Shutter AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Screen Recorders for Windows

Shutter is not available for Windows but there are some alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows Screen Recorder alternative is ShareX, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Shutter and ten of them are Screen Recorders available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows Screen Recorder alternatives to Shutter are FastStone Capture, Snipping Tool, Snagit and Screenpresso.

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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.

    252 ShareX alternatives

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
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    Better than Shutter by far

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Customizable, easy to use, wide range of tools varying from OCR to blur screenshots to color picker.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks ShareX is a great Shutter alternative.

    • ShareX is the most popular Windows alternative to Shutter.

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

    • ShareX is Free and Open SourceShutter is also Free and Open Source
    • ShareX is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedShutter is not according to our users
  2. FastStone Capture icon

    FastStone Capture

     222 likes
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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.

    183 FastStone Capture alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    • FastStone Capture is the most popular commercial alternative to Shutter.

    • FastStone Capture is Paid and ProprietaryShutter is Free and Open Source
    • FastStone Capture is LightweightShutter is not according to our users
  4. Snipping Tool icon

    Snipping Tool

     230 likes
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    Snipping Tool is a screen capture utility that allows users to take screenshots of specific objects or full screens, annotate them, and save or share the captured images or videos.

    152 Snipping Tool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    Shutter automatically saves images, is much more practical and has lots of other features

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    windows only doesnt auto save

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Snipping Tool is a great Shutter alternative, some don't.

    • Snipping Tool is Free and ProprietaryShutter is Free and Open Source
    • Snipping Tool is LightweightShutter is not according to our users
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    Snagit

    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 thr...

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    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.

    202 Snagit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  7. 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

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    • Windows
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    Free, Simple - but enough added features to make useful, without becoming bloated and over complex. Like Snagit is now

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Screenpresso is Freemium and ProprietaryShutter is Free and Open Source
  8. Capto icon

    Capto

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    Capture HD video at 60 FPS, record iOS devices, and edit screen or image content with annotation, voiceover, and advanced file management. Includes fullscreen, selection, and web capture, quick sharing to cloud, FTP, YouTube, and fast search for Mac users.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  10. Acethinker Screen Grabber Pro icon

    Acethinker Screen Grabber Pro

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    As an innovative software, Screen Grabber Pro involves screen capture solutions for increasing the communication efficiency and also helps improve your productivity at work. You’re enabled to perform quick snapshots as well as screen recording.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  12. Free Screen Video Recorder icon

    Free Screen Video Recorder

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    Free Screen Video Recorder is a compact, yet full-featured screen video recorder and screenshot capture tool that allows you to easily record screen activities and capture anything on the screen including windows, objects, menus, full screen and rectangular regions.

    153 Free Screen Video Recorder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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