FastStone Capture vs Screenpresso (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, FastStone Capture grades higher than Screenpresso: 2.6 against 2.4 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
FastStone Capture grades higher on value for money and features. Screenpresso grades higher on the free plan and platforms. They get the same grade on ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
FastStone Capture
Windows screen capture, annotation and screen recorder
Free trial · from $29.95 one-time
Screenpresso
Windows screenshot and video capture with a built-in editor
Free plan
Which one is for you
Pick FastStone Capture if
- Fits if you want a one-time purchase for screenshots on a Windows PC
- Works for people who capture scrolling pages and mark them up before sending
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you use a Mac, Linux or a phone, since there is no version for them
- Skip it if you want a free plan: after 30 days a license is required
- Too light for video work beyond MP4 and WMV recordings
- Watch out: it needs Windows 10 or 11
Pick Screenpresso if
- Fits if you want a free way to capture and annotate on a Windows PC
- Works for people who need to blur sensitive data and are willing to pay for PRO
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you use a Mac or phone, since it is Windows only
- Skip it if you dislike branding: the free edition adds it to video and sharing
- Tight if you need OCR, 4K or automatic blurring, all PRO only
- Watch out: PRO has a year of updates, then an optional maintenance fee for later versions
- Watch out: the vendor names Windows 11 or Windows Server 2022 as its requirement
How we grade them
| 2.6GPAFastStone CaptureGood | 2.4GPAScreenpressoFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A$29.95 once for a lifetime license with free upgrades, under a year of this category's middle subscription. A family license for up to 5 computers is $69.95. | CNo US dollar price could be confirmed: the pricing page showed ringgit. PRO is a one-time license with a year of updates, then an optional maintenance fee. |
| Free plan and trial | CA 30-day trial, then a license is needed. There is no free plan for Capture. | BA free edition with image capture, HD video with branding, a limited editor and sharing with branding, and it may be used at work. OCR, 4K and auto-blur need PRO. |
| Features | BCapture modes, an editor, a screen recorder, text capture and pinning. The listing names no gap in the core job, though recordings are limited to MP4 and WMV. | CScreenshots, video, an editor, libraries, sharing and blurring of sensitive data. The gaps in the listing: OCR, 4K and auto-blur are PRO only. |
| Ease of use | BNo store rating is on record, but it is a program you install and start using with nothing to set up. | BNo store rating is on record, but it is a program you install and start using with nothing to set up. |
| Platforms and integrations | DWindows only. The vendor lists no Mac, Linux or mobile version, and it needs Windows 10 or 11. | CWindows computers only, plus a Chrome extension. The vendor names Windows 11 or Windows Server 2022. |
| Best for | Windows screenshots and recordings for a one-time price | Windows screenshots with a free edition |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: FastStone Capture and Screenpresso. How we grade
Where they differ
- FastStone Capture also covers video editing.
In commonWindowsOne-time purchaseScreen recordingScreenshots
At a glance
| FastStone Capture | Screenpresso | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free plan |
| Starts at | $29.95 one-time | Not published |
| Free plan | None | Free edition: image capture, HD video capture with branding, a limited image editor and sharing with branding; may be used at work. |
| Free trial | 30-day trial, then a license is required | None listed |
| Windows | ||
| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | FastStone Corporation | Learnpulse SAS |
| Price read from | faststone.org | Not confirmed |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
FastStone Capture
- Windows only: the vendor lists no Mac, Linux or mobile version.
- The vendor says it requires Windows 10 or 11.
- After the 30-day trial a license is required; there is no free plan for Capture.
- Screen recordings save only as MP4 or WMV, with MP3 for audio-only.
Screenpresso
- Windows only; the vendor's stated requirement is Windows 11 or Windows Server 2022, on x64 or ARM64.
- The free edition adds branding to video and sharing and has a limited editor; OCR, 4K and auto-blur need PRO.
- A PRO license includes one year of updates, then an optional maintenance fee applies for later versions.
- The pricing page showed its prices in Malaysian ringgit when read, so no US dollar price could be confirmed.
Key features
FastStone Capture
- Capture modes
- Grab windows, objects, menus, the full screen, rectangular, freehand or fixed-size regions and scrolling windows or web pages.
- Built-in editor
- Annotate with text, arrows, highlights, callouts and step numbers, blur an area, and apply edge effects, resizing and cropping.
- Screen recorder
- Record screen changes, microphone, speaker audio, webcam and mouse clicks to MP4 or WMV, with a timer and a basic video editor.
- Text capture and pinning
- Pull text from an image with OCR and pin a screenshot on top of other windows like a sticky note.
- Send and save options
- Send captures to a file, clipboard, printer, email, an FTP server, or OneNote, Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents.
- Screen tools
- Includes a color picker, magnifier, crosshair and screen ruler, plus global hotkeys and automatic file naming.
Screenpresso
- Screenshot capture
- Press Print Screen to capture a region, window or full screen with edge snapping, a zoom lens, delayed capture and scrolling-window stitching.
- Video capture
- Records the screen to lightweight MP4 files; the PRO page lists HD and 4K capture with system sound, webcam and automatic subtitles.
- Image editor
- A vector editor adds arrows, spotlights, speech bubbles, numbered steps and border effects; the PRO page lists a full-featured version.
- Workspace and libraries
- Every capture is saved to a workspace panel where files can be dragged into email clients and other programs, printed or copied.
- Sharing
- Publishes captures to 143 online services, to its own cloud for a short public URL, to PDF or email, or as a generated document.
- Sensitive-data blur and OCR
- PRO adds text capture from images and automatic blurring of sensitive information in an image or video.
Plans
FastStone Capture
Single license$29.95
one-time
Lifetime license for one user, with free upgrades; the order page also lists a volume discount.
Family license$69.95
one-time, for up to 5 computers
Lifetime license for home users covering up to 5 computers.
Screenpresso
Pricing could not be confirmed. See screenpresso.com.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, FastStone Capture or Screenpresso?
As of Nov 13, 2026, FastStone Capture starts at $29.95 one-time, and Screenpresso has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, FastStone Capture or Screenpresso?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Screenpresso has a free plan. FastStone Capture does not, though it has a free trial.
Which platforms do FastStone Capture and Screenpresso run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Screenpresso lists a browser extension. Both list a Windows app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.