maim AlternativesScreenshot Capture Tools and other similar apps like maim

maim is described as '(make image) takes screenshots of your desktop. It has options to take only a region, and relies on slop to query for regions. maim is supposed to be an improved scrot' and is a screenshot capture tool in the photos & graphics category. There are seven alternatives to maim for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Web-based and Snapcraft apps. The best maim alternative is Flameshot, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like maim are Shutter, Snagit, FuseBase Capture and Zight.

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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.

    75 Flameshot alternatives

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

    • Flameshot is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to maim.

    • Flameshot is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to maim.

    • Flameshot is Free and Open Sourcemaim is also Free and Open Source
    • Flameshot is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedmaim is not according to our users
  4. Snagit icon

    Snagit

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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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    • Snagit is the most popular commercial alternative to maim.

    • Snagit is Paid and Proprietarymaim is Free and Open Source
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  6. FuseBase Capture icon

    FuseBase Capture

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    Capture full and partial screenshots, record screen or webcam videos with extensive editing tools, including annotations, video conversion to gif/mp4, and sharing options. Create step-by-step guides enhanced by AI, save in multiple formats, and utilize cloud storage integration.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • FuseBase Capture is the most popular Web-based alternative to maim.

    • FuseBase Capture is Freemium and Proprietarymaim is Free and Open Source
  7. Zight icon

    Zight

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    Enables screen and webcam capture, detailed video and screenshot editing, organized meeting notes, AI-powered transcription, and cloud-based instant sharing of annotated visual content via direct links or drag-and-drop integration with communication apps on Windows and Mac.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Jira
    • Trello
    • Zendesk
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  8. shotgun (screenshot utility) icon

    shotgun (screenshot utility)

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    shotgun can take a PNG of the screen, a specific window or a custom area. Minimal and fast.

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    • Linux
    • X11
     
  10. GNOME Screenshot icon

    GNOME Screenshot

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    GNOME Screenshot is a utility used in the GNOME desktop environment for taking screenshots. It was part of the GNOME Utilities (gnome-utils) package, but was split into its own package for the 3.3.1 version in 2011.

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    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • GNOME
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