Pensela AlternativesScreenshot Capture Tools and other similar apps like Pensela

Pensela is described as 'Screen annotation tool that can also take screenshots available cross-platform' and is a screenshot capture tool in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Pensela for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Google Chrome apps. The best Pensela alternative is ShareX, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Pensela are Flameshot, Greenshot, Ksnip and PicPick.

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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 Pensela.

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

    • ShareX is Free and Open SourcePensela is also Free and Open Source
    • ShareX is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedPensela is not according to our users
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    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.

    74 Flameshot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    • Flameshot is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Pensela.

    • Flameshot is Free and Open SourcePensela is also Free and Open Source
    • Flameshot is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedPensela is not according to our users
  4. 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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    PicPick

    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,...

    https://picpick.app
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  6. Ksnip icon

    Ksnip

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    Ksnip is a Qt based cross-platform screenshot tool that provides many annotation features for your screenshots.

    58 Ksnip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
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    PicPick

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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 Pensela.

    • PicPick is Free Personal and ProprietaryPensela is Free and Open Source
    • PicPick is CustomizablePensela is not according to our users
  10. 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.

    201 Snagit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Snagit is the most popular commercial alternative to Pensela.

    • Snagit is Paid and ProprietaryPensela is Free and Open Source
  11. Lightshot icon

    Lightshot

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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. Spectacle icon

    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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  13. Pixsnip icon

    Pixsnip

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    Privacy-focused screenshot utility with local-only storage, capture and post-editing, precision tools like rulers and color picker, grouping, collage and card creation, full history, an intuitive interface, and no cloud or login required for secure offline workflows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  15. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    • FuseBase Capture is Freemium and ProprietaryPensela is Free and Open Source
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