TechSmith Capture AlternativesScreenshot Capture Tools & Screen Recorders like TechSmith Capture

TechSmith Capture is described as 'Provides a simple, free way to create basic screenshots and screen recordings and share them with others' and is a screenshot capture tool in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to TechSmith Capture for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and Google Chrome apps. The best TechSmith Capture alternative is ShareX, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like TechSmith Capture are Greenshot, SimpleScreenRecorder, Snipping Tool and FastStone Capture.

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  1. ShareX icon
     791 likes

    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.

    253 ShareX alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

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

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

    • ShareX is Free and Open SourceTechSmith Capture is Free and Proprietary
    • ShareX is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedTechSmith Capture is not according to our users
  2. Greenshot icon
     715 likes

    Lightweight screenshot tool offering OCR, exports to Office apps and online storage, integration with external commands, supporting 32 languages and minimal space requirement.

    210 Greenshot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
    • Greenshot is the most popular Mac alternative to TechSmith Capture.

    • Greenshot is Freemium and Open SourceTechSmith Capture is Free and Proprietary
    • Greenshot is Lightweight and CustomizableTechSmith Capture is not according to our users
  3. SimpleScreenRecorder is a Linux screen recorder that supports X11 and OpenGL. It is easy to use, feature-rich, and has a Qt-based graphical user interface. It can record the entire screen or part of it, or record OpenGL applications directly.

    141 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
    • SimpleScreenRecorder is the most popular Linux alternative to TechSmith Capture.

    • SimpleScreenRecorder is Free and Open SourceTechSmith Capture is Free and Proprietary
    • SimpleScreenRecorder is LightweightTechSmith Capture is not according to our users
  4. 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.

    183 FastStone Capture alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • FastStone Capture is the most popular commercial alternative to TechSmith Capture.

    • FastStone Capture is Paid and ProprietaryTechSmith Capture is Free and Proprietary
    • FastStone Capture is LightweightTechSmith Capture is not according to our users
  5. PicPick icon
     197 likes

    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)
     
    • PicPick is the most popular SaaS alternative to TechSmith Capture.

    • PicPick is Free Personal and ProprietaryTechSmith Capture is Free and Proprietary
    • PicPick is CustomizableTechSmith Capture is not according to our users
  6. Bandicam icon
     130 likes

    Bandicam is a lightweight screen recorder for Windows that can capture anything on your PC screen. Also, it makes it possible to record a certain area on a PC screen, or capture a game.

    158 Bandicam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Snagit icon
     200 likes

    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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  8. Camtasia icon
     233 likes

    This all-in-one solution offers screen and webcam recording, video editing, and chroma key features, producing stunning HD-quality content easily shareable on platforms like YouTube and Screencast.com. Designed for training, presentations, and more, it supports H.264 format and compact file sizes.

    268 Camtasia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
    • Camtasia is the most popular Web-based alternative to TechSmith Capture.

    • Camtasia is Freemium and ProprietaryTechSmith Capture is Free and Proprietary
  9. Lightshot icon
     207 likes

    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
     
  10. Spectacle icon
     37 likes

    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

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
     
  11. Save anything you see online - including text, links and images - into your Evernote account with a single click.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Internet Explorer
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Firefox
     
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