Flameshot

Free, open-source screenshot tool with built-in annotation for Linux, Windows and macOS.

Verified facts: 4 of 4
Alternatives ranked: 4
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About Flameshot

Flameshot is a screenshot app that lets you drag a selection over the screen and mark it up on the spot before saving or copying it. The editing tools appear right around the selection: arrows, text, shapes, highlighting, blur or pixelation, numbered counters and solid boxes for hiding details. It is free and open source under the GPL, and it runs on Linux, Windows and macOS, with packages in most Linux distributions. A command-line interface means it can be scripted or bound to keyboard shortcuts, which is a big reason it's a common pick on Linux desktops. The interface colours, buttons, shortcuts and save behaviour are all configurable. It does not record video, scroll-capture long pages or upload to many cloud services out of the box, and on some Wayland desktops it needs extra setup. Flameshot suits developers, writers and support staff who take lots of annotated screenshots and want a fast, free tool.

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

What works

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

Why people leave

No screen recording or scrolling capture
Some Wayland desktops need extra setup
Few built-in upload or sharing destinations

Top Flameshot alternatives

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1
Snagit
A paid Windows and Mac tool with richer editing, templates and video capture for documentation.
67.6
2
ShareX
A free Windows tool that adds screen recording, scrolling capture and dozens of upload destinations.
56.8
3
CleanShot X
A polished paid Mac tool with scrolling capture, recording and cloud sharing.
54.4
4
Awesome Screenshot
A browser extension for capturing and annotating full web pages without installing an app.
51.2

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Flameshot: common questions

Is Flameshot free?

Yes. Flameshot is free, open-source software.

Is Flameshot open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at flameshot-org/flameshot.

What platforms does Flameshot run on?

Flameshot is available for Linux, Windows and macOS.

What are the best alternatives to Flameshot?

The highest-ranked Flameshot alternatives right now are Snagit, ShareX and CleanShot X. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Flameshot facts

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License: GPL-3.0; Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “License: GPL-3.0 (GNU General Public License v3.0).”
Price: Free and open source; Checked Oct 29, 2026flameshot.org(opens source in a new tab); “Download Free & open source screenshot software Flameshot is a free and open-source, cross-platform tool to take screenshots”
Command-line interface: Yes; Checked Oct 29, 2026flameshot.org(opens source in a new tab); “Command-line interface (CLI) Flameshot has several commands you can use in the terminal without launching the GUI via a command line interface.”
Windows builds: Installer or portable, 64-bit; Checked Oct 29, 2026flameshot.org(opens source in a new tab); “64-bit only, either installer or portable version available Download Installer Download Portable Looking for older releases?”