Shutter Alternatives for Windows

Shutter is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows 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 loads of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Shutter are Flameshot, Greenshot, Ksnip and PicPick.

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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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    Comments about ShareX as an Alternative to Shutter
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Better than Shutter by far

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    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. Flameshot icon

    Flameshot

     246 likes
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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
     
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    Comments about Flameshot as an Alternative to Shutter
    Starbeamrainbowlabs
    Positive
    2

    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.

    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    great standalone app, shutter requieres too many extra apps

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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, Customizable and Privacy focusedShutter is not according to our users
  4. Greenshot icon

    Greenshot

     715 likes
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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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    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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    Ksnip

     64 likes
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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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    Comments about Ksnip as an Alternative to Shutter
    gppixelworks
    Positive
    1

    Better editing functions than other software currently available. However I found Shutter (now discontinued) superior to any replacements I've used.

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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, Customizable and Privacy focusedShutter is not according to our users
  7. PicPick icon

    PicPick

     197 likes
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    Provides versatile screen capture options, built-in image annotation, color picking and palette, precision measurement tools like ruler and protractor, hotkey customization, clipboard and multi-format support, simple tray access, sharing, and portable operation.

    200 PicPick alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Some users think PicPick is a great Shutter alternative, some don't.

    • PicPick is the most popular SaaS alternative to Shutter.

    • PicPick is Free Personal and ProprietaryShutter is Free and Open Source
    • PicPick is CustomizableShutter is not according to our users
  8. 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.

    182 FastStone Capture alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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
  10. 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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Snipping Tool as an Alternative to Shutter
    Guest
    Negative
    7

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    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
  11. Snagit icon

    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.

    201 Snagit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  12. Lightshot icon

    Lightshot

     206 likes
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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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  13. Screenpresso icon

    Screenpresso

     55 likes
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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
     
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    Comments about Screenpresso as an Alternative to Shutter
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    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
  14. Snipaste icon

    Snipaste

     30 likes
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    Snipaste is a simple but powerful snipping tool, and also allows you to pin the screenshot back onto the screen. Snip. Then paste. Free. Customizable. Portable.

    58 Snipaste alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  15. Flamory icon

    Flamory

     136 likes
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    Flamory remembers things, so you don't have to. Make snapshots of web pages, files and desktop apps. You can find snapshots later using full-text search and thumbnails. Paste them anywhere as links or screenshots.

    172 Flamory alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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