Snipping Tool++ AlternativesScreenshot Capture Tools and other similar apps like Snipping Tool++

Snipping Tool++ is described as 'An application meant to replace the Windows Snipping Tool' and is a screenshot capture tool in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Snipping Tool++ for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Snapcraft and Google Chrome apps. The best Snipping Tool++ alternative is Greenshot, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Snipping Tool++ are Ksnip, Snipping Tool, Spectacle and Pixsnip.

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  1. Greenshot icon
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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
     
    • Greenshot is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Snipping Tool++.

    • Greenshot is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Snipping Tool++.

    • Greenshot is Freemium and Open SourceSnipping Tool++ is Free and Open Source
    • Greenshot is Lightweight and CustomizableSnipping Tool++ is not according to our users
  2. Ksnip icon
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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
     
    • Ksnip is the most popular Linux alternative to Snipping Tool++.

    • Ksnip is Free and Open SourceSnipping Tool++ is also Free and Open Source
    • Ksnip is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedSnipping Tool++ is not according to our users
  3. Spectacle icon
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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.

    194 Spectacle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
     
  4. Pixsnip icon
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    Privacy-focused screenshot utility with local-only storage, capture and post-editing, precision tools like rulers and color picker, grouping, collage and card creation, full history, an intuitive interface, and no cloud or login required for secure offline workflows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    Capture full and partial screenshots, record screen or webcam videos with extensive editing tools, including annotations, video conversion to gif/mp4, and sharing options. Create step-by-step guides enhanced by AI, save in multiple formats, and utilize cloud storage integration.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
    • FuseBase Capture is the most popular Web-based alternative to Snipping Tool++.

    • FuseBase Capture is Freemium and ProprietarySnipping Tool++ is Free and Open Source
  6. HotShots icon
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    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 ever you want.

    111 HotShots alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. FFsplit icon
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    A freeware application that lets users stream high quality content similar to XSplit Broadcaster and Flash Media Live Encoder. Currently, the application is in early stages of development. This project is actively looking for dedicated testers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. FlyScreen icon
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    FlyScreen is a powerful screenshot manager for iOS. Search your screenshots, copy text and links, organize by tags, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • FlyScreen is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Snipping Tool++.

    • FlyScreen is Free and ProprietarySnipping Tool++ is Free and Open Source
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    Originally intended for software developers, UX/UI designers and IT support desks, goScreenCapture is the perfect software utility for anyone who wants to create a document, build a slide presentation, check artwork, complete a project and work collaboratively.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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