FastStone Capture AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Screen Casting Tools

The best Screen Casting 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 17 are Screen Casting Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Screen Casting Tool alternatives to FastStone Capture are Snagit, VokoscreenNG, Camtasia and Loom.

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FastStone Capture alternatives are mainly Screen Casting Tools, but if you're looking for Screenshot Capture Tools or Screen Recorders 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
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    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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    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. 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
  8. FuseBase Capture icon

    FuseBase Capture

     32 likes
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    Capture full and partial screenshots, record screen or webcam videos with extensive editing tools, including annotations, video conversion to gif/mp4, and sharing options. Create step-by-step guides enhanced by AI, save in multiple formats, and utilize cloud storage integration.

    152 FuseBase Capture alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    FuseBase Capture screenshot 1

    Top FuseBase Capture Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Annotate Screenshot
    3.  Full-page Screenshot
    4.  Upload Screenshot
    5.  OCR
    6.  Shared links
    7.  Edit screenshots
    8.  Built-in editor
    9. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    10.  Built-in AI Assistant
    11.  Record videos

    FuseBase Capture VS FastStone Capture

     
  10. Easy Screen Capture and Annotation icon

    Easy Screen Capture and Annotation

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    Easy Screen Capture and Annotation lets you capture and annotate any part of the screen. The main goal of the product is to speed up the capture and editing process saving you valuable time by automating repetitive tasks.

    111 Easy Screen Capture and Annotation alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Easy Screen Capture and Annotation screenshot 1

    Easy Screen Capture and Annotation VS FastStone Capture

     
  11. TinyTake icon

    TinyTake

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    TinyTake is a free screen capture software for Microsoft Windows. With TinyTake, you can capture images and videos of your computer screen, add comments and share them with others in minutes. TinyTake is built by MangoApps and is available for free.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    TinyTake screenshot 1

    TinyTake Features

    1.  Annotate Screenshot
    2.  Proxy support
    3.  Share screenshots
    4.  Capture Video
    5.  Record videos

    TinyTake VS FastStone Capture

     
  12. TechSmith Capture icon

    TechSmith Capture

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    TechSmith Capture provides a simple, free way to create basic screenshots and screen recordings and share them with others.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Main screen of TechSmith Capture

    Top TechSmith Capture Features

    1.  Annotate Screenshot
    2.  Built-in viewer
    3.  Upload Screenshot
    4.  Share screenshots
    5.  Image Annotations
    6.  Integrated File Sharing
    7.  Record HD screen
    8.  Image Sharing
    9.  Video upload
    10.  Shared links
    11.  Upload images
    12.  Record videos

    TechSmith Capture VS FastStone Capture

     
  13. Quick Screen Recorder icon

    Quick Screen Recorder

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    Quick Screen Recorder is a lightweight desktop screen recorder for Windows, built on top of WinForms (C#).

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Quick Screen Recorder screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free

    Quick Screen Recorder VS FastStone Capture

     
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