshot tool. It is excellent at capturing, annotating and turning screenshots into step-by-step guides, and it is now sold as a yearly subscription for Mac and Windows.
Showthrough does a different job: it records your screen, camera and voice and gives you a share link the moment you stop. Many people will want both. This page is for the video side.
Snagit prices checked on 10 November 2026 from Snagit’s pricing page. Prices change; check there before you buy.
Snagit vs Showthrough at a glance
| Snagit | Showthrough | |
|---|---|---|
| Main job | Screenshots, annotation and guides | Screen and camera recording with instant links |
| How you pay | Every year, per user | One payment ($29) |
| Runs on | Mac and Windows desktop app | Chrome on Mac, Windows, Linux and ChromeOS |
| Screenshots | Yes, its strength | No |
| Share link | Through TechSmith's hosting | Copied the moment you stop |
| Where videos are stored | Your computer or TechSmith's hosting | Your own Cloudflare account, connected in one click (we handle the rest) |
Snagit pricing
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $39 per user per year | Yearly subscription, non-transferable. Mac and Windows. |
| Snagit with Camtasia | From $39 per user per year | Bundles with TechSmith's video editor |
TechSmith's store lists subscriptions only and a 14-day money-back guarantee.
Showthrough is one payment, currently $29. The only other cost is Cloudflare storage past its free 10 GB, billed by Cloudflare at about $0.015 per GB a month. Viewing is always free. See pricing.
Where Snagit is better
- Snagit is one of the best screenshot tools: scrolling capture, annotation, blur, and templates for guides. Showthrough takes no screenshots.
- It works offline as a desktop app.
- It pairs with Camtasia if you need a full video editor.
Where Showthrough is better
- Built for video messages: the link is copied the moment you stop, and viewers watch in any browser.
- Viewers can comment at the exact moment in the video and react with emoji.
- One payment instead of a yearly renewal.
- Works on Chromebooks and Linux, anywhere Chrome runs.
Which one should you pick?
Keep Snagit if most of what you send is screenshots and written guides.
Add Showthrough if you'd rather show something in a two-minute video than write it up.
Questions about Snagit and Showthrough
Is Snagit a one-time purchase?
TechSmith now sells Snagit as a subscription: $39 per user per year for an individual licence, according to its store page.
Can Showthrough take screenshots?
No. Showthrough records video only. For screenshots, a tool like Snagit is still the better choice.
Do I need to install an app?
No desktop app. Showthrough is a Chrome extension: add it from the Chrome Web Store and click the icon on any tab to record.
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