Snipping Tool AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Screenshot Capture Tools

The best Screenshot Capture alternative to Snipping Tool is ShareX, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Snipping Tool and loads of them are Screenshot Capture Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Screenshot Capture Tool alternatives to Snipping Tool are Greenshot, Flameshot, PicPick and Ksnip.

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  1. ShareX icon

    ShareX

     782 likes
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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 Snipping Tool
    MartinO
    Positive
    0

    Easy to use, with all the features you'll ever need.

    Guest
    Positive
    2

    I like it because it's open source

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Ola Johansson
    Positive
    0

    Maybe a bit to much setup but awesome and flexible tool.

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    • Almost everyone thinks ShareX is a great Snipping Tool alternative.

    • ShareX is the most popular Windows alternative to Snipping Tool.

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

    • ShareX is Free and Open SourceSnipping Tool is Free and Proprietary
    • ShareX is Customizable and Privacy focusedSnipping Tool is not according to our users
  2. 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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    wookahn624
    Positive
    4

    I use this tool at work it's super useful and is a time saver when compared to MS "Snipping Tool". I can instantly snip>edit>upload. kudos!

    Guest
    Positive
    2

    A lot more useful than snipping tool!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    MUCH more intuitive than not just Snipping Tool but also any other screen shot software. Simply amazing and very well written. Cheers to the developers!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Greenshot is a great Snipping Tool alternative.

    • Greenshot is the most popular Mac alternative to Snipping Tool.

    • Greenshot is Freemium and Open SourceSnipping Tool is Free and Proprietary
    • Greenshot is CustomizableSnipping Tool is not according to our users
  4. 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
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    Top Positive Comment
    Shaz Shah
    0

    After migrating from macOS to Windows, I used Flameshot knowing it's cross-platform available and was my choice on macOS. The initial challenge is to set a hotkey to trigger the app. Once you get through the hurdle, the rest of the experience is very straightforward. It's good for me so that I can take a screenshot and annotate it straightaway.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    0

    it does not work easy. too complicated.

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

    No easy command to open like Snipping Tool's Win+Shift+S

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Flameshot is a great Snipping Tool alternative.

    • Flameshot is the most popular Linux alternative to Snipping Tool.

    • Flameshot is Free and Open SourceSnipping Tool is Free and Proprietary
    • Flameshot is Customizable and Privacy focusedSnipping Tool 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.

    200 PicPick alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • PicPick is the most popular SaaS alternative to Snipping Tool.

    • PicPick is Free Personal and ProprietarySnipping Tool is Free and Proprietary
    • PicPick is CustomizableSnipping Tool is not according to our users
  7. Ksnip icon

    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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  8. 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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    • Almost everyone thinks Snagit is a great Snipping Tool alternative.

    • Snagit is the most popular commercial alternative to Snipping Tool.

    • Snagit is Paid and ProprietarySnipping Tool is Free and Proprietary
  10. 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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    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Lightweight, built in shortcut, lots of marking up options, perfect for critiques

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

    Very Nice and user-friendly

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

    Can't copy and paste a section of the screen

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Lightshot is a great Snipping Tool alternative.

    • Lightshot is Free and ProprietarySnipping Tool is also Free and Proprietary
  11. Spectacle icon

    Spectacle

     36 likes
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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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
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  12. Evernote Web Clipper icon

    Evernote Web Clipper

     104 likes
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    Save anything you see online - including text, links and images - into your Evernote account with a single click.

    197 Evernote Web Clipper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Internet Explorer
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Firefox
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    • Most users think Evernote Web Clipper is a great Snipping Tool alternative.

    • Evernote Web Clipper is the most popular Web-based alternative to Snipping Tool.

    • Evernote Web Clipper is Free and ProprietarySnipping Tool is also Free and Proprietary
  13. FuseBase Capture icon

    FuseBase Capture

     32 likes
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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.

    160 FuseBase Capture alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    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. Shottr icon

    Shottr

     22 likes
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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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