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Open-source alternatives to Shottr

Shottr is not described as open source on its own site. 53 of the 186 other desktop utilities in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Shottr has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12 one-time purchase (Basic Tier). 52 of them are free or have a free plan.

53 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Shottr

  1. Flameshot

    Free, open-source screenshot tool with on-screen annotation

    • Flameshot is free. Shottr starts at $12 one-time purchase (Basic Tier).
    • Only Flameshot lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Flameshot is open source, according to its own site.
    • Shottr can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Flameshot vs ShottrFlameshot pricing and details

  2. 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). Shottr starts at $12 one-time purchase (Basic Tier).
    • Only Greenshot lists a Windows app.
    • Greenshot is open source, according to its own site.
    • Shottr can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Greenshot vs ShottrGreenshot pricing and details

  3. Kap

    Open-source Mac screen recorder that exports GIF, MP4, WebM and APNG

    • Kap is free. Shottr starts at $12 one-time purchase (Basic Tier).
    • Kap is open source, according to its own site.
    • Shottr can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Kap also covers screen recording.
    Kap vs ShottrKap pricing and details

  4. ShareX

    Free, open-source screenshot and screen recording for Windows

    • ShareX is free. Shottr starts at $12 one-time purchase (Basic Tier).
    • Only ShareX lists a Windows app.
    • Only Shottr lists a macOS app.
    • ShareX is open source, according to its own site.
    ShareX pricing and details

  5. Mac Mouse Fix

    Trackpad-style gestures and smooth scrolling for third-party mice

    • Mac Mouse Fix starts at $2.99 one-time purchase, plus local taxes. Shottr starts at $12 one-time purchase (Basic Tier).
    • Shottr has a free plan. Mac Mouse Fix does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Mac Mouse Fix is open source, according to its own site.
    • Mac Mouse Fix also covers keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Mac Mouse Fix pricing and details

  6. AutoHotkey

    Free, open-source scripting language for Windows automation

    • AutoHotkey is free. Shottr starts at $12 one-time purchase (Basic Tier).
    • Only AutoHotkey lists a Windows app.
    • Only Shottr lists a macOS app.
    • AutoHotkey is open source, according to its own site.
    AutoHotkey pricing and details

  7. Karabiner-Elements

    Free, open-source keyboard customizer for macOS

    • Karabiner-Elements is free. Shottr starts at $12 one-time purchase (Basic Tier).
    • Karabiner-Elements is open source, according to its own site.
    • Shottr can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Karabiner-Elements also covers menu bar app and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Karabiner-Elements pricing and details

  8. 7-Zip

    Free, open-source file archiver with the 7z format

    • 7-Zip is free. Shottr starts at $12 one-time purchase (Basic Tier).
    • Only 7-Zip lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • 7-Zip is open source, according to its own site.
    • Shottr can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    7-Zip pricing and details

  9. Maccy

    Lightweight, open-source clipboard manager for macOS

    • Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad). Shottr starts at $12 one-time purchase (Basic Tier).
    • Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
    • Shottr can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Maccy also covers clipboard manager and menu bar app.
    Maccy pricing and details

  10. Stats

    Free, open-source system monitor for the Mac menu bar

    • Stats is free. Shottr starts at $12 one-time purchase (Basic Tier).
    • Stats is open source, according to its own site.
    • Shottr can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Stats also covers menu bar app and system monitor.
    Stats pricing and details

  11. Ditto

    Free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows

    • Ditto is free. Shottr starts at $12 one-time purchase (Basic Tier).
    • Only Ditto lists a Windows app.
    • Only Shottr lists a macOS app.
    • Ditto is open source, according to its own site.
    Ditto pricing and details

  12. Hammerspoon

    Free, open-source macOS automation scripted in Lua

    • Hammerspoon is free. Shottr starts at $12 one-time purchase (Basic Tier).
    • Hammerspoon is open source, according to its own site.
    • Shottr can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Hammerspoon also covers workflow automation and window management.
    Hammerspoon pricing and details

41 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Shottr?

Yes. Flameshot, Greenshot, Kap, ShareX, Mac Mouse Fix, AutoHotkey, Karabiner-Elements, 7-Zip and 45 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Shottr open source?

Shottr is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Flameshot, Greenshot, Kap, ShareX, AutoHotkey, Karabiner-Elements, 7-Zip, Maccy and 44 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Shottr: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.