Free Snipping Tool AlternativesScreenshot Capture Tools and other similar apps like Free Snipping Tool

Free Snipping Tool is described as 'With Free Snipping Tool, not just you create snips, you can save your snips on major backup services like Imgur, Google Drive and Dropbox. Not just this you can also upload them via FTP or simple WebRequest' and is a screenshot capture tool in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Free Snipping Tool for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and Google Chrome apps. The best Free Snipping Tool alternative is ShareX, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Free Snipping Tool are Flameshot, Greenshot, Ksnip and Snipping Tool.

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  1. ShareX icon

    ShareX

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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.

    252 ShareX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
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    • ShareX is the most popular Windows alternative to Free Snipping Tool.

    • ShareX is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Free Snipping Tool.

    • ShareX is Free and Open SourceFree Snipping Tool is Freemium and Proprietary
    • ShareX is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedFree Snipping Tool is not according to our users
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    Flameshot

     247 likes
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    Flameshot is a free, open-source screenshot tool that is cross-platform compatible, offering customization, editing features, CLI scripting, and direct Imgur uploads for seamless sharing. It provides an intuitive user experience through features like area selection, annotations, and saving options.

    75 Flameshot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    Powerful, yet simple to use open-source screenshot software
     

    • Flameshot is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Free Snipping Tool.

    • Flameshot is Free and Open SourceFree Snipping Tool is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Flameshot is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedFree Snipping Tool is not according to our users
  4. Greenshot icon

    Greenshot

     715 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.

    209 Greenshot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Provides versatile screen capture options, built-in image annotation, color picking and palette, precision measurement tools like ruler and protractor, hotkey customization, clipboard and multi-format support, simple tray access,...

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  6. Ksnip icon

    Ksnip

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    Ksnip is a Qt based cross-platform screenshot tool that provides many annotation features for your screenshots.

    59 Ksnip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
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  8. FastStone Capture icon

    FastStone Capture

     222 likes
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    A powerful, lightweight, yet full-featured screen capture tool that allows you to easily capture and annotate anything on the screen including windows, objects, menus, full screen, rectangular/freehand regions and even scrolling windows/web pages.

    183 FastStone Capture alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • FastStone Capture is the most popular commercial alternative to Free Snipping Tool.

    • FastStone Capture is Paid and ProprietaryFree Snipping Tool is Freemium and Proprietary
    • FastStone Capture is LightweightFree Snipping Tool is not according to our users
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    PicPick

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    Provides versatile screen capture options, built-in image annotation, color picking and palette, precision measurement tools like ruler and protractor, hotkey customization, clipboard and multi-format support, simple tray access, sharing, and portable operation.

    201 PicPick alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • PicPick is the most popular SaaS alternative to Free Snipping Tool.

    • PicPick is Free Personal and ProprietaryFree Snipping Tool is Freemium and Proprietary
    • PicPick is CustomizableFree Snipping Tool is not according to our users
  11. Snagit icon

    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.

    202 Snagit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  12. Lightshot icon

    Lightshot

     206 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.

    185 Lightshot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning
    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Wine
    • Mozilla Firefox
    LightShot's site prnt.sc or prntscr.com
     
  13. Evernote Web Clipper icon

    Evernote Web Clipper

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

    197 Evernote Web Clipper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Internet Explorer
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Firefox
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    • Evernote Web Clipper is the most popular Web-based alternative to Free Snipping Tool.

    • Evernote Web Clipper is Free and ProprietaryFree Snipping Tool is Freemium and Proprietary
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    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.

    195 Spectacle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
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  15. Pixsnip icon

    Pixsnip

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    Privacy-focused screenshot utility with local-only storage, capture and post-editing, precision tools like rulers and color picker, grouping, collage and card creation, full history, an intuitive interface, and no cloud or login required for secure offline workflows.

    54 Pixsnip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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