1. Gimp online - image editor and paint tool
Create and edit images and photos with Gimp Online
Why it replaces Annotate Together - Screen Drawing Tool: Covers similar ground in the Design category: Create and edit images and photos with Gimp Online
Best Annotate Together - Screen Drawing Tool Alternatives in 2026
Annotate Together - Screen Drawing Tool is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 10 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.
About Annotate Together - Screen Drawing Tool
Annotate Together — Real-time Collaborative Screen Drawing Tool by TutorNetworking Annotate any webpage together in real-time. Click the extension icon to start, then multiple people can draw, highlight, and mark up the same screen simultaneously. Built for collaboration: tutors and students, designers and clients, teammates in meetings. Everyone on the same page sees each other's annotations instantly. ⚡ HOW TO USE • Click the extension icon on any webpage to start annotating • Share the URL with collaborators — everyone on the same page draws on the same canvas in real-time • Works great with Google Meet, Zoom, or any screen-sharing tool 🖊️ DRAWING TOOLS • Pen — Smooth freehand drawing • Eraser — Remove strokes easily • Line & Arrow — Straight lines with optional arrowheads • Rectangle — Outline shapes for highlighting areas • Text — Place text annotations anywhere • Laser Pointer — Glowing pointer that fades after 2 seconds, perfect for guiding attention • 8 colors + adjustable stroke width • Undo (Ctrl+Z / Cmd+Z) and Clear 👥 REAL-TIME COLLABORATION • Multiple users draw on the same p...
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Full reviewComparison at a glance
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annotate Together - Screen Drawing Tool (original) | — | — | Free | Real-time collaborative screen annotation. Auto-starts on Google Meet, click icon on other pages. |
| Gimp online - image editor and paint tool | 2.6 | 300K+ | Free | Create and edit images and photos with Gimp Online |
| Web Paint Tool - draw online | 4.5 | 100K+ | Free | Draw rectangle, circle, lines and others shapes or add text on any web pages, then make screenshot the result. |
| Paint Tool for Chrome | 4.5 | 60K+ | Free | Paint tool to draw anything and anywhere in real-time, paint online. Take a screenshot of your drawing use screenshot tool. |
| Paint Online - Drawing Tool | 4.5 | 50K+ | Free | Sketch fun drawings directly on web pages using the paint tool. Capture your art with a quick screenshot. |
| Paint Tool by Painty | 4.7 | 20K+ | Free | Paint tool to draw shapes, add text on web pages in real-time, make a screenshot, and download or share the screenshot with friends. |
| ColorZilla | 4.6 | 4M+ | Free | Designers and front-end developers matching colours from live sites. |
| WhatFont | 4.0 | 3M+ | Free | Designers auditing typography on competitor and reference sites. |
| Adobe Photoshop | 3.8 | 800K+ | Free | Easily remove backgrounds, adjust colors and more. Plus, get 6 months free access to Photoshop web. |
| Earth View from Google Earth | 4.2 | 600K+ | Free | Experience a beautiful image from Google Earth every time you open a new tab. |
| Zoom Video - UltraWide Fill | 4.5 | 400K+ | Free | Zoom video, change aspect ratio of any video, removing black bars on Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube, HBO. Ultrawide video. |
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2. Web Paint Tool - draw online
Draw rectangle, circle, lines and others shapes or add text on any web pages, then make screenshot the result.
Why it replaces Annotate Together - Screen Drawing Tool: Covers similar ground in the Design category: Draw rectangle, circle, lines and others shapes or add text on any web pages, then make screenshot the result.
3. Paint Tool for Chrome
Paint tool to draw anything and anywhere in real-time, paint online. Take a screenshot of your drawing use screenshot tool.
Why it replaces Annotate Together - Screen Drawing Tool: Covers similar ground in the Design category: Paint tool to draw anything and anywhere in real-time, paint online. Take a screenshot of your drawing use screenshot tool.
4. Paint Online - Drawing Tool
Sketch fun drawings directly on web pages using the paint tool. Capture your art with a quick screenshot.
Why it replaces Annotate Together - Screen Drawing Tool: Covers similar ground in the Design category: Sketch fun drawings directly on web pages using the paint tool. Capture your art with a quick screenshot.
5. Paint Tool by Painty
Paint tool to draw shapes, add text on web pages in real-time, make a screenshot, and download or share the screenshot with friends.
Why it replaces Annotate Together - Screen Drawing Tool: Covers similar ground in the Design category: Paint tool to draw shapes, add text on web pages in real-time, make a screenshot, and download or share the screenshot with friends.
6. ColorZilla
Eyedropper, colour picker and gradient generator.
Why it replaces Annotate Together - Screen Drawing Tool: Another popular Design extension: Eyedropper, colour picker and gradient generator.
7. WhatFont
Identify the fonts used on any web page.
Why it replaces Annotate Together - Screen Drawing Tool: Another popular Design extension: Identify the fonts used on any web page.
8. Adobe Photoshop
Easily remove backgrounds, adjust colors and more. Plus, get 6 months free access to Photoshop web.
Why it replaces Annotate Together - Screen Drawing Tool: Another popular Design extension: Easily remove backgrounds, adjust colors and more. Plus, get 6 months free access to Photoshop web.
9. Earth View from Google Earth
Experience a beautiful image from Google Earth every time you open a new tab.
Why it replaces Annotate Together - Screen Drawing Tool: Another popular Design extension: Experience a beautiful image from Google Earth every time you open a new tab.
10. Zoom Video - UltraWide Fill
Zoom video, change aspect ratio of any video, removing black bars on Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube, HBO. Ultrawide video.
Why it replaces Annotate Together - Screen Drawing Tool: Another popular Design extension: Zoom video, change aspect ratio of any video, removing black bars on Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube, HBO. Ultrawide video.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Annotate Together - Screen Drawing Tool?
Gimp online - image editor and paint tool is the closest match. Covers similar ground in the Design category: Create and edit images and photos with Gimp Online
Is there a free alternative to Annotate Together - Screen Drawing Tool?
Yes — Gimp online - image editor and paint tool, Web Paint Tool - draw online, Paint Tool for Chrome are free.