MWSnap AlternativesScreenshot Capture Tools and other similar apps like MWSnap

MWSnap is described as 'Small yet powerful Windows program for snapping (capturing) images from selected parts of the screen' and is a screenshot capture tool in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to MWSnap for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Google Chrome and Linux apps. The best MWSnap alternative is ShareX, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MWSnap are Greenshot, FreeCommander, PicPick and Snipping Tool.

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  1. ShareX icon

    ShareX

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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.

    250 ShareX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
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    • ShareX is the most popular Windows alternative to MWSnap.

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

    • ShareX is Free and Open SourceMWSnap is Free and Proprietary
    • ShareX is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedMWSnap 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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    • Greenshot is the most popular Mac alternative to MWSnap.

    • Greenshot is Freemium and Open SourceMWSnap is Free and Proprietary
    • Greenshot is Lightweight and CustomizableMWSnap is not according to our users
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    FreeCommander

     394 likes
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    FreeCommander is an easy-to-use alternative to the standard windows file manager. The program helps you with daily work in Windows. Here you can find all the necessary functions to manage your data stock.

    113 FreeCommander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    Comprehensive screenshot and screencast tool offering full-screen, window, or region captures with a built-in editor. Supports cropping, resizing, labels, and effects, with integration for popular services. Free version includes ...

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  6. 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.

    200 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 MWSnap.

    • PicPick is Free Personal and ProprietaryMWSnap is Free and Proprietary
    • PicPick is CustomizableMWSnap is not according to our users
  8. FastStone Capture icon

    FastStone Capture

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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.

    182 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 MWSnap.

    • FastStone Capture is Paid and ProprietaryMWSnap is Free and Proprietary
    • FastStone Capture is LightweightMWSnap is not according to our users
  10. 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.

    201 Snagit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Snagit is Paid and ProprietaryMWSnap is Free and Proprietary
  11. 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.

    183 Lightshot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning
    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Wine
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  12. Evernote Web Clipper icon

    Evernote Web Clipper

     104 likes
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    Save anything you see online - including text, links and images - into your Evernote account with a single click.

    197 Evernote Web Clipper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Internet Explorer
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Firefox
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    • Evernote Web Clipper is the most popular Web-based alternative to MWSnap.

    • Evernote Web Clipper is Free and ProprietaryMWSnap is also Free and Proprietary
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    Spectacle

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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.

    194 Spectacle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
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    • Spectacle is the most popular Linux alternative to MWSnap.

    • Spectacle is Free and Open SourceMWSnap is Free and Proprietary
    • Spectacle is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMWSnap is not according to our users
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    Shottr

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    Shottr is a small, fast, human-sized screenshot app built for those who care about pixels. It was crafted with Swift, optimized for M1, and is completely free at the moment.

    87 Shottr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Screenpresso

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    Comprehensive screenshot and screencast tool offering full-screen, window, or region captures with a built-in editor. Supports cropping, resizing, labels, and effects, with integration for popular services. Free version includes some branding and is limited to 15s screen casts.

    116 Screenpresso alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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