Screenshot Tool

The best screenshot tool tools, ranked by our editorial score.

9 tools compared
Greenshot

Greenshot

Top Rated
Greenshot Contributors • Windows •Reviews pending

Lightweight open-source screenshot tool for Windows with simple annotation and Office integration.

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Simple lightweight and completely freeSend screenshots directly to Word or PowerPointKeyboard shortcuts for power users Last stable release was 2017 with known unfixed CVEWindows-only with no Mac version
84
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Free
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Shottr

Shottr

Shottr • macOS •Reviews pending

Ultra-lightweight Mac screenshot tool at 2.3MB offering pixel ruler OCR scrolling capture and image compression at great value.

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Exceptionally fast native macOS appScrolling capture free in basic versionText extraction and measurement ruler built in Mac-only no Windows or Linux versionNo screen recording or video capability
80
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$12 lifetime
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ShareX

ShareX

ShareX Team • Windows •5 reviews

The most powerful free and open-source screenshot tool for Windows with 20+ capture modes, 80+ upload destinations, and extensive automation.

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Free open-source with extreme feature depthScreen capture recording OCR file upload ruler QR codeAutomated upload to 30+ destinations Overwhelming complexity with 50+ configuration optionsWindows-only with no Mac version
79
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Free
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CleanShot X

CleanShot X

CleanShot • macOS •1 reviews

Premier all-in-one screenshot and screen recording app for macOS with elegant native design and smart folder organization.

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Best-in-class macOS UX and interface designCapture recording GIF scrolling and OCR in one appFloating window UI is uniquely elegant Expensive at $29 one-time no free tier beyond trial$19/mo cloud subscription adds significant cost
78
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$29/yr
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Flameshot

Flameshot

Flameshot Contributors • Linux, Mac, Windows •Reviews pending

Free open-source cross-platform screenshot tool with in-capture annotation CLI support and Linux compatibility for developers.

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Best-in-class annotation tools for LinuxColor picker blur numbers and arrow annotationsImgur upload built in for sharing Linux-native GTK Windows version less polishedNo screen recording or scrolling capture
75
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Free
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Snagit

Snagit

TechSmith • Mac, Windows •296 reviews

Industry-leading professional screenshot and screen recording tool with intuitive annotation, scrolling capture, and cross-platform support.

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Industry-leading scrolling screenshots and video recordingStep tool and gesture capture are unique featuresWorks on both Windows and Mac Expensive at $62.99 one-time with no free tierReviews mix Snagit and Camtasia feedback
73
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$62.99/license
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Lightshot

Lightshot

Skillbrains • Chrome, Mac, Windows •Reviews pending

Ultra-fast cross-platform screenshot tool that captures annotates and shares screenshots via cloud link in under two seconds.

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Extremely fast capture with PrtScn shortcutCloud upload for instant sharingCross-platform on Windows and Mac Too basic for power users no scrolling captureNo screen recording or advanced annotation
63
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Free
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ScreenRec

ScreenRec

ScreenRec • Windows •1,291 reviews

Free screen recording and screenshot tool with cloud sharing links — use with extreme caution due to spyware accusations.

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Free screen recording with basic editingWeb-based no installation neededSimple interface for quick recordings Limited screenshot features primarily a recorderNo scrolling capture or advanced annotation
55
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From $5/mo
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ScreenPal

ScreenPal

ScreenPal • Chrome, Mac, Windows •71 reviews

PCMag Editor's Choice screen recording and screenshot tool with AI captioning for training content creation.

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Screen recording hosting and sharing in one platformFree tier with basic featuresAffordable pro at $3/mo unlimited at $5/mo Dated interface from the 2010s eraFree tier adds watermark to recordings
40
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From $4/mo
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