Zight
Claim this toolCapture, annotate, and share visual communication instantly.
From $9.95/user/mo, billed yearly (free plan available)Positions Zight holds among the tools of each category it belongs to (Toolradar data, Nov 2026):
- #3 (joint) most-listed alternative in Screenshot Tools, out of 88 tools in Screenshot Tools. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
- #72 (joint) most-listed alternative in Productivity, out of 1877 tools in Productivity. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
- #7 (joint) most-listed alternative in Screen Recording, out of 117 tools in Screen Recording. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
The Bottom Line
- Price
- From $9.95/user/mo, billed yearly (free plan available). Compare plans
Key facts
- Instant screen recording and GIF creation
- Powerful screenshot annotation tools
- Cloud hosting and shareable links
Pros
- Extremely fast capture and sharing
- Intuitive annotation tools
- Reduces need for long emails and meetings
- Supports both video and static image capture
- Easy integration into existing workflows
Cons
- Free plan has limitations on recording length and features
- Some advanced video editing features are not available
- Requires desktop application for full functionality
What is Zight?
Available on: Web, Windows, macOS, Chrome
Ratings Across the Web
Zight holds an aggregate rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 1,419 reviews across G2 and Capterra, last checked September 17, 2026.
Ratings aggregated from independent review platforms. Learn more
Key Features
- Screen Recording (video and GIF)
- Screenshot Capture
- Image Annotation (arrows, text, highlights, blur)
- Cloud Hosting and Sharing
- Customizable Hotkeys
- Webcam Recording
- Drawing on Screen
- Analytics for Shared Content
Pricing Plans
Pricing checked Oct 31, 2026. Source: zight.com/pricing, read Oct 31, 2026
| Plan | Price | Details |
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| Share | Free |
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| Create | $9.95 / user/month, billed annually |
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| Collaborate | $12 / user/month, billed annually |
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| Scale | Contact us |
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Is Zight worth the price?
Zight's pricing is fair, offering a generous free tier for basic needs.
The Pro tier at $9/month is a good value for individuals needing unlimited recording, while the Team tier at $11/user is competitive for collaborative environments. It's best for individuals and teams who rely heavily on visual communication and screen sharing.
How Zight's pricing compares
Zight starts at $9.95/user/mo, billed yearly. Its direct competitors are priced on a different basis (per user, or in another currency), so each entry price below is shown with its own unit and currency and is not ranked against the others.
Entry paid plan, monthly price (billing term shown per row), in each tool's own currency. Pricing checked Oct 31, 2026.
Recent pricing updates
Changes we detected on the Zight pricing page.
- Plans changed: Share added at free a month; Create added at $9.95 per user a month, billed annually; Collaborate added at $12 per user a month, billed annually; Scale added at Contact us; Free, Pro, Team, Enterprise removed.
Zight by the numbers
Toolradar data: It is listed as an alternative to 29 other tools on Toolradar, ranking #2 of 21 in Async Video. As of Nov 2026.
- #3 (joint) most-listed alternative in Screenshot Tools, out of 88 tools in Screenshot Tools. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
- #72 (joint) most-listed alternative in Productivity, out of 1877 tools in Productivity. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
- #7 (joint) most-listed alternative in Screen Recording, out of 117 tools in Screen Recording. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
| Metric | Zight | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | 16 of 21 have one | n/a |
| Listed as an alternative to | 29 tools | 2 | #2 of 21 |
| User rating | 4.6/5 (across the web, 1,419 ratings) | 4.7/5 | #8 of 13 (joint) tools with 20+ reviews |
Listed as an alternative to: #2 on 2026-10-16 to #2 on 2026-11-02 (rank among 21 tools, 1 is best).
Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. All Async Video data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position.
Cite this: Toolradar, “Zight by the numbers”, Nov 2026.
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