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Flameshot alternatives
Flameshot compared with 5 alternatives: ShareX, Greenshot, Shottr, CleanShot X and Camtasia Snagit.
Flameshot is free to use. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlameshotThis tool | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| ShareX | Free | Free | Windows |
| Greenshot | Free plan · from $1.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| Shottr | Free plan · from $12 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| CleanShot X | From $35 one-time | No | macOS |
| Camtasia Snagit | Free trial · from $39/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows |
How each one differs from Flameshot
- Free
ShareX
Free, open-source screenshot and screen recording for Windows
- ShareX is free. Flameshot is free.
- Only Flameshot lists macOS and Linux apps.
- ShareX also covers screen recording and file sharing.
Suits: Windows users who capture, annotate and share screenshots many times a day
- Free plan · from $1.99 one-time
Greenshot
Free, open-source screenshot tool for Windows with an editor
- Greenshot starts at $1.99 one-time for the Mac version (US Mac App Store). Flameshot is free.
- Only Flameshot lists a Linux app.
Suits: Windows users who want a free screenshot tool with a built-in editor
- Free plan · from $12 one-time
Shottr
Small Mac screenshot tool with annotation, OCR and a ruler
- Shottr starts at $12 one-time purchase (Basic Tier). Flameshot is free.
- Only Flameshot lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Shottr can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Flameshot is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Designers and front-end developers who measure pixels and colors on screen
- From $35 one-time
CleanShot X
Mac screenshot and screen recording app with a one-time license
- CleanShot X starts at $35 one-time payment, including one year of updates. Flameshot is free.
- Flameshot has a free plan. CleanShot X does not.
- Only Flameshot lists Windows and Linux apps.
- CleanShot X can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Flameshot is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Mac users who take and annotate many screenshots
- Free trial · from $39/yr
Camtasia Snagit
Screen capture and recording tool with annotation and step guides
- Camtasia Snagit starts at $39 per user / year, billed yearly. Flameshot is free.
- Flameshot has a free plan. Camtasia Snagit does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Flameshot lists a Linux app.
- Flameshot is open source, according to its own site.
- Camtasia Snagit also covers noise cancellation, templates and screen recording.
Suits: Technical writers and support teams documenting software
Limits worth knowing in Flameshot
- GNOME Wayland and Plasma Wayland support is described as experimental, and GNOME 41 or later asks to share the screen on every capture.
- It relies on a system tray; GNOME users need an AppIndicator extension to see the icon.
- The upload tool sends images to Imgur anonymously, and the shared client ID can run into Imgur's hourly quota.
- Downloads are 64-bit only, and on macOS it must be granted screen recording permission before it can capture anything.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Flameshot?
The alternatives to Flameshot in this directory are ShareX, Greenshot, Shottr, CleanShot X and Camtasia Snagit. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Flameshot.
Is there a free alternative to Flameshot?
Yes. ShareX is free to use. Greenshot and Shottr have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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