Jing AlternativesTop Screenshot Capture Tools & Screen Recorders like Jing

Jing is described as 'Whether for work, home, or play, Jing gives you the ability to create basic visual elements and share them with others' and is a very popular screenshot capture tool in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Jing for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and Google Chrome apps. The best Jing alternative is ShareX, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Jing are Greenshot, SimpleScreenRecorder, FastStone Capture and PicPick.

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  1. ShareX icon

    ShareX

     788 likes
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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

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
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    Comments about ShareX as an Alternative to Jing
    Ola Johansson
    Positive
    3

    It works but video is kind of complex and not the simple style Jing does. Screenshot works great.

    Guest
    Negative
    4

    It's too complicated and not as simple as far as a screenshot tool.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think ShareX is a great Jing alternative.

    • ShareX is the most popular Windows alternative to Jing.

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

    • ShareX is Free and Open SourceJing is Free and Proprietary
    • ShareX is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedJing is not according to our users
  2. Greenshot icon

    Greenshot

     715 likes
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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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about Greenshot as an Alternative to Jing
    Guest
    Negative
    8

    It only takes images capture and not video

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    6

    Jing allows voice annotation, that makes it special. Greenshot does mere screenshots.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Greenshot is a great Jing alternative, some don't.

    • Greenshot is the most popular Mac alternative to Jing.

    • Greenshot is Freemium and Open SourceJing is Free and Proprietary
    • Greenshot is Lightweight and CustomizableJing is not according to our users
  4. SimpleScreenRecorder icon

    SimpleScreenRecorder

     148 likes
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    SimpleScreenRecorder is a Linux screen recorder that supports X11 and OpenGL. It is easy to use, feature-rich, and has a Qt-based graphical user interface. It can record the entire screen or part of it, or record OpenGL applications directly.

    141 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    • Some users think SimpleScreenRecorder is a great Jing alternative, some don't.

    • SimpleScreenRecorder is the most popular Linux alternative to Jing.

    • SimpleScreenRecorder is Free and Open SourceJing is Free and Proprietary
    • SimpleScreenRecorder is LightweightJing is not according to our users
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  6. FastStone Capture icon

    FastStone Capture

     222 likes
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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

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    • FastStone Capture is Paid and ProprietaryJing is Free and Proprietary
    • FastStone Capture is LightweightJing is not according to our users
  7. PicPick icon

    PicPick

     197 likes
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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)
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    • PicPick is the most popular SaaS alternative to Jing.

    • PicPick is Free Personal and ProprietaryJing is Free and Proprietary
    • PicPick is CustomizableJing is not according to our users
  8. 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.

    202 Snagit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  10. Bandicam icon

    Bandicam

     130 likes
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    Bandicam is a lightweight screen recorder for Windows that can capture anything on your PC screen. Also, it makes it possible to record a certain area on a PC screen, or capture a game.

    158 Bandicam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Get Started
     
  11. Snipping Tool icon

    Snipping Tool

     230 likes
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    Snipping Tool is a screen capture utility that allows users to take screenshots of specific objects or full screens, annotate them, and save or share the captured images or videos.

    152 Snipping Tool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Snipping Tool as an Alternative to Jing
    Guest
    Negative
    3

    Snipping Tool is only for screenshots. It does not record video/audio.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    cut out Frame not as flexible as in Jing

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Jing is for video, Snipping Tool isn't

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Snipping Tool is a legitimate Jing alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Snipping Tool is Free and ProprietaryJing is also Free and Proprietary
    • Snipping Tool is LightweightJing is not according to our users
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    Camtasia

     233 likes
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    This all-in-one solution offers screen and webcam recording, video editing, and chroma key features, producing stunning HD-quality content easily shareable on platforms like YouTube and Screencast.com. Designed for training, presentations, and more, it supports H.264 format and compact file sizes.

    268 Camtasia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    Comments about Camtasia as an Alternative to Jing
    Guest
    Negative
    3

    too big, slow, and complicated by comparison to Jing. Camtasia is a full video editing package and is very slow at saving videos as it has slow post-processing; whereas Jing encodes as it goes and saves the video immediately.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Camtasia is a great Jing alternative, some don't.

    • Camtasia is the most popular Web-based alternative to Jing.

    • Camtasia is Freemium and ProprietaryJing is Free and Proprietary
  13. Lightshot icon

    Lightshot

     206 likes
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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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    Comments about Lightshot as an Alternative to Jing
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Jing's main function is video, not still shots.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    igor Griffiths
    Negative
    -1

    I tried this and if it does do video capture it is well hidden. Screen capture is as basic as it gets, press print screen.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    bigmeanmikerich
    Positive
    -2

    For stills, Lightshot is a great drop-in replacement for Jing. The same quick, easy ability to draw boxes, add text, copy to clipboard, or save your image are all present. Additional annotation tools and an option to automatically downscale retina displays are actually making me like LightShot more than I liked Jing!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Lightshot is a great Jing alternative.

    • Lightshot is Free and ProprietaryJing is also Free and Proprietary
    • Lightshot is LightweightJing is not according to our users
  14. Spectacle icon

    Spectacle

     36 likes
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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

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
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  15. CamStudio icon

    CamStudio

     177 likes
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    Record your computer screen with audio input from Mic or Speakers. Also shows mouse clicks in addition to the regular cursor. Simple interface with ability to record in AVI or export as swf.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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