MonoSnap

Any modern computer can do a screenshot, but it takes a hell of a lot more to customize a captured image and turn it into something unique. Sure, basic screencaps can be useful if you are trying to record a conversation for legal or personal reasons.

However, if you are trying to bring your screen cap game to the next level, consider using a program like MonoSnap. I’ll explain in detail why so continue reading on.

The System Is Simple But Effective

Instead of being a simple image or video capture system, MonoSnap has an impressive number of additional features to improve your screen captures. So, to break it down as simple as possible, let’s go through how the system works step-by-step.

Step #1 Capture your content

With this tool, you can capture screenshots, of course, using a series of convenient hotkeys. Unlike others, you don't have to worry about pixel degradation since there is no risk of degraded fidelity. Not only that, but you can record archived videos, live streams, and GiFs, too. But the fun doesn’t stop there.

Step #2 Edit & annotate

Once you’ve got your photos or footage captured, you can go ham dressing it up and making it unique. And this program will give you more options than a few shitty filters. You can use colors and other features to highlight specific details, add or adjust certain graphics as well as include text.

If there is any sensitive data in the frame, you can blur that out, too. Furthermore, you can export your creations to your preferred external editor for even more modifications. Don't worry about a learning curve – the tools are entirely intuitive and about as easy as using photoshop.

When it comes to videos, I strongly recommend that you modify the hell out of them if you’re going to repost them. If you do that, you’re likely not going to run afoul of DMCA claims or something similar.

Step #3 Upload & share

Instead of taking up space on your hard drive, you can save all of your screencaps safely and securely using the exclusive MonoSnap Cloud Storage system. Alternatively, you can integrate them with the programs that we looked at already.

There Are All Sorts Of Pricing Plans

MonoSnap is compatible with both PC and Mac operating systems. Further, you can choose what kind of plan you prefer, all of which have certain advantages.

Free

Price: free (obviously)

Bandwidth: 4 GB per month

Storage capacity: 2 GB of general storage, 100 MB per file, 1,000 monthly uploads

Support options: basic email assistance, priority email support

For most users, this is probably going to be the best option since you get a nice set of features and don't have to pay a dime for them. All you need to do is register an account, and you're on your way. To start going.

The number of gigabytes of storage you get is pretty decent, and the program can be integrated with three of the most popular multimedia programs. The first two are Zoom and YouTube, along with a Windows exclusive program called DigitalOcean Spaces.

The file save options is pretty damn good, though not as extensive as the paid options, which are unlimited. To be specific, you can save your data in .png, .mov, .gif, .webm, .webp, .mp4, and everyone’s favorite a good old .jpeg.

Non-commercial

Price: $2.50 per month

Bandwidth: 20 GB per month

Storage capacity: 10 GB of general storage, 2 GB per file, unlimited monthly uploads

Support options: basic email assistance

To be honest, the free version of this software is pretty damn good. Still, there are a ton of advantages to upgrading to a paid account. For one, the non-commercial and commercial versions are compatible with integrating with far more multimedia programs than the free one.

To name those which are windows exclusive, the paid version of the program is compatible with FTPS and S3 Compatible Storages. Mac-specific programs that work with MonoSnap are Evernote, Dropbox, and Yandex.Disk. There are six more programs that compatible well with both versions of MonoSnap.

Commercial

Price: $5 per month

Bandwidth: 20 GB per month

Storage capacity: 10 GB of general storage, 2 GB per file, unlimited monthly uploads

Support options: basic email assistance, priority email support

In many ways, MonoSnap’s Commercial options are the same as the Non-commercial package. The big way in which it differs in terms of the nitty-gritty. For example, this version of the program is augmented for multi-seat configuring. There are also legal implications, since you can use this software for money-making ventures.

For that reason, for those of you who aren't trying to make money as an influencer, blogger, or something similar, it might not be wise to get this version. However, if you are in that space or trying to be, you might want to get a subscription for this program.

Keep Up With The Blog To Score Savings

Usually, a lot of websites that sell proprietary programs provide information blogs on related topics. Or at least all of the good ones do. However, MonoSnap’s blog is a little different.

It is true that MonoSnap does post info uploads that can be helpful. Most of it has to do with troubleshooting programs and how to integrate or leverage programs. The most interesting part about this blog is the number of discounts that people can score.

And to me, it seems like they have sales specials for most holidays. Not only that, you can save up to 50% off on a subscription fee.

The Registration Options Are Excellent

This website probably has the quickest registration process I’ve ever seen. You can go the traditional way by entering in your email and password. Then just verify and go from there.

Other options you can use include signing in with a click of a button using your Apple, Google, Facebook, OneLogin, or Zoom account. There is no cost for a basic package, and you can upgrade at any time.

Need Help Anyway? You Can Find It Unlikely Places

While this is an easy to use piece of software, I understand that there are people who are not all that great with technology. If you do have any problems, there are a few different places to get assistance.

The first place I would go would be the various links listed below the Product text. There you'll get a rundown on how to do assorted recordings and how to upload your files to the systems cloud storage.

But if you’ve got an even more comprehensive question, there are other places you can go.

At the bottom of the home page, you can get linked via the Education tab loads of articles detailing how the system works. Weirdly, they are all posted on Medium.com for some reason. Furthermore, if you need additional troubleshooting help, there is a comprehensive customer service page as well.

If you have any other problems, you can contact MonoSnap staff directly through the Contact Us page. In addition to being able to send them a text message, you can also attach screenshots to illustrate whatever issue you might be having.

You Would Be Surprised By Who Uses This Service

When it comes to recommendations, this program to me seems kind of like a mixed case. There are reviews all over the net that often average to a three and a half star rating. This seems to be for issues with occasional glitches or dumb fuckers who don't seem to know how user-friendly works.

Yes, apparently, people in this world still exist.

I don’t think that these third-party reviews should color your opinion of this website's program. There are, after all, over a million global users, including some high-profile clients. Some of them include Digital Ocean Partner, GameInsight, and Shopify. If you've got users like that, I think it's a pretty good sign that this is a worthwhile program.

My Final Words Are As Follows

It’s weird to me, but it looks like you actually pay more for a monthly subscription when you get an annual plan. Perhaps it’s that, or one of the web designers screwed up when they put the price plan info up.

It would be cool if this program was compatible with Linux machines, but I'm not too mad about being able to use this on the most popular operating systems. On the other hand, you can install this program into your Google Chrome browser, which may open up certain options.

This program has had a history of data leak issues and also obnoxious glitches. I have seen that MonoSnap programmers have put effort into fixing issues.

Taken everything into account, I'll give MonoSnap four hands and say that you should at least give the free version a trial run.