Greenshot AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Image Editors

The best Image Editor alternative to Greenshot is ShareX, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Greenshot and 18 are Image Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Image Editor alternatives to Greenshot are PicPick, ShotLab, FireShot and PrintScreen.ly.

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  1. ShareX icon
     865 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.

    342 ShareX alternatives

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    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    • PortableApps.com
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  2. PicPick icon
     200 likes

    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.

    250 PicPick alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • PortableApps.com
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  3. ShotLab icon
     7 likes

    ShotLab is a lightweight screenshot editor built for creators, indie hackers, and marketers who want better engagement without spending hours on design.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Online
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  4. FireShot icon
     42 likes

    Capture full web page screenshots in Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Pale Moon or Internet Explorer Quick screenshots and annotations!

    168 FireShot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Thunderbird
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    • Opera
    • Internet Explorer
    • Pale Moon
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  5. PrintScreen.ly is a desktop-first screenshot and screen recording app for macOS, Windows, and Linux, with web, iOS, and Android versions. Capture regions, windows, fullscreen, or entire scrolling pages with pixel precision.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  6. Imagine icon
     71 likes

    Imagine is an Image & Animation Viewer for Windows with screen capture function.

    119 Imagine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
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  7. The Fenêtre Capture Tool for making professional screenshots and screen recordings. With advanced functions and abilities that other free capture tools don't offer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. Pixtel Capture is a Windows screen capture app combining 12+ capture modes, annotation, and one-click sharing to Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Jira, and Office — all in one place. Free plan available; paid plans from $25/yr.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. Snipboard icon
     19 likes

    Snipboard (previously known as Snaggy) is an image host that lets you quickly paste and share images from your clipboard directly online.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. Sniptool icon
     3 likes

    Snip tool is a screen capture tool that lets you capture one or more selected areas on your desktop and save it with optional annotations.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. Shotomatic is a Mac app for recording a desktop task as an editable screenshot guide. Action Capture saves the target screen immediately before each accepted click, marks the action, and adds the step to a document.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Mac
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