Screenshot Studio vs Ray.so

Ray.so has more themes. Screenshot Studio adds image and pattern backgrounds plus a full screenshot and mockup editor for frames, 3D, and video.

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The verdict

Ray.so is fast and pretty for a quick code snippet and has more themes. Screenshot Studio covers the same job and, through its main editor, adds frames, 3D effects, animations, and video export, all free.

Screenshot Studio

Free forever

Free, open source (Apache 2.0), runs in any browser

Where it wins

  • Gradient, image, and pattern backgrounds
  • Screenshot and mockup editor in the same tool
  • Browser frames and device mockups in the main editor
  • 3D perspective transforms and animations in the main editor
  • Video export (MP4, WebM, GIF)
  • No signup, no watermarks
  • Open source

Ray.so

Free

Limitations

  • Code only, no screenshot editing
  • Fixed set of gradient themes
  • No browser or device frames
  • No 3D effects or animations
  • Static image export only

Feature by feature

FeatureScreenshot StudioRay.so
PriceFree foreverFree
Syntax Themes14About 20
BackgroundsTheme gradients, gradient presets, images, patternsTheme gradients
Screenshot EditingFull editorNot available
Device FramesmacOS title bar; Safari, Chrome, Arc in the main editorNot available
3D EffectsIn the main editorNot available
Animations40+ presets in the main editorNot available
Video ExportMP4, WebM, GIF from the main editorNot available
Image ExportPNG at 2x or 4xPNG, SVG
Signup RequiredNoNo
Open SourceYes (Apache 2.0)Yes (MIT)

Ray.so pricing and feature details checked on September 20, 2026 against https://ray.so. Third-party plans change without notice, so confirm current pricing on their site before deciding. Visit Ray.so

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Screenshot Studio produces clean code images with 14 themes, gradient, image, and pattern backgrounds, and transparent export, and its main editor adds browser mockups, 3D perspective, animations, and video export. It is free, open source, and needs no signup.

No. Ray.so exports static code images only. With Screenshot Studio you can open the code PNG in the main editor, put it in a Safari, Chrome, or macOS frame, tilt it in 3D, animate it, and export as MP4, WebM, or GIF.

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