Lens by trylens
Capture, annotate & share screenshots with pinned team feedback
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Lens is a macOS screenshot and recording tool that lets teams capture, annotate, and share images with pinned comments without requiring reviewer accounts.
- for
- Product teams, designers, and developers who need visual feedback on screenshots and recordings.
- pricing
- freemium
Key features
- Pinned comments — Reviewers can pin comments to exact pixels or moments in screenshots and recordings.
- Beautiful layouts — Apply styling, backgrounds, and layouts to captured images.
- Native macOS app — Runs as a native macOS application with a global hotkey (⌘⇧6).
- No sign-up for reviewers — Anyone with the share link can comment without creating an account.
- Reactions & resolve — Team members can react to pins and mark them as resolved.
- Private links — Share captures via private links for restricted access.
Use cases
- Gather pixel-perfect design feedback from stakeholders via shared screenshot links.
- Annotate bug reports with arrows and notes directly on screen captures.
- Create quick product demos with recorded screen videos and inline comments.
- Collaborate on UI reviews in Slack or email without requiring reviewer accounts.
Lens by trylens pricing
- Free$0/month10 captures per month · Watermark on shared links · Private links · Unlimited storage
- Pro$8/month/monthUnlimited captures · No watermark · Up to 3 devices · Priority support
- Team$12/user/month/monthShared team workspace · Team member management · Unlimited devices · Priority support
Lens by trylens vs alternatives
 Lens by trylens |  Framer |  Figma |  Excalidraw |  Picasso - App Store Screenshot Tool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Pinned visual feedback on macOS screenshots | Visual website design | Interface design collaboration | Hand-drawn diagramming | App Store screenshot generation |
| Pricing | Freemium | Subscription | Subscription | Free | Subscription |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 |
| Launched | Jan 2026 | — | — | — | Feb 2024 |
- Lens by trylens vs Framer: Focuses on full website design and publishing, not screenshot feedback.
- Lens by trylens vs Figma: Collaborative UI design tool, not a screenshot annotation service.
- Lens by trylens vs Excalidraw: Open-source whiteboard for hand-drawn diagrams, not screenshot sharing.
- Lens by trylens vs Picasso - App Store Screenshot Tool: Specialized for App Store screenshots, whereas Lens handles any screen capture with comments.
Lens by trylens FAQ
What happens when I hit the free limit?+
You must wait until the next month or upgrade to Pro for unlimited captures; existing captures remain accessible.
Can I use the macOS app on the free plan?+
Yes, the macOS app works on all plans; free users can capture, annotate, and style locally, but cloud uploads are limited to 10 per month.
What payment methods are accepted?+
All major credit cards via Stripe; payment information is handled securely and never touches Lens servers.
Can I switch between monthly and yearly billing?+
Yes, you can change billing cycles at any time; switching to yearly saves 25%, switching back takes effect at the end of the current period.
Do you offer refunds?+
Yes, there is a 30-day money-back guarantee with no questions asked.
What is the watermark on the free plan?+
Free captures display a small "Made with trylens.sh" badge on shared links, which is removed instantly when upgrading to Pro.
Summarized by DevHunt from trylens.sh · Oct 5, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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