Droplr alternatives in 2026
Droplr captures screenshots and screen recordings, uploads them and copies a share link, starting at $6/month billed yearly after a 3-day free trial. People look elsewhere when they want a free plan, a lower price or a different mix of tools. Zight, Jumpshare and Monosnap also record video and have free plans. Markup Hero is a free browser-based tool for annotating screenshots and PDFs and sharing them by link, but it does not record video.
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Checked on November 12, 2026.
Droplr: screenshots, recording and file sharing in one paid app
Droplr captures part of the screen, the whole screen or a full webpage and lets you mark it up. It also records the screen as a GIF or HD video, with optional webcam and audio. Each capture is saved to your cloud account and a link is copied to your clipboard. It runs on Mac, Windows, Chrome and Chromebook, and there is an Edge extension too.
As of November 2026 the pricing page lists Pro Plus at $6/month billed yearly ($72) or $8 billed monthly, and Team at $7 per user per month billed yearly ($84) or $9 monthly, for teams of up to 15. Enterprise, for 16 or more members, is priced by quote. Paid plans include uploads of up to 10GB and password-protected private folders. The free trial app lasts 3 days.
- Good for: one tool that handles screenshots, screen recordings and large file transfers with short links.
- Not for: long-term free use; the free trial lasts 3 days, and Droplr suggests trying it before you buy a plan.
Markup Hero: free screenshot and PDF markup in the browser
Markup Hero is a screenshot and annotation tool that runs in your web browser. You capture with the free desktop apps for Mac, Windows and Linux (Linux is in beta) or the free Chrome extension, which also takes scrolling full-page screenshots. You can also upload images and multi-page PDFs, add arrows, text, highlights, blur and signatures, and share a link. People you share with can add their own annotations. You can try it now without an account.
The free Basic plan includes 25 markups, annotations stay editable for 24 hours and uploads can be up to 8 MB. Premium is $10/month, or $3/month billed yearly ($36/year), with unlimited markups and 50 MB uploads. Teams is $4 per user per month billed yearly, and Lifetime is $199 once. See pricing or the full Markup Hero vs Droplr comparison.
- Good for: annotating screenshots, images and PDFs and sharing them by link from any computer with a browser.
- Not for: screen recording or video of any kind, or editing offline; the editor needs an internet connection.
Zight (formerly CloudApp): a free plan that includes video
Zight, the company formerly called CloudApp, records your screen, webcam or both, takes screenshots of the full screen, one window or a region, and copies the share link to your clipboard. It has a Mac app, a Windows app, a Chrome extension and iOS and Android apps. You need a free account to capture and share; people you send links to do not.
The free Share plan lets you record videos, share screenshots and make 15-second GIFs, with no credit card required. Paid plans start at $9.95 per user per month billed annually for Create, which adds unlimited uploads and recording time, and $12 per user per month billed annually for Collaborate. Annotation tools and scrolling screenshots are on every plan. More detail: Markup Hero vs CloudApp (Zight).
- Good for: teams that send lots of short screen videos and screenshots and want a free plan to start.
- Not for: capturing without an account, since Zight stores your recordings in your workspace.
Jumpshare: recording, screenshots and file sharing
Jumpshare combines screen recording, screenshots and file sharing, with apps for macOS, Windows 10 and 11, Chrome, iPhone and iPad. Its screenshot tool takes scrolling screenshots of webpages and documents, blurs sensitive information and adds numbered steps.
The free Basic plan has a 25-upload limit, 5 minutes of recording time and files of up to 250 MB per upload. With annual billing, Plus is $12 per user per month and Business is $16 per user per month, and Business has a 14-day free trial. Plus adds unlimited uploads and recording time, captions and transcriptions, and video and audio editing. See Markup Hero vs Jumpshare.
- Good for: sharing large files alongside screen recordings and screenshots.
- Not for: heavy use on the free plan, which stops at 25 uploads.
Monosnap: free for personal use, low-cost paid plans
Monosnap captures the full screen, an area or a window, records videos and GIFs, and can blur sensitive data. It has apps for Mac and Windows and a Chrome extension, and it can upload to storage you already use, such as Amazon S3, Google Drive, Dropbox or FTP.
The Free plan, for personal and family use only, includes unlimited screenshots, video recording of up to 5 minutes and 2 GB of Monosnap storage. As of November 2026 the pricing page lists Non-Commercial at $2.5 USD/month and Commercial, for teams and business use, at $5 USD/month. Both prices are marked with an asterisk, so check the billing terms before you buy. See Markup Hero vs Monosnap.
- Good for: individuals who want a free screenshot and recording app for personal use.
