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, Google Chrome, Web-based and Mozilla Firefox apps. The best Jing alternative is ShareX, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Jing are Greenshot, FastStone Capture, SimpleScreenRecorder and PicPick.

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Whether for work, home, or play, Jing gives you the ability to create basic visual elements and share them with others.

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Jing alternatives page was last updated Mar 26, 2021
  1. ShareX icon
     742 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.

    243 ShareX alternatives
    Main window

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Screenshot OCR
    4.  Capture Video
    5.  Edit screenshots
    6.  Built-in Image editor
    7.  Share Videos
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  GIF recording
    10.  Support for Hotkeys
    11.  Share screenshots
    12.  Record videos
    ShareX iconJing Icon

    ShareX VS Jing

    Is ShareX a good alternative to Jing?
     
    Comments about ShareX as an Alternative to Jing
     
    Ola Johansson

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

    Positive commentOct 4, 2016
    3
    Guest

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

    Negative commentNov 21, 2019
    4
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    ShareX icon
    • 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 CustomizableJing is not according to our users
  2. Greenshot icon
     707 likes

    Lightweight screenshot tool offering OCR, exports to Office apps and online storage, integration with external commands, supporting 32 languages and minimal space requirement.

    201 Greenshot alternatives
    image editor (no stamp with greenshot)

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Image Annotations
    2.  Usability
    3.  Annotate Screenshot
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  GPLv3
    7.  Edit screenshots
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Portable
    10.  Full-page Screenshot
    11.  Upload Screenshot
    12.  OCR
    Greenshot iconJing Icon

    Greenshot VS Jing

    Is Greenshot a good alternative to Jing?
     
    Comments about Greenshot as an Alternative to Jing
     
    Guest

    It only takes images capture and not video

    Negative commentDec 9, 2016
    8
    Guest

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

    Negative commentNov 10, 2015
    6
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    Greenshot icon
    • 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
  3. FastStone Capture icon
     220 likes

    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.

    172 FastStone Capture alternatives
    FastStone Capture screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Image Annotations
    3.  Capture mouse pointer
    4.  Portable
    5.  Support for FTP
    6.  Annotate Screenshot
    7.  Upload Screenshot
    8.  Join Images
    FastStone Capture iconJing Icon

    FastStone Capture VS Jing

    Is FastStone Capture a good alternative to Jing?
     
    • 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
  4. SimpleScreenRecorder icon
     140 likes

    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.

    135 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives
    SimpleScreenRecorder screenshot 1
    SimpleScreenRecorder screenshot 2

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Capture Video
    3.  Record videos
    4.  Record HD screen
    5.  Live Screen Recording
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Support for Gestures
    8.  Legacy Firefox Addon
    SimpleScreenRecorder iconJing Icon

    SimpleScreenRecorder VS Jing

    Is SimpleScreenRecorder a good alternative to Jing?
     
    • 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
  5. PicPick icon
     193 likes

    A full-featured screen capture tool, Intuitive image editor, color picker, color palette, pixel-ruler, protractor, crosshair, whiteboard and more.

    191 PicPick alternatives
    PicPick screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    PicPick Features

    1.  Full-page Screenshot
    2.  Edit screenshots
    3.  Portable
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Record desktop activity
    6.  Share screenshots
    7.  Color Palette
    8.  Tabbed interface
    PicPick iconJing Icon

    PicPick VS Jing

    Is PicPick a good alternative to Jing?
     
    • PicPick is the most popular SaaS alternative to Jing.

    • PicPick is Free Personal and ProprietaryJing is Free and Proprietary
  6. Snipping Tool icon
     228 likes

    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.

    145 Snipping Tool alternatives
    Snipping Tool screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Annotate Screenshot
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  OCR
    6.  Screen Sharing
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Bundled with Windows
    Snipping Tool iconJing Icon

    Snipping Tool VS Jing

    Is Snipping Tool a good alternative to Jing?
     
    Comments about Snipping Tool as an Alternative to Jing
     
    Guest

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

    Negative commentApr 20, 2017
    3
    Guest

    cut out Frame not as flexible as in Jing

    Negative commentSep 18, 2015
    1
    Guest

    Jing is for video, Snipping Tool isn't

    Negative commentJul 24, 2018
    0
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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
  7. Snagit icon
     198 likes

    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.

    192 Snagit alternatives
    Snagit screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    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 iconJing Icon

    Snagit VS Jing

    Is Snagit a good alternative to Jing?
     
  8. Camtasia icon
     230 likes

    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.

    252 Camtasia alternatives
    Camtasia screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Top Camtasia Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Built-in Screen Capture
    3.  Built-in editor
    4.  Capture Video
    5.  Image Annotations
    6.  Interface Overlay
    7.  Support for HD videos
    8.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    9.  Swiping from all window edges
    10.  Graphical component
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Ad-free
    Camtasia iconJing Icon

    Camtasia VS Jing

    Is Camtasia a good alternative to Jing?
     
    Comments about Camtasia as an Alternative to Jing
     
    Guest

    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.

    Negative commentSep 15, 2017
    3
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    Camtasia icon
    • Some users think Camtasia is a great Jing alternative, some don't.

    • Camtasia is Freemium and ProprietaryJing is Free and Proprietary
  9. Bandicam icon
     126 likes

    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.

    150 Bandicam alternatives
    Get Started

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Record desktop activity
    3.  Capture Video
    4.  FPS counter
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    7.  Full video recording
    8.  Live recording
    9.  Voice Recording
    10.  Game Benchmarking
    11.  Dynamic retargeting
    12.  Webcam overlays
    Bandicam iconJing Icon

    Bandicam VS Jing

    Is Bandicam a good alternative to Jing?
     
  10. LightShot icon
     205 likes

    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.

    177 LightShot alternatives
    LightShot's site prnt.sc or prntscr.com

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Wine
    • Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    LightShot iconJing Icon

    LightShot VS Jing

    Is LightShot a good alternative to Jing?
     
    Comments about LightShot as an Alternative to Jing
     
    Guest

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

    Negative commentJul 21, 2016
    1
    igor Griffiths

    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.

    Negative commentAug 20, 2019
    -1
    bigmeanmikerich

    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!

    Positive commentJan 31, 2020
    -2
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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
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