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Snipaste alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Snipaste alternative is Greenshot (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Snipaste compared with 8 alternatives: PicPick, ShareX, Greenshot, Shottr, Lightshot and 3 more.
Snipaste has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.99 one-time, 1 device. 7 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SnipasteThis tool | Free plan · from $8.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| PicPick | Free plan · from $30/yr | Yes | Windows |
| ShareX | Free | Free | Windows |
| Greenshot | Free plan · from $1.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| Shottr | Free plan · from $12 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| Lightshot | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| FastStone Capture | Free trial · from $29.95 one-time | Trial only | Windows |
| Screenpresso | Free plan | Yes | Windows, Browser extension |
| Xnip | Free plan · from $4.99/yr | Yes | macOS |
How each one differs from Snipaste
PicPick
Windows screen capture, image editor and design tools in one app
- PicPick starts at $30 per year (Professional, listed as a limited-time price).
- PicPick lists no macOS and Linux apps, which Snipaste has.
- PicPick also covers screen recording and file sharing.
Suits: Windows users who want capture, editing and a color picker in one app
ShareX
Free, open-source screenshot and screen recording for Windows
- ShareX is free.
- ShareX lists no macOS and Linux apps, which Snipaste has.
- ShareX is open source, according to its own site.
- ShareX also covers screen recording and file sharing.
Suits: Windows users who capture, annotate and share screenshots many times a day
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).
- Greenshot lists no Linux app, which Snipaste has.
- Greenshot is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Windows users who want a free screenshot tool with a built-in editor
Shottr
Small Mac screenshot tool with annotation, OCR and a ruler
- Shottr starts at $12 one-time purchase (Basic Tier).
- Shottr lists no Windows and Linux apps, which Snipaste has.
Suits: Designers and front-end developers who measure pixels and colors on screen
Lightshot
Screenshot tool for selecting an area and sharing a link
- Lightshot is free.
- Lightshot also lists a browser extension.
- Lightshot lists no Linux app, which Snipaste has.
- Lightshot also covers file sharing.
Suits: People who want a simple, no-cost screenshot tool
FastStone Capture
Windows screen capture, annotation and screen recorder
- FastStone Capture starts at $29.95 one-time.
- FastStone Capture has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Snipaste.
- FastStone Capture lists no macOS and Linux apps, which Snipaste has.
- FastStone Capture also covers screen recording and video editing.
Suits: Windows users who want a one-time purchase instead of a subscription
Screenpresso
Windows screenshot and video capture with a built-in editor
- Screenpresso also lists a browser extension.
- Screenpresso lists no macOS and Linux apps, which Snipaste has.
- Screenpresso also covers screen recording.
Suits: Writing step-by-step instructions and support documentation
Xnip
Mac screenshot tool with scrolling capture and annotation
- Xnip starts at $4.99 per year (Xnip Pro).
- Xnip lists no Windows and Linux apps, which Snipaste has.
Suits: Mac users who need scrolling screenshots of long pages
Limits worth knowing in Snipaste
- Free for personal use only; business use needs a Snipaste 2 PRO license or the older 1.x line.
- Snipaste 1.x stays at version 1.16.2, and new features arrive only in PRO.
- A license does not cover new major versions; the vendor promises a discount for a future 3.0.
- The Windows-only Microsoft Store license and the desktop license are separate purchases.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Snipaste?
The alternatives to Snipaste in this directory are PicPick, ShareX, Greenshot, Shottr, Lightshot, FastStone Capture, Screenpresso and Xnip. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Snipaste.
Is there a free alternative to Snipaste?
Yes. ShareX and Lightshot are free to use. PicPick, Greenshot, Shottr, Screenpresso and Xnip have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to Snipaste?
ShareX and Greenshot are described as open source on their own sites.
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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