FastStone Capture AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Screenshot Capture Tools

The best Screenshot Capture 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 Screenshot Capture Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Screenshot Capture Tool alternatives to FastStone Capture are Greenshot, PicPick, Snagit and Camtasia.

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FastStone Capture alternatives are mainly Screenshot Capture Tools, but if you're looking for Screen Recorders 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

     751 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
    Main window

    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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    Greenshot

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

    199 Greenshot alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Image Annotations
    2.  Usability
    3.  Annotate Screenshot
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  GPLv3
    7.  Edit screenshots
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Portable
    10.  Full-page Screenshot
    11.  Upload Screenshot
    12.  OCR

    Greenshot VS FastStone Capture

     
    Comments about Greenshot as an Alternative to FastStone Capture
    Top Positive Comment
    TBayAreaPat
    Mar 5, 2025
    0

    Greenshot hasn't been updated since 2017 and points to Internet Explorer

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    Jul 31, 2015
    0

    It is not screen cast maker.

    Most Recent Comment
    WillZegal
    Positive •Jun 30, 2023
    0

    It seems that the Mac version is not as good and as complete as the PC one.

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

    • Greenshot is the most popular Mac alternative to FastStone Capture.

    • Greenshot is Freemium and Open SourceFastStone Capture is Paid and Proprietary
    • Greenshot is Lightweight and CustomizableFastStone Capture is not according to our users
  4. PicPick icon

    PicPick

     194 likes
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    A full-featured screen capture tool, Intuitive image editor, color picker, color palette, pixel-ruler, protractor, crosshair, whiteboard and more.

    192 PicPick alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    PicPick screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Full-page Screenshot
    2.  Edit screenshots
    3.  Portable
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Record desktop activity
    6.  Share screenshots
    7.  Color Palette
    8.  Tabbed interface

    PicPick VS FastStone Capture

     
    Comments about PicPick as an Alternative to FastStone Capture
    Guest
    Positive •Mar 22, 2018
    0

    It's a great FREE clone of FastStone Capture, simple and powerful

    Guest
    Positive •Dec 9, 2017
    0

    Fewer steps for making same things. But: No square callouts (only round ones), no spotlight feature, and no torn edge effect.

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

    • PicPick is the most popular SaaS alternative to FastStone Capture.

    • PicPick is Free Personal and ProprietaryFastStone Capture is Paid and Proprietary
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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
    Snagit screenshot 1

    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
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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.

    255 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
  8. Lightshot icon

    Lightshot

     204 likes
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    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.

    175 Lightshot alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Wine
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Warning

    The Lightshot app generates URLs that are easy to guess or scrape, making it alarmingly easy for anyone to view grabs of private messages or intimate photos.

    Bundleware

    Offers to install Russian software Yandex Alisa, Yandex Browser and other products from Yandex company.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Annotate Screenshot
    2.  Edit screenshots
    3.  Instant edit screenshots
    4.  Low memory usage
    5.  Override print-screen hotkey
    6.  Share screenshots
    7.  Upload Screenshot
    8.  Built-in editor
    9.  Downscale Retina Display
    10.  Colored Text
    11.  Native application
    12.  Browser extension

    Lightshot VS FastStone Capture

     
  10. 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

     
  11. Spectacle icon

    Spectacle

     33 likes
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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

     
  12. Evernote Web Clipper icon

    Evernote Web Clipper

     101 likes
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    Save anything you see online - including text, links and images - into your Evernote account with a single click.

    196 Evernote Web Clipper alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Internet Explorer
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Firefox
    Evernote Web Clipper screenshot 1

    Evernote Web Clipper Features

    1.  Annotate Screenshot
    2.  Web Clipper
    3.  Save web page for offline use
    4.  Website screenshots
    5.  Screenshot OCR
    6.  Instant edit screenshots
    7.  Browser extension
    8.  Microsoft Edge extension
    9.  Image recognition

    Evernote Web Clipper VS FastStone Capture

     

    • Evernote Web Clipper is the most popular Web-based alternative to FastStone Capture.

    • Evernote Web Clipper is Free and ProprietaryFastStone Capture is Paid and Proprietary
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    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...

    80 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

     
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