Free Shutter Alternatives for Windows

Shutter is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that run on Windows with similar functionality. The best free Windows alternative is ShareX, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Shutter and loads of them are free and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Windows alternatives to Shutter are Greenshot, Flameshot, Snipping Tool and PicPick.

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  1. XSnap icon
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    QuickScreenshot is a lightweight and very easy to use application that enables you to take screenshots of your desktop with a few mouse clicks. Just press the wanted screenshot key (or press it multiple times) and your screenshots are done!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. Screenshoter icon
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    Every annoying feature is consistently excluded. Make a screenshot with a click on the button or by pushing the "Print Screen" key and it will be directly saved as an image - thats it!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. qscreenshot icon
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    Simple creation and editing of screenshots.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  4. "ALL-IN-ONE" Desktop Related Tools.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. SnipSnip icon
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    SnipSnip is a screen capture utility, designed for easy capture of some or all of your screen(s). It also allows you to do simple tasks like resizing, cropping and drawing on the capture.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. Snip-Snap! is a lightweight, privacy-focused screenshot utility for Windows 10/11. Capture regions, windows, or full screens with pixel-perfect precision using a built-in magnifier. Features a powerful editor with annotations (arrows, text, shapes, highlighters), quick styles...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. ClipAce icon
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    AI-powered screenshot utility for region, window, and full-screen capture, featuring background removal, optical character recognition, image enhancement, annotation, watermark, and signature tools. Supports creatives, professionals, and content sharing workflows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Windows
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