Snagit vs. OBS Studio

Comparison of Snagit and OBS Studio
Real cost
	Snagit The best tool for screenshots and quick how-to images. Its video editing is basic. Swap this Tool Use Obsidian instead Use Notion instead	OBS Studio Free, open source and powerful for recording and streaming. It has no editor and takes time to set up. Swap this Tool Use Obsidian instead Use Notion instead
Price	39 € per year	0 €
Payment	Subscription	Free
Trial	15-day trial	No trial
Free Tier	No free tier	No free tier
Open Source	No	Yes
Features and limits
Main Features	Screenshots of regions, windows and scrolling pages Arrows, text and step numbers Short screen recordings Grabs text from images Share links	Recording and live streaming Scenes with several sources Audio mixer with filters No watermark and no time limit Plugins
Limits	Video editing is very basic Subscription only	No built-in video editor Setup takes time to learn
Compatibility and trust
Supported Operating Systems	WindowsmacOS	WindowsmacOS
Verified on	19 Sep 2026	16 Jul 2026
Where to buy
Vendor	Go to vendor’s site: Snagit (opens in a new tab) Subscription. Approximate list price in euros, check the vendor.	Go to vendor’s site: OBS Studio (opens in a new tab) Free, open source.

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