FastStone Capture Alternatives for Mac

FastStone Capture is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is Greenshot, 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 available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to FastStone Capture are LightShot, Snagit, Camtasia and Cap.

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FastStone Capture alternatives are mainly Screenshot Capture Tools but may also be Screen Recorders or Screen Casting 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 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 Feb 3, 2025
  1. Greenshot icon
     704 likes

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

    201 Greenshot alternatives
    image editor (no stamp with greenshot)

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Image Annotations
    2.  Usability
    3.  Annotate Screenshot
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  GPLv3
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Edit screenshots
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Portable
    10.  Full-page Screenshot
    11.  Upload Screenshot
    12.  OCR
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    Comments about Greenshot as an Alternative to FastStone Capture
     
       
    WillZegal

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

    Positive commentJun 30, 2023
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    Guest

    GreenShot have all same capacities of FastStone Capture... and more and it's free :)

    Positive commentJan 14, 2020
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    Guest

    It is not screen cast maker.

    Negative commentJul 31, 2015
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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
  2. LightShot icon
     205 likes

    Lightshot - easy screenshot tool, is screen capture tool for Windows and Mac platforms, with the added advantage of automatically uploading it online for sharing or editing.

    177 LightShot alternatives
    LightShot's site prnt.sc or prntscr.com

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Wine
    • Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

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  3. Snagit icon
     198 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.

    193 Snagit alternatives
    Snagit screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    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
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    • 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. Camtasia icon
     229 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.

    252 Camtasia alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    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
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    Comments about Camtasia as an Alternative to FastStone Capture
     
    Guest

    Camtasia is a video editor.

    Negative commentNov 5, 2015
    0
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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
  5. Cap icon
     15 likes

    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.

    69 Cap alternatives
    Cap screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  OCR
    4.  Webcam recording
    5.  AI-Powered
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  6. Screen Studio icon
     10 likes

    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...

    71 Screen Studio alternatives
    Screen Studio screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac

    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
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  7. Shottr icon
     19 likes

    Shottr is a small, fast, human-sized screenshot app built for those who care about pixels. It was crafted with Swift, optimized for M1, and is completely free at the moment.

    77 Shottr alternatives
    Shottr screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  OCR
    2.  Measurement-Tools
    3.  Screenshot OCR
    4.  Annotate Screenshot
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Full-page Screenshot
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  8. Snipaste icon
     30 likes

    Snipaste is a simple but powerful snipping tool, and also allows you to pin the screenshot back onto the screen. Snip. Then paste. Free. Customizable. Portable.

    50 Snipaste alternatives
    Snipaste screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Annotate Screenshot
    2.  Customizable shortcuts
    3.  Edit screenshots
    4.  Upload Screenshot
    5.  Full-page Screenshot
    6.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Share screenshots
    11.  Pin the specified window on top of all
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  9. AutoShot icon
     3 likes

    Tired of manually taking screenshots to document your work or track progress? Meet AutoShot, a macOS app that automatically captures screenshots at set intervals so you can focus on your work.

    15 AutoShot alternatives
    AutoShot screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Interval shooting
    3.  Automated Screenshots
    AutoShot iconFastStone Capture Icon

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  10. ishare icon
     4 likes

    The definitive screen capture utility for macOS, designed with simplicity and efficiency in mind.

    19 ishare alternatives
    ishare screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Upload Screenshot
    4.  Dark Mode
    ishare iconFastStone Capture Icon

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