Pensela is an screen annotation tool that can also take screenshots available cross-platform.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux Mobile


Gromit-MPX is described as 'On-screen annotation tool that works with any Unix desktop environment under X11 as well as Wayland' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Gromit-MPX for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Linux Mobile and Python apps. The best Gromit-MPX alternative is CapyCursor, which is free. Other great apps like Gromit-MPX are Epic Pen, ZoomIt, gInk and Screen Marker and Recorder.
Pensela is an screen annotation tool that can also take screenshots available cross-platform.


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