Flameshot AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Screen Recorders

The best Screen Recorder alternative to Flameshot is ShareX, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Flameshot and 19 are Screen Recorders so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Screen Recorder alternatives to Flameshot are Snagit, Snipping Tool, Spectacle and macshot.

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Flameshot alternatives are mainly Screen Recorders, but if you're looking for Screenshot Capture Tools or Screen Casting Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux and Mac. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Flameshot.
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  1. ShareX icon
     803 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.

    265 ShareX alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
     
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    ShareX vs Flameshot Comments
    abogawat
    Positive
    0

    Way more features, including screen recording.

    smmirismaili
    Positive
    0

    Live editing possibility + a lot of another good features

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • ShareX is Free and Open SourceFlameshot is also Free and Open Source
  2. 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.

    216 Snagit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    Snagit vs Flameshot Comments
    Nicolas
    Positive
    0

    Powerful editor and 10-times more capture options

    • Snagit is Paid and ProprietaryFlameshot is Free and Open Source
  3. 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.

    205 Spectacle alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
     
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    Spectacle vs Flameshot Comments
    arsCynic
    Positive
    0

    At first glance largely similar to Flameshot, but it can record as well which is a big plus.

    • Spectacle is Free and Open SourceFlameshot is also Free and Open Source
  4. ScreenFloat icon
     3 likes

    Maximize productivity on Mac with intuitive screen captures, Picture in Picture, and versatile annotation capabilities.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. Capty icon
     4 likes

    Capture your screen, windows, or regions on macOS, record with audio, edit screenshots and videos using built-in tools like shapes, blur, and redaction, export in various formats with multiple quality presets, enjoy ad-free usage, offline access, and no registration.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. SnapTray icon
     2 likes

    SnapTray is a tray-native screenshot and screen recording app for macOS and Windows. It is built for fast desktop workflows: capture a region, explain it instantly, keep references on screen, and turn the same moment into a shareable image or video.

    4 SnapTray alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  7. Gyazo icon
     30 likes

    Gyazo lets you instantly grab the screen and upload the image to the web. You can easily share on Chat, Social, Email, or anywhere!

    109 Gyazo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
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