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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.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Flameshot logoFlameshotOpen sourceYesLinux, Windows, macOS4 of 459.6
2ShareX 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

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Gyazo

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

    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 ×0.377
    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 Gyazo 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. ShareX logo

    2. ShareX

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

    Open sourceWindows

    56.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Gyazo

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

    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 Gyazo 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 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.