Greenshot alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Greenshot alternative for most people
SnagitA paid tool with a far richer editor, scrolling capture and screen recording.
Best Greenshot alternative for a free option
FlameshotOpen source with a similar capture-and-annotate flow, and it also runs on Linux and macOS.
Best Greenshot alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
PixPinA newer Windows capture tool with pinning, OCR, long screenshots and GIF recording.
Best Greenshot alternative for open source
ShareXAlso free and open source on Windows, with screen recording, OCR and many more upload targets.
Best Greenshot alternative for Mac
SnagitA paid tool with a far richer editor, scrolling capture and screen recording.
Best Greenshot alternative for Windows
SnagitA paid tool with a far richer editor, scrolling capture and screen recording.
Best Greenshot alternative for Linux
FlameshotOpen 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.