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ShareX alternatives

ShareX compared with 5 alternatives: Greenshot, Camtasia Snagit, ScreenToGif, Monosnap and ClipClip.

ShareX is free to use. 4 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

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ShareXThis toolFreeFreeWindows
GreenshotFree plan · from $1.99 one-timeYesmacOS, Windows
Camtasia SnagitFree trial · from $39/yrTrial onlymacOS, Windows
ScreenToGifFreeFreeWindows
MonosnapFree plan · from $2.5/moYesmacOS, Windows, Browser extension
ClipClipFree plan · from $49 one-timeYesWindows

How each one differs from ShareX

  1. 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). ShareX is free.
    • Only Greenshot lists a macOS app.
    • ShareX also covers screen recording and file sharing.

    Suits: Windows users who want a free screenshot tool with a built-in editor

    Greenshot vs ShareXGreenshot pricing and details

  2. Camtasia Snagit

    Screen capture and recording tool with annotation and step guides

    • Camtasia Snagit starts at $39 per user / year, billed yearly. ShareX is free.
    • ShareX has a free plan. Camtasia Snagit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Camtasia Snagit lists a macOS app.
    • ShareX is open source, according to its own site.
    • Camtasia Snagit also covers noise cancellation and templates.

    Suits: Technical writers and support teams documenting software

    Camtasia Snagit vs ShareXCamtasia Snagit pricing and details

  3. ScreenToGif

    Free Windows recorder that turns screen captures into GIFs

    • ScreenToGif is free. ShareX is free.
    • ScreenToGif also covers video editing.
    • ShareX also covers screenshots and file sharing.

    Suits: Short GIFs for bug reports, documentation and tutorials

    ScreenToGif vs ShareXScreenToGif pricing and details

  4. Monosnap

    Screenshot and screen recording tool with its own cloud storage

    • Monosnap starts at $2.5 per month, billed yearly; $3 billed monthly. ShareX is free.
    • Only Monosnap lists a macOS app.
    • Only Monosnap lists a browser extension.
    • ShareX is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: Annotated screenshots with arrows, text and blur on Mac or Windows

    Monosnap vs ShareXMonosnap pricing and details

  5. ClipClip

    Windows clipboard manager with editors and screen capture

    • ClipClip starts at $49 one-time payment per user (Commercial License). ShareX is free.
    • ClipClip can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • ShareX is open source, according to its own site.
    • ClipClip also covers clipboard manager.
    • ShareX also covers file sharing.

    Suits: Windows users who want clipboard history with built-in editing

    ClipClip vs ShareXClipClip pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in ShareX

  • Windows only: the site describes it as a screenshot tool for Windows, with downloads on the website, GitHub, Microsoft Store and Steam.
  • Files are uploaded to third-party services the user chooses and configures, so each destination's own terms and privacy policy apply.
  • OCR can only use the recognizer languages installed in Windows.
  • The docs say scrolling capture can fail or produce inaccurate results on pages with static, animated or hover-triggered elements.
ShareX pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to ShareX?

The alternatives to ShareX in this directory are Greenshot, Camtasia Snagit, ScreenToGif, Monosnap and ClipClip. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ShareX.

Is there a free alternative to ShareX?

Yes. ScreenToGif is free to use. Greenshot, Monosnap and ClipClip have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which ShareX alternatives work on macOS?

The ShareX listing does not include a macOS app. Greenshot, Camtasia Snagit and Monosnap list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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