AppBreakup
Submit an app

Greenshot alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 30, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Greenshot: no screen or video recording, and no Linux version. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Greenshot, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Snagit currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Flameshot logoFlameshotOpen sourceYesLinux, Windows, macOS4 of 462.6
2PixPin logoPixPinFree plan + paidNoWindows, macOS5 of 557.2
3ShareX logoShareXOpen sourceYesWindows3 of 356.8
  1. Flameshot logo

    1. FlameshotTop pick

    Best for: Linux and cross-platform users who want quick annotated screenshots for free

    Open sourceLinux, Windows, macOS

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Greenshot

    Open source with a similar capture-and-annotate flow, and it also runs on Linux and macOS.

    Pros

    • Annotation tools appear directly on the capture area
    • Command-line interface for scripts and custom shortcuts
    • Free and open source on Linux, Windows and macOS

    Cons

    • No screen recording or scrolling capture
    • Some Wayland desktops need extra setup
    • Few built-in upload or sharing destinations
    Visit Flameshot Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Flameshot a good Greenshot alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free and open source
    Checked Oct 29, 2026flameshot.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Command-line interface
    Yes
    Checked Oct 29, 2026flameshot.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Windows builds
    Installer or portable, 64-bit
    Checked Oct 29, 2026flameshot.org(opens source in a new tab)
  2. PixPin logo

    2. PixPin

    Best for: Windows and Mac users who want Snipaste-style pinning plus OCR and scrolling screenshots

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Greenshot

    A newer Windows capture tool with pinning, OCR, long screenshots and GIF recording.

    Pros

    • Pin screenshots, text or colours on top of any window
    • On-device OCR to copy text from captures
    • Scrolling capture and GIF/video recording in one app
    • Free to use with no sign-up

    Cons

    • Some features, like keystroke recording, need PixPin Pro
    • No Linux version
    • Closed source
    Visit PixPin Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is PixPin a good Greenshot alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS
    Checked Oct 30, 2026pixpin.com(opens source in a new tab)
    OCR
    On-device
    Checked Oct 30, 2026pixpin.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Account required
    No
    Checked Oct 30, 2026pixpin.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid tier
    PixPin Pro
    Checked Oct 30, 2026pixpin.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Developer
    DepthPixel LLC
    Checked Oct 30, 2026pixpin.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. ShareX logo

    3. ShareX

    Best for: Windows power users who want free capture with automated upload workflows

    Open sourceWindows

    56.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Greenshot

    Also free and open source on Windows, with screen recording, OCR and many more upload targets.

    Pros

    • Free and open source with no limits or watermark
    • Huge range of upload destinations and custom uploaders
    • OCR, scrolling capture and GIF recording built in

    Cons

    • Windows only
    • Crowded interface and deep settings
    • No video editor for recordings
    Visit ShareX Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.360
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is ShareX a good Greenshot alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platform
    Windows
    Checked Oct 29, 2026getsharex.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Upload targets
    Includes S3, Google Cloud Storage, Cloudflare R2
    Checked Oct 29, 2026getsharex.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Greenshot alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Snagit logo

Best Greenshot alternative for most people

Snagit

A paid tool with a far richer editor, scrolling capture and screen recording.

Flameshot logo

Best Greenshot alternative for a free option

Flameshot

Open source with a similar capture-and-annotate flow, and it also runs on Linux and macOS.

PixPin logo

Best Greenshot alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

PixPin

A newer Windows capture tool with pinning, OCR, long screenshots and GIF recording.

ShareX logo

Best Greenshot alternative for open source

ShareX

Also free and open source on Windows, with screen recording, OCR and many more upload targets.

Snagit logo

Best Greenshot alternative for Mac

Snagit

A paid tool with a far richer editor, scrolling capture and screen recording.

Snagit logo

Best Greenshot alternative for Windows

Snagit

A paid tool with a far richer editor, scrolling capture and screen recording.

Flameshot logo

Best Greenshot alternative for Linux

Flameshot

Open source with a similar capture-and-annotate flow, and it also runs on Linux and macOS.

Greenshot alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Greenshot?

Snagit ranks first right now. A paid tool with a far richer editor, scrolling capture and screen recording. Flameshot and PixPin follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Greenshot?

Yes. Flameshot (open source), PixPin (free plan + paid) and ShareX (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Greenshot?

Yes: Flameshot and ShareX.

Which Greenshot alternatives work on Linux?

Flameshot runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Greenshot?

The complaints we hear most: no screen or video recording; no Linux version; scrolling capture is limited to Internet Explorer pages.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Greenshot, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.