FastStone Capture AlternativesTop Screenshot Capture Tools & Screen Recorders like FastStone Capture

FastStone Capture is described as 'Powerful, lightweight, yet full-featured screen capture and screen recording tool that allows for capturing and annotating anything on the screen including windows, objects, menus, full screen, rectangular/freehand regions and even scrolling windows/web' and is a very popular screenshot capture tool in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to FastStone Capture for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Google Chrome and Linux apps. The best FastStone Capture alternative is ShareX, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FastStone Capture are Greenshot, OpenScreen, Snagit and PicPick.

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  1. ShareX icon
     804 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.

    268 ShareX alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
     
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  2. Greenshot icon
     720 likes

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

    223 Greenshot alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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  3. OpenScreen icon
     49 likes

    Open-source, no-cost screen recorder with no watermarks, supporting entire screen or app capture, manual zoom, smooth pan, custom backgrounds, cropping, motion blur, and direct use in browser for product demos, tutorials, and commercial purposes.

    73 OpenScreen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. Snagit icon
     201 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.

    220 Snagit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  5. PicPick icon
     198 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.

    213 PicPick alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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  6. Recordly icon
     16 likes

    Free open-source screen recorder for macOS and Windows featuring auto-zoom, smooth cursor animations, MP4 and GIF export, timeline trimming, speed changes, annotations, frame styling options, advanced audio capture, and substantial OpenScreen modifications.

    55 Recordly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Camtasia icon
     235 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.

    290 Camtasia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
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  8. Lightshot icon
     210 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.

    199 Lightshot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning
    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Wine
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  9. VokoscreenNG icon
     73 likes

    VokoscreenNG is a user friendly screencaster for Linux and Windows. It is a continuation of the now discontinued Vokoscreen project that has been totally rewritten from scratch using Qt and GStreamer.

    181 VokoscreenNG alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. Spectacle icon
     38 likes

    Spectacle is a simple application for capturing desktop screenshots. It can capture images of the entire desktop, a single monitor, the currently active window, the window currently under the mouse, or a rectangular region of the screen.

    208 Spectacle alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
     
  11. Cap icon
     24 likes

    Open-source tool for screen and camera capture with 4K recording, timeline editor, instant sharing via links, privacy controls, no signup, multiple layouts, custom branding, cursor options, threaded comments, self-hosting, and paid AI-powered features available.

    110 Cap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  12. CleanShot X icon
     22 likes

    Capture and record screens on Mac with CleanShot X, featuring seamless recording, custom keyboard shortcuts, customizable wallpapers, Quick Access Overlay, and Desktop icon toggle for a tidy user interface.

    210 CleanShot X alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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