Glyfo AlternativesScreenshot Capture Tools and other similar apps like Glyfo

Apps similar to Glyfo include Greenshot, which is open source with a free version. Other options are OSS Document Scanner, MakeACopy, Spectacle and Snagit. There's no shortage of Screenshot Capture Tools like Glyfo, with more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and iPad.

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  1. Greenshot icon
     734 likes

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

    280 Greenshot alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  2. The OSS Document Scanner is a free and Open Source app to transform your mobile device into a powerful document scanner.

    109 OSS Document Scanner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
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  3. MakeACopy icon
     21 likes

    MakeACopy is an open-source document scanner app for Android that allows you to digitize paper documents with OCR functionality. The app is designed to be privacy-friendly, working completely offline without any cloud connection or tracking.

    75 MakeACopy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
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  4. Spectacle icon
     44 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.

    235 Spectacle alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
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  5. Snagit icon
     202 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.

    289 Snagit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  6. NormCap icon
     26 likes

    OCR powered screen-capture tool to capture information instead of images.

    78 NormCap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. CamScanner icon
     74 likes

    Your portable scanner. Use your camera to get high quality scans of paper documents, receipts, notes and more. Anytime, anywhere.

    174 CamScanner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  8. OpenScan icon
     28 likes

    OpenScan is an open source app that enables users to scan hardcopies of documents or notes and convert it to PDF or JPEG files. Its motto is "No ads. No data collection. We respect your privacy.".

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Android
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  9. Capture2text icon
     34 likes

    Capture2Text enables users to quickly OCR a portion of the screen using a keyboard shortcut.

    75 Capture2text alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Text Lens icon
     5 likes

    Extract text from anywhere on your screen (OCR). Perfect for capturing text from videos, PDFs, presentations, or any app where copying isn't possible.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Mac
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