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Kap alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Kap alternative is LICEcap (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Kap compared with 5 alternatives: LICEcap, Gyazo, ShareX, Shottr and Flameshot.
Kap is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
Price against what you get
Kap has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Gyazo scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Kap
LICEcap
Lightweight free tool that records a screen area to an animated GIF
- LICEcap is free.
- LICEcap also lists a Windows app.
Suits: Quick, small GIFs for bug reports and documentation
Gyazo
Screenshot and screen-recording tool that uploads and shares by link
- Gyazo starts at $6.99 per month (Gyazo Pro, as listed in the iOS App Store).
- Gyazo also lists Windows, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Gyazo also covers web clipper, screenshots and file sharing.
Suits: Quick screenshots and short clips shared by link in chat or tickets
ShareX
Free, open-source screenshot and screen recording for Windows
- ShareX is free.
- ShareX also lists a Windows app.
- ShareX lists no macOS app, which Kap has.
- ShareX also covers screenshots and file sharing.
Suits: Windows users who capture, annotate and share screenshots many times a day
Shottr
Small Mac screenshot tool with annotation, OCR and a ruler
- Shottr starts at $12 one-time purchase (Basic Tier).
- Shottr can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Shottr also covers screenshots.
- Shottr does not cover screen recording, which Kap does.
Suits: Designers and front-end developers who measure pixels and colors on screen
Flameshot
Free, open-source screenshot tool with on-screen annotation
- Flameshot is free.
- Flameshot also lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Flameshot also covers screenshots.
- Flameshot does not cover screen recording, which Kap does.
Suits: People who want the same free screenshot tool on Windows, macOS and Linux
Limits worth knowing in Kap
- Mac only; there are no Windows, Linux or mobile versions.
- Requires macOS 12 or later.
- The site describes recording, trimming and export, not full video editing.
- Free and open source, so support runs through the GitHub project's issue tracker rather than a paid channel.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Kap?
The alternatives to Kap in this directory are LICEcap, Gyazo, ShareX, Shottr and Flameshot. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Kap.
Is there a free alternative to Kap?
Yes. LICEcap, ShareX and Flameshot are free to use. Gyazo and Shottr have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Kap alternatives work on Windows?
The Kap listing does not include a Windows app. LICEcap, Gyazo, ShareX and Flameshot list one.
Which Kap alternatives work on Linux?
The Kap listing does not include a Linux app. Flameshot lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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