Screenshot AlternativesScreenshot Capture Tools and other similar apps like Screenshot

Screenshot is described as 'A simple application to take screenshots' and is a screenshot capture tool in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Screenshot for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Google Chrome apps. The best Screenshot alternative is ShareX, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Screenshot are Flameshot, Greenshot, Ksnip 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 Screenshot.

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

    • ShareX is Free and Open SourceScreenshot is also Free and Open Source
    • ShareX is CustomizableScreenshot is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    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 Screenshot.

    • Flameshot is Free and Open SourceScreenshot is also Free and Open Source
    • Flameshot is CustomizableScreenshot is not according to our users
  4. Greenshot icon

    Greenshot

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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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    Screenpresso

    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. 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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  8. 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 Screenshot.

    • Snagit is Paid and ProprietaryScreenshot is Free and Open Source
  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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
    Pixsnip screenshot 1
     
  13. Screenpresso icon

    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
    Workspace
     
  14. Screenshot Tile icon

    Screenshot Tile

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    Screenshot Tile offers a variety of features designed to enhance your experience when taking and managing screenshots. One of the key benefits of our app is the ability to customize storage location, format, and notification settings to suit your preferences.

    28 Screenshot Tile alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Screenshot Tile screenshot 1
     

    • Screenshot Tile is the most popular Android alternative to Screenshot.

    • Screenshot Tile is Free and Open SourceScreenshot is also Free and Open Source
  15. ishare icon

    ishare

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    The definitive screen capture utility for macOS, designed with simplicity and efficiency in mind.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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