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The best alternative to ShareX is Greenshot, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to ShareX and many of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to ShareX are Ksnip, macshot, VokoscreenNG and Spectacle.

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ShareX alternatives are mainly Screenshot Capture Tools, but if you're looking for Screen Recorders or Screen Casting Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Mac + Screen Recording, Mac, Android, iPhone, Linux + Open Source and Windows. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to ShareX.
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  1. Greenshot icon

    Greenshot

     728 likes

    Lightweight screenshot tool offering OCR, exports to Office apps and online storage, integration with external commands, supporting 32 languages and minimal space requirement.

    259 Greenshot alternatives

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    • Windows
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  2. Ksnip icon

    Ksnip

     68 likes

    Ksnip is a Qt based cross-platform screenshot tool that provides many annotation features for your screenshots.

    80 Ksnip alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
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    • European Union flagEU
    Annotations
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  4. macshot icon

    macshot

     16 likes

    Feature-packed native macOS screenshot tool — annotate, auto-redact PII, record GIFs, OCR + translate, scroll capture, beautify, and more. No Electron, no subscription.

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    • Mac
    • Homebrew
    • PT flagPortugal
    • European Union flagEU
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    CleanShot X icon
    CleanShot X

    Capture and record screens on Mac with CleanShot X, featuring seamless recording, custom keyboard shortcuts, customizable wallpapers, Quick Access Overlay, and Desktop icon toggle for a tidy user interface.

    https://cleanshot.com
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  6. VokoscreenNG icon

    VokoscreenNG

     75 likes

    VokoscreenNG is a user friendly screencaster for Linux and Windows. It is a continuation of the now discontinued Vokoscreen project that has been totally rewritten from scratch using Qt and GStreamer.

    192 VokoscreenNG alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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  7. Spectacle icon

    Spectacle

     42 likes

    Spectacle is a simple application for capturing desktop screenshots. It can capture images of the entire desktop, a single monitor, the currently active window, the window currently under the mouse, or a rectangular region of the screen.

    226 Spectacle alternatives

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    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
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    • European Union flagEU
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  9. CleanShot X icon

    CleanShot X

     28 likes

    Capture and record screens on Mac with CleanShot X, featuring seamless recording, custom keyboard shortcuts, customizable wallpapers, Quick Access Overlay, and Desktop icon toggle for a tidy user interface.

    257 CleanShot X alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU
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  10. Screen Studio icon

    Screen Studio

     19 likes

    Record macOS screens with smoothed mouse movement, zoomed click highlights, cinematic motion blur, and customizable backgrounds while integrating webcam, microphone, system sound, and easy video editing. Output in HD for instructional and promotional videos.

    141 Screen Studio alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU
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  11. Screenpresso icon

    Screenpresso

     55 likes

    Comprehensive screenshot and screencast tool offering full-screen, window, or region captures with a built-in editor. Supports cropping, resizing, labels, and effects, with integration for popular services. Free version includes some branding and is limited to 15s screen casts.

    146 Screenpresso alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
    Workspace
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  12. Kap icon

    Kap

     28 likes

    Kap is an open-source screen recorder built with Electron and designed to be easy to use but extensible.

    72 Kap alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Electron / Atom Shell
    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU
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  13. Movavi Screen Recorder icon

    Movavi Screen Recorder

     3 likes

    Record full screen or customized areas with webcam options. Annotate in real time, highlight cursor actions, and record both system and voiceover audio. Ideal for creating instructional videos, webinars, and presentations. Free for personal use, compatible with PCs.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU
    Movavi Screen Recorder screenshot 1
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  14. Ashampoo Snap icon

    Ashampoo Snap

     10 likes

    Capture screenshots or record videos with Ashampoo Snap’s efficient tools. Enjoy easy editing, multi-display support, OCR for 180 languages, and instant sharing capabilities. Revamp your projects with video cutting, annotations, and custom capture options.

    191 Ashampoo Snap alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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  15. Monosnap icon

    Monosnap

     40 likes

    Monosnap allows you to save screenshots easily, conveniently, and quickly, sharing them with friends and colleagues at once.

    50 Monosnap alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU
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