GNOME Screenshot AlternativesScreenshot Capture Tools and other similar apps like GNOME Screenshot

GNOME Screenshot is described as 'Utility used in the GNOME desktop environment for taking screenshots. It was part of the GNOME Utilities (gnome-utils) package, but was split into its own package for the 3.3.1 version in 2011' and is a screenshot capture tool in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to GNOME Screenshot for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Google Chrome apps. The best GNOME Screenshot alternative is ShareX, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GNOME Screenshot are Greenshot, Ksnip, Snipping Tool and FastStone Capture.

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  1. ShareX icon
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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

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
     
    • ShareX is the most popular Windows alternative to GNOME Screenshot.

    • ShareX is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to GNOME Screenshot.

    • ShareX is Free and Open SourceGNOME Screenshot is also Free and Open Source
    • ShareX is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedGNOME Screenshot is not according to our users
  2. Greenshot icon
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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 (GPL-3.0)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
    • Greenshot is the most popular Mac alternative to GNOME Screenshot.

    • Greenshot is Freemium and Open SourceGNOME Screenshot is Free and Open Source
    • Greenshot is Lightweight and CustomizableGNOME Screenshot is not according to our users
  3. Ksnip icon
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    Ksnip is a Qt based cross-platform screenshot tool that provides many annotation features for your screenshots.

    59 Ksnip alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
     
    • Ksnip is the most popular Linux alternative to GNOME Screenshot.

    • Ksnip is Free and Open SourceGNOME Screenshot is also Free and Open Source
    • Ksnip is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedGNOME Screenshot is not according to our users
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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

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • FastStone Capture is the most popular commercial alternative to GNOME Screenshot.

    • FastStone Capture is Paid and ProprietaryGNOME Screenshot is Free and Open Source
    • FastStone Capture is LightweightGNOME Screenshot is not according to our users
  5. PicPick icon
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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)
     
    • PicPick is the most popular SaaS alternative to GNOME Screenshot.

    • PicPick is Free Personal and ProprietaryGNOME Screenshot is Free and Open Source
    • PicPick is CustomizableGNOME Screenshot is not according to our users
  6. Snagit icon
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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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  7. Lightshot icon
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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
     
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    Save anything you see online - including text, links and images - into your Evernote account with a single click.

    198 Evernote Web Clipper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    • Evernote Web Clipper is Free and ProprietaryGNOME Screenshot is Free and Open Source
  9. Spectacle icon
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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

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
     
  10. Pixsnip icon
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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
     
  11. CleanShot X icon
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    Capture and record screens on Mac with CleanShot X, featuring seamless recording, custom keyboard shortcuts, customizable wallpapers, Quick Access Overlay, and Desktop icon toggle for a tidy user interface.

    191 CleanShot X alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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