FastStone Capture AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Screen Recorders

The best Screen Recorder alternative to FastStone Capture is ShareX, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to FastStone Capture and loads of them are Screen Recorders so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Screen Recorder alternatives to FastStone Capture are Snagit, VokoscreenNG, Camtasia and Cap.

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FastStone Capture alternatives are mainly Screen Recorders, but if you're looking for Screenshot Capture Tools or Screen Casting Tools you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to FastStone Capture.
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FastStone Capture is a 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,...

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FastStone Capture alternatives page was last updated Mar 5, 2025
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  1. ShareX icon

    ShareX

     752 likes
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    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.

    242 ShareX alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Screenshot OCR
    4.  Capture Video
    5.  Edit screenshots
    6.  Built-in Image editor
    7.  Share Videos
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  GIF recording
    10.  Support for Hotkeys
    11.  Record videos
    12.  Share screenshots

    ShareX VS FastStone Capture

     
    Comments about ShareX as an Alternative to FastStone Capture
    TBayAreaPat
    Positive •Mar 5, 2025
    0

    ShareX is amazing, but it is desperately in need of an "Easy"Button to save option settings because choices are profuse.

    Guest
    Positive •Nov 1, 2016
    -1

    Wow so fast much configurations

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    • Almost everyone thinks ShareX is a great FastStone Capture alternative.

    • ShareX is the most popular Windows alternative to FastStone Capture.

    • ShareX is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FastStone Capture.

    • ShareX is Free and Open SourceFastStone Capture is Paid and Proprietary
    • ShareX is CustomizableFastStone Capture is not according to our users
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    Snagit

     199 likes
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    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.

    191 Snagit alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Top Snagit Features

    1.  Full-page Screenshot
    2.  Edit screenshots
    3.  Upload Screenshot
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Annotate Screenshot
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  OCR
    10.  Dark Mode
    11. YouTube icon  Upload directly to YouTube
    12.  Auto Scrolling

    Snagit VS FastStone Capture

     

    • Most users think Snagit is a great FastStone Capture alternative.

    • Snagit is the most popular commercial alternative to FastStone Capture.

    • Snagit is Paid and ProprietaryFastStone Capture is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. VokoscreenNG icon

    VokoscreenNG

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    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.

    163 VokoscreenNG alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    VokoscreenNG screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Audio Recording
    3.  Record videos
    4.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No registration required
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Text Overlays

    VokoscreenNG VS FastStone Capture

     

    • VokoscreenNG is the most popular Linux alternative to FastStone Capture.

    • VokoscreenNG is Free and Open SourceFastStone Capture is Paid and Proprietary
    • VokoscreenNG is LightweightFastStone Capture is not according to our users
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    Screen Studio is a macOS screen recording software that enhances video recordings with features like mouse movement smoothing, automatic click event zoom, and cinematic motion blur. It also allows for the addition of attractive b...

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    Camtasia

     231 likes
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    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.

    252 Camtasia alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Camtasia screenshot 1

    Top Camtasia Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Built-in Screen Capture
    3.  Built-in editor
    4.  Capture Video
    5.  Image Annotations
    6.  Interface Overlay
    7.  Support for HD videos
    8.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    9.  Swiping from all window edges
    10.  Graphical component
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Ad-free

    Camtasia VS FastStone Capture

     
    Comments about Camtasia as an Alternative to FastStone Capture
    Guest
    Negative •Nov 5, 2015
    0

    Camtasia is a video editor.

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    • Some users think Camtasia is a great FastStone Capture alternative, some don't.

    • Camtasia is Freemium and ProprietaryFastStone Capture is Paid and Proprietary
  7. Cap icon

    Cap

     18 likes
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    Cap is an open source alternative to Loom. It's a video messaging tool that allows you to record, edit and share videos in seconds.

    72 Cap alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Cap screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  OCR
    4.  Webcam recording
    5.  AI-Powered
    6.  Video annotation

    Cap VS FastStone Capture

     
  8. Spectacle icon

    Spectacle

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    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.

    184 Spectacle alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    Spectacle screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Annotate Screenshot
    2.  Auto File Naming
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    9.  Upload Screenshot
    10.  Portable
    11.  Keyboard Shortcuts
    12.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    Spectacle VS FastStone Capture

     
  10. Screen Studio icon

    Screen Studio

     12 likes
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    Screen Studio is a macOS screen recording software that enhances video recordings with features like mouse movement smoothing, automatic click event zoom, and cinematic motion blur. It also allows for the addition of attractive backgrounds, transforming recordings into polished...

    79 Screen Studio alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Screen Studio screenshot 1

    Top Screen Studio Features

    1.  Custom Backgrounds
    2.  Custom Cursors
    3.  Annotate Screenshot
    4.  Capture Video
    5.  System audio recording
    6.  Image zoom
    7.  Crop video
    8.  Tutorials
    9.  GIF recording
    10.  Video Maker
    11.  Normalize Volume

    Screen Studio VS FastStone Capture

     
  11. Loom icon

    Loom

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    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.

    198 Loom alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Loom screenshot 1

    Loom Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Capture Video

    Loom VS FastStone Capture

     

    • Loom is the most popular Android, iPhone & Android Tablet alternative to FastStone Capture.

    • Loom is Freemium and ProprietaryFastStone Capture is Paid and Proprietary
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    Screenpresso

     55 likes
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    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.

    108 Screenpresso alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Workspace

    Screenpresso Features

    1.  Annotate Screenshot
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Full-page Screenshot
    4.  Portable
    5.  Edit screenshots
    6.  Built-in Image editor
    7.  Share screenshots

    Screenpresso VS FastStone Capture

     
  13. CleanShot X icon

    CleanShot X

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    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.

    177 CleanShot X alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    CleanShot X screenshot 1

    CleanShot X Features

    1.  Annotate Screenshot
    2.  Upload Screenshot
    3.  OCR
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Full-page Screenshot
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  No registration required
    9.  No Tracking

    CleanShot X VS FastStone Capture

     
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