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Gyazo alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 30, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Gyazo: free plan only shows your 10 most recent captures, and free recordings are capped at seven seconds. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Gyazo, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Flameshot currently ranks first.

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The best Gyazo alternative for…

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

Flameshot logo

Best Gyazo alternative for most people

Flameshot

Free open-source screenshot tool with annotation that keeps captures local unless you choose to upload.

ShareX logo

Best Gyazo alternative for a free option

ShareX

Free and open source on Windows, uploading to the host of your choice with no history limits.

PixPin logo

Best Gyazo alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

PixPin

Free capture tool with pinning, OCR and long screenshots, without uploading to a cloud.

Flameshot logo

Best Gyazo alternative for open source

Flameshot

Free open-source screenshot tool with annotation that keeps captures local unless you choose to upload.

CleanShot X logo

Best Gyazo alternative for Mac

CleanShot X

Polished Mac capture app with annotation, scrolling capture and its own cloud links in one purchase.

Zight logo

Best Gyazo alternative for Windows

Zight

Screenshots, GIFs and longer screen recordings with share links, aimed at teams.

Flameshot logo

Best Gyazo alternative for Linux

Flameshot

Free open-source screenshot tool with annotation that keeps captures local unless you choose to upload.

Zight logo

Best Gyazo alternative for working in the browser

Zight

Screenshots, GIFs and longer screen recordings with share links, aimed at teams.

Gyazo alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Gyazo?

Flameshot ranks first right now. Free open-source screenshot tool with annotation that keeps captures local unless you choose to upload. ShareX and PixPin follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Gyazo?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Gyazo?

Yes: Flameshot and ShareX.

Which Gyazo alternatives work on Linux?

Flameshot runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Gyazo?

The complaints we hear most: free plan only shows your 10 most recent captures; free recordings are capped at seven seconds; annotations, OCR and editing need Pro.

How is this list ranked?

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