Monosnap
Screen and video capture software
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$2.50 per user per month
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What is Monosnap
Monosnap is a desktop screen capture tool for taking screenshots and recording screen video, with built-in annotation and basic editing. It targets individuals and teams who need to quickly capture, mark up, and share visuals for support, documentation, QA, and internal communication. The product emphasizes fast capture workflows (hotkeys, region/window capture) and direct sharing via links or cloud storage integrations. It is available primarily as a desktop app for macOS and Windows.
Fast capture and annotation
Monosnap supports common capture modes such as region, window, and full-screen capture, plus screen recording. It includes built-in markup tools (e.g., shapes, arrows, blur/pixelate) to redact or highlight information before sharing. These capabilities fit day-to-day needs for support teams, QA, and documentation writers who require quick turnaround rather than full video production.
Multiple sharing options
The product provides link-based sharing and can upload captures to cloud destinations, reducing the need to manually attach files. This helps teams standardize how they distribute screenshots and short recordings in tickets, chats, and emails. Compared with more production-oriented tools in the space, Monosnap’s sharing workflow is oriented around quick distribution of lightweight assets.
Cross-platform desktop availability
Monosnap offers native apps for both Windows and macOS, which supports mixed-device teams. Hotkeys and desktop-first workflows can be easier to adopt for users who capture frequently throughout the day. This also reduces reliance on browser-only capture approaches that may be constrained by permissions or performance.
Limited advanced video editing
Monosnap focuses on capture, trimming, and basic enhancements rather than multi-track editing, motion graphics, or advanced audio workflows. Teams producing polished demos, training content, or marketing videos may need a separate editor. In practice, it fits short clips and quick explainers more than end-to-end video production.
Not a full collaboration suite
While Monosnap supports sharing, it is not primarily designed as an asynchronous video collaboration hub with structured review, threaded feedback, or approval workflows. Organizations that require centralized libraries, governance, and rich commenting across many stakeholders may find the collaboration layer insufficient. This can lead to additional tools being used for review and knowledge management.
Desktop-centric deployment model
Because Monosnap is mainly a desktop application, it may not align with environments that prefer browser-based tools for simplified deployment and management. Some organizations also require enterprise controls (SSO, admin policies, auditability) that are more common in enterprise-focused platforms. Fit for regulated or large-scale rollouts depends on the specific plan and administrative features available.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Personal / non-commercial use only. Core screenshot & annotation tools; blur tool; GIF capture; video recording limited to 5 minutes; Monosnap Storage: 2 GB; single-file upload limit ~100 MB; limited integrations. |
| Non-Commercial | $2.50 per month per user (billed annually) | Upgraded personal/non-commercial tier: unlimited video recording; increased storage (10+ GB); single-file upload up to 2 GB; faster uploads; external integrations (Dropbox, Google Drive, S3, etc.); 1 user. |
| Commercial | $5.00 per user per month (billed annually) | For business/commercial use: commercial license, team accounts & centralized billing, Admin Center, security/SSO options (Okta, OneLogin), higher storage/bandwidth, priority support. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Enterprise-grade/custom solutions (SSO, dedicated integrations, larger storage, dedicated support); contact sales. |
