Epic Pen Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Epic Pen for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is gInk, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Epic Pen and eight of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Epic Pen are ZoomIt, Ardesia, ppInk and Screen Marker and Recorder.

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Epic Pen alternatives are mainly Screenshot Capture Tools but may also be Screen Magnifiers or Digital Painting Tools. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Epic Pen.

Epic Pen

Screenshot Capture Tool
Freemium • Proprietary

Enhance your workspace with epic Pen's screen writing features. Offering annotation tools, hotkey support, and offline access for Windows to mark up anything on your desktop.

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Epic Pen alternatives page was last updated Sep 13, 2024

gInk
An on-screen on-screen annotation software for Windows.
10 gInk alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Screenshot Capture Tool
Platforms
- Windows
gInk Features
Portable
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gInk VS Epic Pen
Is gInk a good alternative to Epic Pen?
Comments about gInk as an Alternative to Epic Pen

dgaleano
Free, Easy, Configurable, Fast, Light
Positive comment •Jul 17, 2020
2
Guest
This program is really good and useful.
Positive comment •Dec 29, 2020
1
Guest
Portable, Free, simple, configurable
Positive comment •Jul 17, 2020
1
- Almost everyone thinks gInk is a great Epic Pen alternative.
- gInk is the most popular Windows alternative to Epic Pen.
- gInk is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Epic Pen.
- gInk is Free and Open SourceEpic Pen is Freemium and Proprietary

ZoomIt
ZoomIt is screen zoom and annotation tool for technical presentations that include application demonstrations. ZoomIt runs unobtrusively in the tray and activates with customizable hotkeys to zoom in on an area of the screen, move around while zoomed, and draw on the zoomed...
25 ZoomIt alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Screen Magnifier
Platforms
- Windows
- PortableApps.com
ZoomIt Features
Lightweight
Annotate Screenshot
Portable
On-screen annotations
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ZoomIt VS Epic Pen
Is ZoomIt a good alternative to Epic Pen?
Comments about ZoomIt as an Alternative to Epic Pen

Guest
The screen freezes when I start drawing on it. And if I want to do anything on the screen, the drawings go away. On Epic Pen I can switch to cursor mode and the drawings still stay there till I remove them.
Negative comment •Apr 29, 2024
0
- ZoomIt is Free and ProprietaryEpic Pen is Freemium and Proprietary

Ardesia
Ardesia is an usefull software for use your desktop as a Sketchpad. You can write, markup and erase, also, of course, you can use your desktop as normal desktop.
9 Ardesia alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
Ardesia Features
Video Maker
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Discontinued
According to website, no new version since 2012, latest issue reported was 2015.Just tested in Ubuntu 18.04, doesn't work. Was also reported to not work in Ubuntu 14.04.
Ardesia VS Epic Pen
Is Ardesia a good alternative to Epic Pen?
Comments about Ardesia as an Alternative to Epic Pen

Guest
because it helps me make my videos better.
Positive comment •May 28, 2020
1
Guest
Draw, record and have fun!
Positive comment •May 28, 2020
0
- Most users think Ardesia is a great Epic Pen alternative.
- Ardesia is the most popular Linux alternative to Epic Pen.
- Ardesia is Free and Open SourceEpic Pen is Freemium and Proprietary

ppInk
a fork from gInk, with many extra features (shape drawings, text,...).
8 ppInk alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Digital Painting Tool
- Screenshot Capture Tool
Platforms
- Windows
ppInk VS Epic Pen
Is ppInk a good alternative to Epic Pen?

Screen Marker and Recorder
This app allows you live drawing and taking notes over desktop applications. There are also tools for screen recording and making screenshots. It is great tool for creating presentations, tutorials, manuals, animations, video or streaming.
20 Screen Marker and Recorder alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Screenshot Capture Tool
Platforms
- Windows
+4
Screen Marker and Recorder Features
1. Annotate Screenshot
2. Video annotation
3. Drawing 2D
4. Ad-free
5. Lightweight
6. Works Offline
7. Edit screenshots
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Screen Marker and Recorder VS Epic Pen
Is this a good alternative to Epic Pen?
Comments about Screen Marker and Recorder as an Alternative to Epic Pen

sozen
Nearly the same as Epic pen
Positive comment •Mar 16, 2024
0
- Screen Marker and Recorder is Free and ProprietaryEpic Pen is Freemium and Proprietary

Crealesson
Multiboard Draw On Screen, Marker, Mouse & Keyboard On Screen Display. All inclusive Kit for video tutors, Youtubers, Digital Video Teachers, Educators serving for Kindergartens, Universities.

A must be app for digital teachers.
14 Crealesson alternatives
License model
- Free Personal • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
Crealesson Features
Keystroke Visualization
Advanced markers
Drawing Board
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+4
Crealesson VS Epic Pen
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Pylote
Pylote is a software making it possible to draw on the screen of the computer, like handling various instruments of geometry.
9 Pylote alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Python
Pylote VS Epic Pen
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ScreenPen
Screen annotation software which allows drawing directly on the screen. It is an open source and multiplatform (all systems that support Python) alternative to tools such as Epic Pen.
9 ScreenPen alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Digital Painting Tool
- Screenshot Capture Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
ScreenPen VS Epic Pen
Is ScreenPen a good alternative to Epic Pen?