Jing Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Jing for Windows and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is ShareX, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Jing and loads of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Jing are Greenshot, Bandicam, Camtasia and PicPick.

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Alternatives list

  1. ShareX icon
     831 likes

    Open-source screen capture and file sharing tool with recording, editing, and annotation features. Supports 4K, dark mode, theming, offline use, and offers a lightweight, ad-free experience without tracking user data.

    298 ShareX alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
     
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    ShareX vs Jing Comments
    Ola Johansson
    Positive
    3

    It works but video is kind of complex and not the simple style Jing does. Screenshot works great.

    Guest
    Negative
    4

    It's too complicated and not as simple as far as a screenshot tool.

    • ShareX is Free and Open SourceJing is Free and Proprietary
    • ShareX is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedJing is not according to our users
  2. Greenshot icon
     726 likes

    Lightweight screenshot tool offering OCR, exports to Office apps and online storage, integration with external commands, supporting 32 languages and minimal space requirement.

    247 Greenshot alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    Greenshot vs Jing Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    8

    It only takes images capture and not video

    Guest
    Negative
    6

    Jing allows voice annotation, that makes it special. Greenshot does mere screenshots.

    • Greenshot is Freemium and Open SourceJing is Free and Proprietary
    • Greenshot is Lightweight and CustomizableJing is not according to our users
  3. Bandicam icon
     138 likes

    Bandicam is a lightweight screen recorder for Windows that can capture anything on your PC screen. Also, it makes it possible to record a certain area on a PC screen, or capture a game.

    182 Bandicam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Camtasia icon
     237 likes

    This all-in-one solution offers screen and webcam recording, video editing, and chroma key features, producing stunning HD-quality content easily shareable on platforms like YouTube and Screencast.com. Designed for training, presentations, and more, it supports H.264 format and compact file sizes.

    320 Camtasia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
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    Camtasia vs Jing Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    3

    too big, slow, and complicated by comparison to Jing. Camtasia is a full video editing package and is very slow at saving videos as it has slow post-processing; whereas Jing encodes as it goes and saves the video immediately.

    • Camtasia is Freemium and ProprietaryJing is Free and Proprietary
  5. PicPick icon
     199 likes

    Provides versatile screen capture options, built-in image annotation, color picking and palette, precision measurement tools like ruler and protractor, hotkey customization, clipboard and multi-format support, simple tray access, sharing, and portable operation.

    232 PicPick alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  6. Snagit icon
     202 likes

    Advanced screen capture and recording tool enabling image or video captures directly from your screen. Includes editing features like callouts, transparency, and effects to enhance visuals. Organize and easily share creations through documents, presentations, or favorite applications.

    248 Snagit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  7. A powerful, lightweight, yet full-featured screen capture tool that allows you to easily capture and annotate anything on the screen including windows, objects, menus, full screen, rectangular/freehand regions and even scrolling windows/web pages.

    215 FastStone Capture alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Snipping Tool icon
     232 likes

    Snipping Tool is a screen capture utility that allows users to take screenshots of specific objects or full screens, annotate them, and save or share the captured images or videos.

    190 Snipping Tool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Snipping Tool vs Jing Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    3

    Snipping Tool is only for screenshots. It does not record video/audio.

    Guest
    Negative
    1

    cut out Frame not as flexible as in Jing

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Jing is for video, Snipping Tool isn't

    • Snipping Tool is Free and ProprietaryJing is also Free and Proprietary
    • Snipping Tool is LightweightJing is not according to our users
  9. Lightshot icon
     211 likes

    Captures selectable screen regions for Windows and Mac, offers instant uploading, quick editing, and sharing through short URLs, supports saving locally, annotating, clipboard copying, browser add-ons, upload history access, and operates without heavy system use.

    216 Lightshot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning
    • Bundleware
    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Wine
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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    Warning

    The Lightshot app generates URLs that are easy to guess or scrape, making it alarmingly easy for anyone to view grabs of private messages or intimate photos.

    Bundleware

    Offers to install Russian software Yandex Alisa, Yandex Browser and other products from Yandex company.

    Discontinued

    The latest update is from July 2024.

    Lightshot vs Jing Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Jing's main function is video, not still shots.

    igor Griffiths
    Negative
    -1

    I tried this and if it does do video capture it is well hidden. Screen capture is as basic as it gets, press print screen.

    bigmeanmikerich
    Positive
    -2

    For stills, Lightshot is a great drop-in replacement for Jing. The same quick, easy ability to draw boxes, add text, copy to clipboard, or save your image are all present. Additional annotation tools and an option to automatically downscale retina displays are actually making me like LightShot more than I liked Jing!

    • Lightshot is Free and ProprietaryJing is also Free and Proprietary
    • Lightshot is LightweightJing is not according to our users
  10. CamStudio icon
     178 likes

    Record your computer screen with audio input from Mic or Speakers. Also shows mouse clicks in addition to the regular cursor. Simple interface with ability to record in AVI or export as swf.

    176 CamStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  11. Loom icon
     35 likes

    Easy and free screen recorder for Mac, Windows, and Chromebooks. Record your camera and screen with audio directly from your Chrome browser and share the video with your team, friends, and family.

    276 Loom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  12. Screenpresso icon
     55 likes

    Comprehensive screenshot and screencast tool offering full-screen, window, or region captures with a built-in editor. Supports cropping, resizing, labels, and effects, with integration for popular services. Free version includes some branding and is limited to 15s screen casts.

    140 Screenpresso alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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