scrot AlternativesScreenshot Capture Tools and other similar apps like scrot

scrot is described as '(SCReen shOT) is a simple commandline screen capture utility that uses imlib2 to grab and save images. Multiple image formats are supported through imlib2's dynamic saver modules' and is a screenshot capture tool in the photos & graphics category. There are five alternatives to scrot for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Web-based, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome and FreeBSD apps. The best scrot alternative is Snagit. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try FuseBase Capture or maim. Other great apps like scrot are shotgun (screenshot utility) and GNOME Screenshot.

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  1. 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.

    191 Snagit alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    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 VS scrot

     

    • Snagit is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to scrot.

    • Snagit is the most popular commercial alternative to scrot.

    • Snagit is Paid and Proprietaryscrot is Free and Open Source
  2. 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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    FuseBase Capture screenshot 1

    Top FuseBase Capture Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Annotate Screenshot
    3.  Full-page Screenshot
    4.  Upload Screenshot
    5.  OCR
    6.  Shared links
    7.  Edit screenshots
    8.  Built-in editor
    9. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    10.  Built-in AI Assistant
    11.  Record videos

    FuseBase Capture VS scrot

     

    • FuseBase Capture is the most popular Web-based alternative to scrot.

    • FuseBase Capture is the most popular free alternative to scrot.

    • FuseBase Capture is Freemium and Proprietaryscrot is Free and Open Source
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    maim

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    maim (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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    maim VS scrot

     

    • maim is the most popular Linux alternative to scrot.

    • maim is the most popular Open Source alternative to scrot.

    • maim is Free and Open Sourcescrot is also Free and Open Source
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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11

    shotgun (screenshot utility) VS scrot

     
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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • GNOME
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    GNOME Screenshot VS scrot

     
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