Flameshot
Free, open-source screenshot tool with on-screen annotation
What is Flameshot?
Flameshot is a free, open-source screenshot tool for Windows, macOS and Linux. You launch it, drag a selection box over part of the screen, and annotate the capture in place with arrows, text, shapes, highlights and pixelation before saving or copying it. It can also upload a capture to Imgur, and a command-line interface lets you script it or bind it to keys.
Flameshot is free to use. See every plan
Good for
- People who want the same free screenshot tool on Windows, macOS and Linux
- Marking up a capture with arrows, text and pixelation before saving it
- Scripting screenshots or binding them to custom keys from the terminal
Worth knowing
- GNOME Wayland and Plasma Wayland support is described as experimental, and GNOME 41 or later asks to share the screen on every capture.
- It relies on a system tray; GNOME users need an AppIndicator extension to see the icon.
- The upload tool sends images to Imgur anonymously, and the shared client ID can run into Imgur's hourly quota.
- Downloads are 64-bit only, and on macOS it must be granted screen recording permission before it can capture anything.
Key features
- Area capture with in-place editing
- Launch it, drag a selection box over the area you want and annotate directly on screen before saving the shot, without opening a separate editor.
- Annotation tools
- Arrows, lines, pencil, marker highlights, text, rectangles, circles, solid color boxes and an incrementing counter, plus a blur tool that turns into pixelation at larger sizes.
- Customizable interface
- A configuration dialog sets the interface color, which tool buttons appear, the keyboard shortcuts and how images are saved.
- Command-line interface
- Terminal commands capture a region or the full screen without opening the GUI first, with options for a delay, a save path and copying to the clipboard.
- Upload to Imgur
- Uploads a selection to Imgur after a warning and lets you delete it afterwards. Since version 11.0.0 you can set your own Imgur Client ID for a separate upload quota.
- Tray icon and history
- Runs in the background with a system tray icon for configuration, and keeps a screenshot history that a shortcut opens.
Flameshot pricing
- Starts at
- Free
- Free plan
- The whole app is free and open source, with its main code under GPLv3+. The project says it does not accept direct donations.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Flameshot | $0 | The complete app as a Windows installer or portable build, a macOS dmg or Homebrew cask, and a Linux AppImage, Snap, Flatpak or distribution package. |
Read from flameshot.org on Oct 9, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Flameshot before you buy.
Works with
- Imgur
Flameshot alternatives
- Flameshot vs Greenshot
Free plan · from $1.99 one-time
- Flameshot vs Shottr
Free plan · from $12 one-time
- Flameshot vs CleanShot X
From $35 one-time
- Flameshot vs Camtasia Snagit
Free trial · from $39/yr
Common questions
Is Flameshot free?
Yes. Flameshot is free to use. The whole app is free and open source, with its main code under GPLv3+. The project says it does not accept direct donations.
How much does Flameshot cost?
Flameshot lists one plan. Flameshot: $0. Prices were read from flameshot.org on Oct 9, 2026.
What platforms does Flameshot work on?
Flameshot is available on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Does Flameshot have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Flameshot is listed for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Does Flameshot have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Flameshot is listed for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Is Flameshot open source?
Yes. Flameshot is open source, according to its own site.
What does Flameshot integrate with?
Flameshot's listing names Imgur. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Flameshot?
Flameshot is made by Flameshot contributors.
What are the alternatives to Flameshot?
The closest alternatives to Flameshot in our directory are ShareX, Greenshot, Shottr, CleanShot X and Camtasia Snagit. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Flameshot.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 9, 2026.