ScreenshotEdits vs Gyazo (2026)
Cloud vs local. Gyazo uploads every screenshot automatically. ScreenshotEdits keeps everything on your Mac. Two opposite approaches to screenshot workflow.
Quick verdict
Gyazo is built for sharing, not editing. Capture a region, it uploads instantly, you get a link. That's the entire product. The free tier limits you to 10 screenshots in history; Pro at $4.99/month unlocks everything. ScreenshotEdits goes the other direction — powerful local editing, zero cloud dependency, one-time €19. If you need instant shareable links, Gyazo does that well. If you need to edit screenshots before sharing, that's us.
Feature comparison
Different tools, different philosophies.
| Feature | ScreenshotEdits | Gyazo |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Price | Free (€19 to remove watermark) | Free tier / $4.99/mo Pro |
| Philosophy | Local-first — nothing uploaded | Cloud-first — everything uploaded |
| Screenshot capture | Built-in + paste from clipboard | Region, window, GIF capture |
| GIF / video capture | No | Yes (7 seconds free, unlimited on Pro) |
| Image editing | Full editor (blur, crop, annotate, beautify) | Basic annotation (Pro only) |
| Blur / redaction | Gaussian blur, pixelate, solid fill | None |
| Background beautification | Gradients, shadows, padding, corners | None |
| Cloud storage | None | Yes (10 images free, unlimited on Pro) |
| Link sharing | No (clipboard + file export) | Yes (instant URL after capture) |
| Search past screenshots | No | Yes (OCR text search on Pro) |
| Privacy | 100% local | All screenshots stored on Gyazo servers |
Cloud sharing vs local editing
Gyazo
Gyazo's workflow is capture → auto-upload → copy link. Within two seconds of taking a screenshot, you have a shareable URL on your clipboard. That's powerful for teams — paste the link in Slack and everyone sees it instantly. No file attachments, no "can you see this?" back-and-forth.
The tradeoff is that every screenshot lives on Gyazo's servers. If you're sharing internal dashboards, code with API keys, or anything under NDA, that's a real consideration. Gyazo's privacy policy says they don't sell your data, but the screenshots are still stored externally.
ScreenshotEdits
We don't do cloud anything. Your screenshots stay on your Mac. You share by copying to clipboard (Command+C) or saving a file. Most of the time, that's exactly what you need — paste into Slack, drag into an email, attach to a ticket. The extra step of editing before sharing is where we add value.
GIF and video capture
Gyazo
Gyazo captures short GIFs — 7 seconds on the free plan, longer on Pro. It also records video replays you can share via link. For bug reports and quick demos, this is genuinely useful. You capture a few seconds of interaction and share a link that anyone can view in their browser.
ScreenshotEdits
No recording at all. We're a still-image editor. If you need GIF or video capture on Mac, you'd pair ScreenshotEdits with a recording tool. Different jobs.
Pricing model
Gyazo
Gyazo's free tier is limited: 10 screenshots in history, basic capture, 7-second GIF limit. Pro at $4.99/month unlocks unlimited history, collections, annotations, OCR search, and longer recordings. Teams plan is $5.99/user/month. Over a year, Pro costs $59.88 — and you lose access to history if you cancel.
ScreenshotEdits
Free with a small watermark on exports. Pay €19 once, the watermark is gone forever. No subscription, no recurring charge. You own the license. Three years of Gyazo Pro costs $180; ScreenshotEdits costs €19 total.
Who should use Gyazo?
Who should use ScreenshotEdits?
Verdict
Gyazo and ScreenshotEdits have opposite philosophies. Gyazo wants your screenshots in the cloud — searchable, shareable, synced across devices. ScreenshotEdits wants your screenshots on your Mac — private, editable, under your control.
If your workflow is "capture and share a link instantly," Gyazo does that better than anything else. If your workflow is "capture, blur the sensitive parts, make it look good, then share," ScreenshotEdits is built for exactly that.
The pricing difference matters too. Gyazo's free tier is barely functional with only 10 screenshots in history. You'll hit Pro quickly, and that's $60/year ongoing. ScreenshotEdits is €19 once. Do the math over two years and the difference is obvious.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gyazo free?
Gyazo has a free tier with limited history (10 screenshots) and basic features. Gyazo Pro costs $4.99/month and unlocks unlimited history, collections, and advanced features. ScreenshotEdits is free with an optional one-time €19 license.
Does Gyazo store my screenshots in the cloud?
Yes. Every screenshot you take with Gyazo is automatically uploaded to their servers. This is a core feature — it's how sharing works. ScreenshotEdits never uploads anything; all screenshots stay on your Mac.
Can Gyazo edit screenshots?
Gyazo Pro has basic annotation — arrows, text, and drawing. There's no blur, no crop tool, no backgrounds, and no beautification features. Editing isn't Gyazo's focus; cloud sharing is.
Does Gyazo work on Mac?
Yes. Gyazo has native apps for Windows, Mac, and Linux. The Mac app handles capture and auto-upload. The editing features are available through the web interface after upload.
Can I use Gyazo offline?
You can capture screenshots offline, but they won't sync or share until you're back online. Gyazo's core value is instant cloud sharing, so offline use defeats the purpose. ScreenshotEdits works fully offline — it never needs an internet connection.
Is Gyazo safe for sensitive screenshots?
Gyazo encrypts data in transit and at rest, and links aren't easily guessable (unlike Lightshot). But your screenshots still live on someone else's server. If that's a concern — for compliance, NDA, or personal preference — ScreenshotEdits keeps everything local.
Can Gyazo record my screen?
Yes. Gyazo captures short GIFs (7 seconds on free, longer on Pro) and video replays. ScreenshotEdits focuses on still screenshots — no recording.
Your screenshots, your Mac
Free to start. Edit locally. No cloud, no subscription. Just screenshots.