InSnap vs Snipaste
Snipaste made the floating pinned screenshot a first-class workflow. InSnap keeps pinning and adds recording, local OCR and step-by-step guides.
If your main need is to grab a region, pin it above other windows and move on, Snipaste is excellent. InSnap is for the same moment plus the work that comes after it: recording a demo or turning a task into a document.
Feature comparison
| InSnap | Snipaste | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | macOS 14.4+ and Windows 10+ | Windows, macOS and Linux |
| Pin screenshots | Yes | Yes (the signature feature) |
| Annotate | Yes | Yes |
| Screen recording | Built in (MP4, audio, camera) | No |
| Step-by-step guides | Built-in recorder and editor | No |
| OCR | On-device | Paid or online add-on |
| Price | Free tier; Pro is a one-time purchase | Free; Pro for business and extras |
| Best for | One app for capture, recording and documentation | Fast, lightweight pin-first capture |
When to choose Snipaste
- You want the lightest possible pin-first tool.
- You work on Linux as well as Mac or Windows.
- You do not need screen recording or step-by-step guides.
When to choose InSnap
- You want pinning, recording and guides in one app.
- You want OCR to run on your computer rather than through a paid or online add-on.
- You want a free tier and a one-time Pro purchase instead of a subscription.
What InSnap adds
Pinning that fits a workflow
Pin a reference above other windows, then capture or record the next step without switching apps.
Read more →Guides from a recording
Turn a repeated task into numbered steps with screenshots and titles.
Read more →Redaction
Mosaic, blur or a solid cover for emails, names, keys and customer data.
Read more →FAQ
Does Snipaste record the screen?
No. Snipaste is focused on screenshot capture, annotation and pinning. InSnap adds built-in screen recording.
Is InSnap available on Linux?
No. InSnap supports macOS 14.4+ and Windows 10+ only.
Can InSnap pin a screenshot above other windows?
Yes. Pinning is a core feature, including scale, opacity, click-through and a locked mode.
Related
Your next screenshot is one hotkey away.
macOS 14.4+ (Apple Silicon & Intel) · Windows 10+ (64-bit)