Free Shutter Alternatives for Windows

Shutter is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best free Windows alternative is ShareX, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Shutter and loads of them are free and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Windows alternatives to Shutter are Flameshot, Greenshot, Ksnip and PicPick.

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  1. ShareX icon

    ShareX

     792 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.

    253 ShareX alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
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    Comments about ShareX as an Alternative to Shutter
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Better than Shutter by far

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Customizable, easy to use, wide range of tools varying from OCR to blur screenshots to color picker.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    ShareX icon
    ShareX icon

    • Almost everyone thinks ShareX is a great Shutter alternative.

    • ShareX is Free and Open SourceShutter is also Free and Open Source
    • ShareX is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedShutter is not according to our users
  2. Flameshot icon

    Flameshot

     251 likes

    Flameshot is a free, open-source screenshot tool that is cross-platform compatible, offering customization, editing features, CLI scripting, and direct Imgur uploads for seamless sharing. It provides an intuitive user experience through features like area selection, annotations, and saving options.

    75 Flameshot alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    Powerful, yet simple to use open-source screenshot software
     
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    Comments about Flameshot as an Alternative to Shutter
    Starbeamrainbowlabs
    Positive
    2

    It does screenshotting well, and has a smooth UI. I'd like to see some additional features like changing the colour of rectangles, a pixelating tool, and a slider for the blur amount though.

    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    great standalone app, shutter requieres too many extra apps

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Flameshot icon
    Flameshot icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Flameshot is a great Shutter alternative.

    • Flameshot is Free and Open SourceShutter is also Free and Open Source
    • Flameshot is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedShutter is not according to our users
  4. Greenshot icon

    Greenshot

     715 likes

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

    210 Greenshot alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    image editor (no stamp with greenshot)
     
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    PicPick icon
    PicPick

    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,...

    https://picpick.app
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  6. Ksnip icon

    Ksnip

     66 likes

    Ksnip is a Qt based cross-platform screenshot tool that provides many annotation features for your screenshots.

    59 Ksnip alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
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    Comments about Ksnip as an Alternative to Shutter
    gppixelworks
    Positive
    1

    Better editing functions than other software currently available. However I found Shutter (now discontinued) superior to any replacements I've used.

    Ksnip icon
    Ksnip icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Ksnip is a great Shutter alternative.

    • Ksnip is Free and Open SourceShutter is also Free and Open Source
    • Ksnip is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedShutter is not according to our users
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    PicPick

     197 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.

    201 PicPick alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    PicPick screenshot 1
     
  8. Snipping Tool icon

    Snipping Tool

     230 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.

    152 Snipping Tool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Snipping Tool as an Alternative to Shutter
    Guest
    Negative
    7

    Shutter automatically saves images, is much more practical and has lots of other features

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    windows only doesnt auto save

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Snipping Tool icon
    Snipping Tool icon

    • Some users think Snipping Tool is a great Shutter alternative, some don't.

    • Snipping Tool is Free and ProprietaryShutter is Free and Open Source
    • Snipping Tool is LightweightShutter is not according to our users
  10. Lightshot icon

    Lightshot

     207 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.

    185 Lightshot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning
    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Wine
    • Mozilla Firefox
    LightShot's site prnt.sc or prntscr.com
     
  11. Screenpresso icon

    Screenpresso

     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.

    117 Screenpresso alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Workspace
     
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    Comments about Screenpresso as an Alternative to Shutter
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Free, Simple - but enough added features to make useful, without becoming bloated and over complex. Like Snagit is now

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Screenpresso icon
    Screenpresso icon
    • Screenpresso is Freemium and ProprietaryShutter is Free and Open Source
  12. Zight icon

    Zight

     162 likes

    Enables screen and webcam capture, detailed video and screenshot editing, organized meeting notes, AI-powered transcription, and cloud-based instant sharing of annotated visual content via direct links or drag-and-drop integration with communication apps on Windows and Mac.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Jira
    • Trello
    • Zendesk
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  13. Snipaste icon

    Snipaste

     31 likes

    Snipaste is a simple but powerful snipping tool, and also allows you to pin the screenshot back onto the screen. Snip. Then paste. Free. Customizable. Portable.

    57 Snipaste alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Snipaste screenshot 1
     
  14. Flamory icon

    Flamory

     136 likes

    Flamory remembers things, so you don't have to. Make snapshots of web pages, files and desktop apps. You can find snapshots later using full-text search and thumbnails. Paste them anywhere as links or screenshots.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Flamory screenshot 1
     
  15. Screenshot Captor icon

    Screenshot Captor

     41 likes

    Screenshot Captor is a program for taking screenshots on your computer. Its different from other screenshot utilis in several notable ways:

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    main screen with key areas labeled
     
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