ShareX

Free, open-source Windows tool for screenshots, screen recording, GIFs and uploads.

Verified facts: 3 of 3
Alternatives ranked: 5
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About ShareX

ShareX is a free, open-source capture tool for Windows that has built up a huge feature list over more than a decade. Beyond region, window and scrolling screenshots, it records the screen to video or GIF using FFmpeg, runs OCR on captured text, and can chain after-capture actions such as adding effects, watermarking, copying and uploading. Its standout feature is uploading: captures can go automatically to dozens of destinations, including image hosts, cloud storage like Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage and Cloudflare R2, or a custom uploader you define. There are also tools such as a colour picker, ruler, QR code reader and hash checker. It is distributed through its website, the Microsoft Store and Steam. The downside is complexity: the settings are deep and the interface is crowded, and it only runs on Windows. There is no built-in video editor, so recordings are for quick sharing rather than produced content.

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

What works

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

Why people leave

Windows only
Crowded interface and deep settings
No video editor for recordings

Top ShareX alternatives

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1
Snagit
Paid but friendlier, with stronger annotation and Mac support.
66.5
2
OBS Studio
Better for long recordings, multiple sources and streaming.
62.6
3
Zight
Hosted links, team libraries and analytics without configuring uploaders.
59.6
4
FlashBack Express
Free Windows recorder with no watermark and a simpler interface.
57.2
5
Icecream Screen Recorder
Simple Windows and Mac recorder for people who find ShareX overwhelming.
55.3

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ShareX: common questions

Is ShareX free?

Yes. ShareX is free, open-source software.

Is ShareX open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at ShareX/ShareX.

What platforms does ShareX run on?

ShareX is available for Windows.

What are the best alternatives to ShareX?

The highest-ranked ShareX alternatives right now are Snagit, OBS Studio and Zight. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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ShareX facts

3 of 3 verified

License: GPL-3.0; Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “License: GPL-3.0 (GNU General Public License v3.0).”
Platform: Windows; Checked Oct 25, 2026getsharex.com(opens source in a new tab); “ShareX is a free and open source screenshot tool for Windows with screen capture, screen recording”
Upload targets: Includes S3, Google Cloud Storage, Cloudflare R2; Checked Oct 25, 2026getsharex.com(opens source in a new tab); “Custom uploader Amazon S3 guide Google Cloud Storage guide Cloudflare R2”