- Not for: work use on the free plan, which is for personal and family use only.
CleanShot X: a Mac app you can pay for once
CleanShot X is a Mac app for screenshots and screen recording, with scrolling capture, annotation, on-device text recognition, a built-in video editor and cloud share links. It requires macOS 13.0 or newer, and its pricing page says there is no Windows version and no current plans for one.
CleanShot Basic is $35 once, with one year of updates and 1 GB of cloud storage, plus an optional renewal at $19 per year. Pro is $10 per user per month billed annually and adds unlimited cloud storage, custom branding and team features. There is no trial, but CleanShot offers your money back within 30 days, and the app is also part of Setapp, which has a 7-day free trial. See Markup Hero vs CleanShot.
- Good for: Mac users who want a native app for screenshots and polished video with a one-time price.
- Not for: Windows users, or anyone who needs the same tool on Windows and Mac.
Lightshot: free, quick screenshots with a short link
Lightshot is a free screenshot tool for Windows and Mac, also available for Chrome, Firefox, IE and Opera. You select an area, edit it right away or later in an online editor, and upload it to get a short link. No account is needed to upload.
Its privacy page says every uploaded image can be viewed by anyone who types in that exact URL, and that the gallery is not meant for secure image storage. See Markup Hero vs Lightshot.
- Good for: free, fast captures of public information that you want to drop into a chat.
- Not for: screenshots with private details, because uploads can be opened by anyone who has the URL.
ShareX: free and open source for Windows
ShareX is a free and open source screenshot tool for Windows. It captures the full screen, a region, a window or a scrolling page, records the screen and GIFs, and includes an image editor, text recognition (OCR) and uploads to many destinations, including your own storage such as Amazon S3. It needs no account and shows no advertisements. Versions for macOS and Linux are in preview. See Markup Hero vs ShareX.
- Good for: Windows users who want capture, recording and automated uploads in one free app.
- Not for: anyone who needs a finished Mac or Linux release today; those versions are still previews.
Which Droplr alternatives record video?
If you use Droplr mainly for screen recordings, look at Zight, Jumpshare, Monosnap, CleanShot X (Mac) or ShareX (Windows); each one lists screen recording on its own site. Markup Hero does not record video of any kind, so it suits people who mostly share screenshots, images and PDFs with notes on them. Lightshot describes itself as a screenshot tool.
What to check before you switch from Droplr
- Links you already shared: check in your Droplr account what happens to them before you cancel.
- Free plan limits: Markup Hero allows 25 markups, Jumpshare 25 uploads, and Monosnap 5-minute videos on their free plans.
- Privacy: Droplr has public and private links and self-destruct controls; make sure the new tool's sharing settings fit how you share.
- Platforms: Droplr runs on Chromebook. CleanShot X is for Mac, and ShareX is for Windows with Mac and Linux in preview.
- Per-user pricing: if a team will use it, multiply the per-user price by the number of people.
- Still deciding? See how the tools line up on our comparison page.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free alternative to Droplr?
Yes. Markup Hero, Zight, Jumpshare and Monosnap have free plans, and Lightshot and ShareX are free to use. Markup Hero's free plan includes 25 markups and runs in the browser. Zight, Jumpshare and Monosnap also include screen recording on their free plans, with limits. Monosnap's free plan is for personal and family use only.
How much does Droplr cost?
As of November 2026, Droplr Pro Plus is $6/month billed yearly ($72) or $8 billed monthly. Team is $7 per user per month billed yearly ($84) or $9 monthly, for teams of up to 15 members. Enterprise, for 16 or more members, is priced by quote. You can try Droplr free for 3 days.
Does Droplr have a free plan?
Droplr offers a free trial app that is free for 3 days, and its help page suggests trying it before you buy a plan. If you want something you can keep using for free, Markup Hero, Zight, Jumpshare and Monosnap have free plans.
Which Droplr alternative works on a Chromebook?
Markup Hero works on a Chromebook through its Chrome extension and browser editor, so nothing else has to be installed. Zight, Jumpshare, Monosnap and Lightshot also offer Chrome extensions. Droplr itself lists Chromebook support, so you may not need to switch for that reason.
Are share links private?
It depends on the tool. Droplr offers public and private privacy controls, password-protected folders and self-destruct controls. Markup Hero has custom sharing and privacy settings. Lightshot's privacy page says any uploaded image can be viewed by anyone who types in its exact URL, so keep sensitive screenshots out of it.
Can I annotate PDFs with a Droplr alternative?
Markup Hero lets you upload multi-page PDFs, annotate and sign them, then export to PDF or share a link. See how to annotate a PDF for the steps.
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