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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
2PixPin logoPixPinFree plan + paidNoWindows, macOS5 of 555.3
3CleanShot X logoCleanShot XPaidNomacOS5 of 554.4
4Zight logoZightFree plan + paidNomacOS, Windows, Browser extension +14 of 451.2
  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. PixPin logo

    2. PixPin

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

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Gyazo

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

    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 ×0.363
    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 Gyazo 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. CleanShot X logo

    3. CleanShot X

    Best for: Mac users who take lots of annotated screenshots and quick screen clips

    PaidmacOS

    54.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Gyazo

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

    Pros

    • Fast capture workflow with a handy floating preview
    • One-time licence option instead of a forced subscription
    • Built-in cloud links with custom domains on Pro

    Cons

    • Mac only
    • Video editing is limited to basic trimming
    • Updates after the first year cost extra on the Basic licence
    Visit CleanShot X Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.352
    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 CleanShot X a good Gyazo alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Basic licence
    $35 one-time
    Checked Oct 29, 2026cleanshot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    $10 per user/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 29, 2026cleanshot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Update renewal
    $19 per year (optional)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026cleanshot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    System requirement
    macOS 13 or newer
    Checked Oct 29, 2026cleanshot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Setapp
    Included in Setapp
    Checked Oct 29, 2026cleanshot.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Zight logo

    4. Zight

    Best for: Support and product teams sharing screenshots, GIFs and quick videos as links

    Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows, Browser extension, Web

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Gyazo

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

    Pros

    • Screenshots, GIFs and video in one capture tool
    • Integrations with Zendesk, Intercom, Slack and Jira
    • Cheaper per-user pricing than Loom

    Cons

    • Editing tools are basic
    • Free plan is quite limited
    • Feature list can feel scattered
    Visit Zight Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    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 Zight a good Gyazo alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 29, 2026zight.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Create plan price
    $9.95 per user/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 29, 2026zight.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Collaborate plan price
    $12 per user/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 29, 2026zight.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    Zendesk, Intercom, Slack, Jira
    Checked Oct 29, 2026zight.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.