Shutter Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Shutter for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is Flameshot, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Shutter and 15 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Shutter are Ksnip, Spectacle, HotShots and KSnapshot.

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Shutter alternatives are mainly Screenshot Capture Tools but may also be Screen Recorders or Screen Casting Tools. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Shutter.

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Screenshot Capture Tool
Free • Open Source

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Shutter alternatives page was last updated Aug 6, 2024

Flameshot
Features a free draw tool, arrows, lines, circles, and other tools for editing screenshots you take. Possibility to add text, but not possible to change text size. Screenshots can be uploaded to Imgur, saved to a local...
64 Flameshot alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Screenshot Capture Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Flathub
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Top Flameshot Features
1. Lightweight
2. Drawing on screenshot
3. Annotate Screenshot
4. Edit screenshots
5. Selecting part of screen
6. User friendly
7. Upload directly to Imgur
8. Customizable
9. Ad-free
10. Shortcut keys
11. Instant edit screenshots
12. Blur Filter
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Flameshot VS Shutter
Is Flameshot a good alternative to Shutter?
Comments about Flameshot as an Alternative to Shutter

Starbeamrainbowlabs
It does screenshotting well, and has a smooth UI. I'd like to see some additional features like changing the colour of rectangles, a pixelating tool, and a slider for the blur amount though.
Positive comment •Jun 19, 2019
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Guest
great standalone app, shutter requieres too many extra apps
Positive comment •Mar 27, 2020
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- Almost everyone thinks Flameshot is a great Shutter alternative.
- Flameshot is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Shutter.
- Flameshot is Free and Open SourceShutter is also Free and Open Source
- Flameshot is Lightweight and CustomizableShutter is not according to our users

Ksnip
Ksnip is a Qt based cross-platform screenshot tool that provides many annotation features for your screenshots.
37 Ksnip alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Screenshot Capture Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Snapcraft
- Flathub
+6
Top Ksnip Features
1. Image Annotations
2. Annotate Screenshot
3. Blur Filter
4. Edit screenshots
5. Upload directly to Imgur
6. Ad-free
7. Lightweight
8. Privacy focused
9. No registration required
10. Upload Screenshot
11. Built-in viewer
12. Works Offline
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Ksnip VS Shutter
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Comments about Ksnip as an Alternative to Shutter

gppixelworks
Better editing functions than other software currently available. However I found Shutter (now discontinued) superior to any replacements I've used.
Positive comment •Aug 3, 2020
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- Almost everyone thinks Ksnip is a great Shutter alternative.
- Ksnip is Free and Open SourceShutter is also Free and Open Source
- Ksnip is Lightweight and Privacy focusedShutter is not according to our users

Spectacle
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 reg...
185 Spectacle alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Screenshot Capture Tool
- Screen Recorder
Platforms
- Linux
- KDE
Top Spectacle Features
1. Annotate Screenshot
2. Auto File Naming
3. Privacy focused
4. Support for Multiple Monitors
5. Works Offline
6. Dark Mode
7. Lightweight
8. No registration required
9. Upload Screenshot
10. Ad-free
11. No Tracking
12. Portable
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Spectacle VS Shutter
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HotShots
Hotshots is a screenshot tool with some editing features. It is particularly suitable for writing documentation (as used in the following chapters) but you can use it to highlight some details on a map image or what eve...
107 HotShots alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Screenshot Capture Tool
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
HotShots Features
Upload Screenshot
Portable
Edit screenshots
Share screenshots
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Discontinued
The project seems no longer developed. Last version, 2.2.0, released in September 2014, can be still downloaded from SourceForge
HotShots VS Shutter
Is HotShots a good alternative to Shutter?

KSnapshot
In December 2015, KSnapshot has been replaced by Spectacle.
78 KSnapshot alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Screenshot Capture Tool
Platforms
- Linux
KSnapshot Features
Goal Setting
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Discontinued
Spectacle replaced KSnapshot with the release of KDE Applications 15.12 in December 2015. (see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KSnapshot)
KSnapshot VS Shutter
Is KSnapshot a good alternative to Shutter?

Xfce4 Screenshooter
This application allows you to capture the entire screen, the active window or a selected region. You can set the delay that elapses before the screenshot is taken and the action that will be done with the screenshot: s...
81 Xfce4 Screenshooter alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Screenshot Capture Tool
Platforms
- Linux
- BSD
Xfce4 Screenshooter Features
1. No registration required
2. Lightweight
3. Works Offline
4. Upload Screenshot
5. Command line interface
6. Ad-free
7. Gtk
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ScreenCloud
ScreenCloud is an easy to use screenshot sharing application. Take a screenshot using one of the 3 hotkeys or simply click the ScreenCloud tray icon. You can choose where you want to save your screenshot.
52 ScreenCloud alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Screenshot Capture Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
ScreenCloud Features
Share screenshots
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Discontinued
Last commit and version is from October 2020
ScreenCloud VS Shutter
Is ScreenCloud a good alternative to Shutter?

Collabshot
Collabshot is a tool that lets you instantly create short URLs for your screen grabs that can be shared with anyone. You don't have to sign up nor sign in – simply download a cross-platform desktop application and t...
48 Collabshot alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Screenshot Capture Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Collabshot Features
Real time collaboration
Share screenshots
Edit screenshots
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+2
Collabshot VS Shutter
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Scup
Easily upload screenshot or files to FTP server and copy its URL address to clipboard.
69 Scup alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Screenshot Capture Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Scup Features
Upload Screenshot
Portable
Share screenshots
Sits in the System Tray
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Discontinued
The last update is from 2014.
Scup VS Shutter
Is Scup a good alternative to Shutter?

qscreenshot
Simple creation and editing of screenshots.
188 qscreenshot alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Screenshot Capture Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
qscreenshot Features
Share screenshots
Edit screenshots
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Discontinued
Official Google code page seems abandoned. Last update from Oct 12, 2013.
qscreenshot VS Shutter
Is qscreenshot a good alternative to Shutter?