ShareX Alternatives for Mac

ShareX is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is Flameshot, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to ShareX and loads of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to ShareX are Greenshot, Lightshot, Ksnip and Snagit.

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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, Mac + Screen Recording, Windows, Android, iPhone and Linux + Open Source. 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. Flameshot icon

    Flameshot

     251 likes

    Flameshot is a free, open-source screenshot tool that is cross-platform compatible, offering customization, editing features, CLI scripting, and direct Imgur uploads for seamless sharing. It provides an intuitive user experience through features like area selection, annotations, and saving options.

    75 Flameshot alternatives

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    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    Powerful, yet simple to use open-source screenshot software
     
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    Comments about Flameshot as an Alternative to ShareX
    Top Positive Comment
    Ituaf
    1

    In my experience, Flameshot has worked far quicker than ShareX. While ShareX does have more features, Flameshot works well as an alternative if you only require a good screenshot tool.

    Top Negative Comment
    blackwhattack
    15

    Can't record videos, no global shortcut. ShareX has a lot of great miscellaneous tools (like OCR, color detection). Doesn't automatically suggest a screenshot region based on windows.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    No hotkey .. no video recording definitely a no go for me

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 10 comments
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    • Most users think Flameshot is a great ShareX alternative.

    • Flameshot is Free and Open SourceShareX is also Free and Open Source
  2. Greenshot icon

    Greenshot

     715 likes

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

    210 Greenshot alternatives

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    Top Positive Comment
    aTaleksei
    4

    Very fast and lightweight.

    Top Negative Comment
    Annan
    13

    Greenshot does not record video.

    AbsenteeSurgeon
    Negative
    -1

    Greenshot can't record videos

    3 of 7 comments
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    • Most users think Greenshot is a great ShareX alternative.

    • Greenshot is Freemium and Open SourceShareX is Free and Open Source
  4. Lightshot icon

    Lightshot

     207 likes

    Captures selectable screen regions for Windows and Mac, offers instant uploading, quick editing, and sharing through short URLs, supports saving locally, annotating, clipboard copying, browser add-ons, upload history access, and operates without heavy system use.

    185 Lightshot alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Warning
    • Bundleware

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Wine
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Comments about Lightshot as an Alternative to ShareX
    Top Positive Comment
    Ola Johansson
    1

    I have been using ShareX for years but it's always been a pain to configure and so on. If you need LOADS of features and freedom to upload where you want and so on ShareX is great but really like the simplicity of Lightshot.

    Top Negative Comment
    artyhedgehog
    2

    LightShot doesn't have screen record feature.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Light, allow to directly upload on web and get the link, to share, or just copy, resize the zone... Customizable shortcut !

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 5 comments
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    • Most users think Lightshot is a great ShareX alternative.

    • Lightshot is Free and ProprietaryShareX is Free and Open Source
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  6. Ksnip icon

    Ksnip

     66 likes

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

    59 Ksnip alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
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    bigbigboy
    Positive
    1

    ShareX is the best option for Windows, if you are using linux, then the best is Ksnip. Even more if you are using a qt based environment

    linck5
    Positive
    3

    Does not capture video or create GIFs

    Maiquel
    Positive
    0

    The most complete alternative for screenshots for any Linux distro.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Ksnip is a great ShareX alternative.

    • Ksnip is Free and Open SourceShareX is also Free and Open Source
  7. Snagit icon

    Snagit

     200 likes

    Advanced screen capture and recording tool enabling image or video captures directly from your screen. Includes editing features like callouts, transparency, and effects to enhance visuals. Organize and easily share creations through documents, presentations, or favorite applications.

    202 Snagit alternatives

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    Comments about Snagit as an Alternative to ShareX
    tytanick
    Positive
    0

    A little bit heavy but it has super cool features. Easy and fast screenshoting in mac. Instantly you can draw nice arrows and text. Also you can use smart feature that detects things like text box, text itself, images, bars, and it makes separate elements from those things and then it allows you to move them. So when you want to show your developer where should something go, then it is more easy to do so.

    Snagit icon
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    • Most users think Snagit is a great ShareX alternative.

    • Snagit is Paid and ProprietaryShareX is Free and Open Source
  8. Screen Studio icon

    Screen Studio

     16 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.

    93 Screen Studio alternatives

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    • Mac
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  10. Cap icon

    Cap

     23 likes

    Open-source tool for screen and camera capture with 4K recording, timeline editor, instant sharing via links, privacy controls, no signup, multiple layouts, custom branding, cursor options, threaded comments, self-hosting, and paid AI-powered features available.

    92 Cap alternatives

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  11. Better Shot icon

    Better Shot

     6 likes

    Open-source screenshot solution for macOS featuring region, window, and fullscreen capture, local OCR powered by offline Tesseract.js, fast annotation, customizable backgrounds and effects, menu bar integration, clipboard support, and persistent workflow preferences.

    14 Better Shot alternatives

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  12. CleanShot X icon

    CleanShot X

     21 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.

    193 CleanShot X alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
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  13. Shottr icon

    Shottr

     22 likes

    Shottr is a small, fast, human-sized screenshot app built for those who care about pixels. It was crafted with Swift, optimized for M1, and is completely free at the moment.

    88 Shottr alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  15. Pixsnip icon

    Pixsnip

     6 likes

    Privacy-focused screenshot utility with local-only storage, capture and post-editing, precision tools like rulers and color picker, grouping, collage and card creation, full history, an intuitive interface, and no cloud or login required for secure offline workflows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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