Greenshot Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to Greenshot for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac alternative is Flameshot, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Greenshot and loads of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Greenshot are Ksnip, Lightshot, Snagit and NormCap.

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Greenshot alternatives are mainly Screenshot Capture Tools, but if you're looking for Screen Recorders or Screen Casting Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows + Open Source. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Greenshot.
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Efficient screenshot tool providing OCR, exports to Office apps, supports image editing and sharing, occupying minimal space with 32 languages.

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Greenshot alternatives page was last updated Feb 13, 2025
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  1. Flameshot icon

    Flameshot

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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.

    66 Flameshot alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Customizable
    4.  Privacy focused
    5.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Drawing on screenshot
    2.  Annotate Screenshot
    3.  Edit screenshots
    4.  Selecting part of screen
    5.  Upload directly to Imgur
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Shortcut keys
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Instant edit screenshots
    10.  Blur Filter
    11.  Highlighter
    12.  Filenames patterns

    Flameshot VS Greenshot

     
    Comments about Flameshot as an Alternative to Greenshot
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    Sep 10, 2018
    6

    Very quick with a lot of features. Layout is different than Greenshot, functions are really similar.

    Top Negative Comment
    bluMyst
    Jul 14, 2024
    0

    I wanted a cross-platform way to be able to:

    • Screenshot a rectangular area
    • Automatically open that screenshot in an arbitrary external app

    It seems like Flameshot does have that feature, but I wasn't able to figure out how to make it work. The UI seemed broken for me on Windows.

    Most Recent Comment
    disassembler
    Negative •Oct 3, 2022
    0

    No OCR and other magical features

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    • Most users think Flameshot is a great Greenshot alternative.

    • Flameshot is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Greenshot.

    • Flameshot is Free and Open SourceGreenshot is Freemium and Open Source
    • Flameshot is Lightweight and CustomizableGreenshot is not according to our users
  2. Ksnip icon

    Ksnip

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

    51 Ksnip alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    Annotations

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Image Annotations
    2.  Annotate Screenshot
    3.  Blur Filter
    4.  Edit screenshots
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Upload directly to Imgur
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Built-in viewer
    9.  Upload Screenshot
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Command line interface
    12.  Tabbed interface

    Ksnip VS Greenshot

     
    Comments about Ksnip as an Alternative to Greenshot
    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Positive •Oct 19, 2020
    3

    Almost all Greenshot features are available.

    Guest
    Positive •Sep 8, 2023
    1

    Greenshot is not maintained anymore, no new release for several years.

    Ksnip has all the features in needed from Greenshot, and isn't running on a bloated electron engine, but on QT5

    Guest
    Positive •Jul 28, 2021
    0

    It is almost as easy to add rectangles, arrows, lines and text to a screenshot and even to any image already existing.

    Greenshot Icon
    Ksnip icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Ksnip is a great Greenshot alternative.

    • Ksnip is Free and Open SourceGreenshot is Freemium and Open Source
    • Ksnip is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGreenshot is not according to our users
  4. Lightshot icon

    Lightshot

     204 likes
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    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.

    175 Lightshot alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Wine
    • Mozilla Firefox
    LightShot's site prnt.sc or prntscr.com
    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.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    Lightshot VS Greenshot

     
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  6. 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.

    191 Snagit alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Snagit screenshot 1

    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

    Snagit VS Greenshot

     
    Comments about Snagit as an Alternative to Greenshot
    meyerisch
    Positive •Apr 24, 2020
    -1

    Many features, sharing to screencast.com (cloud)

    Greenshot Icon
    Snagit icon

    • Most users think Snagit is a great Greenshot alternative.

    • Snagit is the most popular commercial alternative to Greenshot.

    • Snagit is Paid and ProprietaryGreenshot is Freemium and Open Source
  7. NormCap icon

    NormCap

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

    55 NormCap alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    NormCap screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  OCR
    2.  Cross-Platform
    3.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    4.  Screenshot OCR
    5.  Image to text
    6.  Portable
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  High-dpi support

    NormCap VS Greenshot

     
  8. Shottr icon

    Shottr

     20 likes
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    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.

    78 Shottr alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Shottr screenshot 1

    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

    Shottr VS Greenshot

     
  10. Snipaste icon

    Snipaste

     30 likes
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    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.

    52 Snipaste alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Snipaste screenshot 1

    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

    Snipaste VS Greenshot

     
  11. CleanShot X icon

    CleanShot X

     18 likes
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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.

    178 CleanShot X alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    CleanShot X screenshot 1

    CleanShot X Features

    1.  Annotate Screenshot
    2.  Upload Screenshot
    3.  OCR
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Full-page Screenshot
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  No registration required
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Keystroke Visualization

    CleanShot X VS Greenshot

     
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