Skitch AlternativesScreenshot Capture Tools and other similar apps like Skitch

Skitch is described as 'Screenshot editing and sharing utility for Mac and iOS that permits the user to add shapes and text to an image, and then share it online. Images can also be exported to various image formats' and is a very popular screenshot capture tool in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Skitch for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Skitch alternative is ShareX, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Skitch are Flameshot, Greenshot, PicPick and Snipping Tool.

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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.

    251 ShareX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
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    • ShareX is the most popular Windows alternative to Skitch.

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

    • ShareX is Free and Open SourceSkitch is Freemium and Proprietary
    • ShareX is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedSkitch is not according to our users
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    Flameshot

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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.

    75 Flameshot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    Powerful, yet simple to use open-source screenshot software
     

    • Flameshot is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Skitch.

    • Flameshot is Free and Open SourceSkitch is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Flameshot is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedSkitch is not according to our users
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    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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    Very easy to use, never any drama. Very configurable. Doesn't have annotation features if I remember right but for screenshooting and outputting to any location with custom/incremental filenames it's just great.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Greenshot is a great Skitch alternative.

    • Greenshot is Freemium and Open SourceSkitch is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Greenshot is Lightweight and CustomizableSkitch is not according to our users
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  6. 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.

    201 PicPick alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    You can write on a blank piece of paper!

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

    • PicPick is the most popular SaaS alternative to Skitch.

    • PicPick is Free Personal and ProprietarySkitch is Freemium and Proprietary
    • PicPick is CustomizableSkitch is not according to our users
  7. 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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    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 Skitch.

    • FastStone Capture is Paid and ProprietarySkitch is Freemium and Proprietary
    • FastStone Capture is LightweightSkitch is not according to our users
  10. 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.

    202 Snagit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  11. 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.

    185 Lightshot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning
    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Wine
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Spectacle

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    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 region of the screen.

    195 Spectacle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
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  13. CleanShot X icon

    CleanShot X

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    Capture and record screens on Mac with CleanShot X, featuring seamless recording, custom keyboard shortcuts, customizable wallpapers, Quick Access Overlay, and Desktop icon toggle for a tidy user interface.

    190 CleanShot X alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Shottr

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    Shottr is a small, fast, human-sized screenshot app built for those who care about pixels. It was crafted with Swift, optimized for M1, and is completely free at the moment.

    87 Shottr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Snipaste

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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.

    57 Snipaste alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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