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eSearch vs Snipaste: catalog facts
eSearch	Snipaste
Free Free and open source under the GPL 3.0.	Freemium Free to use, with a paid version unlocking extra features.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
OCR runs offline on the local machine Screenshot, recording and scrolling capture in one tool	Pinning snips as floating windows is a distinctive workflow for comparing references Available free across Windows, macOS, and Linux
Search and translation features depend on online services Much of the project material is in Chinese	Advanced features require the paid version Primarily a snip and pin tool rather than a full screen recorder
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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