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ScreenPal vs Snagit:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In October 2026, Snagit had more branded searches than ScreenPal among screen recording software in New Zealand. Snagit had about 370 branded searches, while ScreenPal had 300. Snagit made up 3.9% of all screen recording software searches we track, and ScreenPal accounted for 3.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about screen recording software, ScreenPal and Snagit each appeared in two of the five answers. ScreenPal was mentioned before Snagit in two out of three answers that named either.

Among screen recording software in New Zealand in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

Snagit, about 23% more searches than ScreenPal

Snagit 370 searchesScreenPal 300 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.

ScreenPal in 2 of 5Snagit in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

ScreenPal, named ahead of Snagit in 2 of 3 answers

ScreenPal first in 2Snagit first in 1

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Top screen recording software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ScreenPal and Snagit were each mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. ScreenPal was listed before Snagit in two out of three answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. OBS Studio1st
  2. Loom2nd
  3. Camtasia3rd
  4. ShareX4th
  5. ScreenPal5th
  6. Snagit6th

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • OBS Studio5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Camtasia5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Loom4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • ShareX3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Snagit2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • ScreenPal2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is ScreenPal or Snagit more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for ScreenPal and Snagit by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six screen recording software we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

ScreenPal and Snagit among screen recording software in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Snagit, ScreenPal. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthOBS StudioSnagitShareXScreenPalCamtasiaLoom
Nov 202584.6%4.2%3.5%3.1%2.4%2.2%
Dec 202586.3%3.4%3.2%2.7%2.3%2%
Jan 202683.1%4.1%3.1%3.4%2.8%3.5%
Feb 202680.9%4.3%3.5%3.9%2.5%5%
Mar 202675.3%4.5%3.4%5.7%2.5%8.6%
Apr 202679.7%3.7%3.3%4.8%1.6%6.9%
May 202677.2%4.6%3.3%4.7%1.9%8.3%
Jun 202679.5%4.4%3.1%4.1%2.2%6.6%
Jul 202682%3.9%3.3%3.4%1.9%5.6%
Aug 202685.1%3.8%3.5%3.3%1.6%2.8%
Sep 202685.1%3.8%3.8%4%1.7%1.5%
Oct 202686.9%3.9%3.4%3.2%1.9%0.74%

How has branded search for ScreenPal and Snagit changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 4 times in the 12 months ending October 2026: ScreenPal took it in March 2026, Snagit took it in June 2026, ScreenPal took it in September 2026, Snagit took it in October 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, ScreenPal’s share of searches among screen recording software in New Zealand moved from 3.1% to 3.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 340 to 300.
  • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Snagit’s share of searches among screen recording software in New Zealand moved from 4.2% to 3.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 460 to 370.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand screen recording software in October 2026?

2 changes
  1. In October 2026, ScreenPal lost share of searches among screen recording software in New Zealand, from 4% to 3.2%.

  2. In October 2026, Snagit rose from 3rd to 2nd among screen recording software in New Zealand.

How are ScreenPal’s and Snagit’s branded searches counted?

10 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ScreenPal’s and Snagit’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

ScreenPal

4 branded search terms

  • screencast o matic
  • screenpal
  • screenpal screen recorder
  • screenpal screen recording

Snagit

6 branded search terms

  • screenshot tool snagit
  • scrolling screenshot snagit
  • snagit
  • snagit screen recorder
  • snagit screenshot
  • snagit software

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