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

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Snipping Tool alternatives are mainly Screenshot Capture Tools, but if you're looking for Screen Recorders or Image Editors you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Google Chrome, Portable, Open Source, iPhone, Mozilla Firefox and iPad + Screenshot Capture. 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 Snipping Tool.
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  1. 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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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about Greenshot as an Alternative to Snipping Tool
    wookahn624
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    4

    I use this tool at work it's super useful and is a time saver when compared to MS "Snipping Tool". I can instantly snip>edit>upload. kudos!

    Guest
    Positive
    2

    A lot more useful than snipping tool!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    MUCH more intuitive than not just Snipping Tool but also any other screen shot software. Simply amazing and very well written. Cheers to the developers!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Greenshot is a great Snipping Tool alternative.

    • Greenshot is Freemium and Open SourceSnipping Tool is Free and Proprietary
    • Greenshot is CustomizableSnipping Tool is not according to our users
  2. 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
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    Annotations
     
  4. Spectacle icon

    Spectacle

     37 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.

    195 Spectacle alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
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    Ashampoo Snap icon
    Ashampoo Snap

    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, ...

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  6. ScreenRec icon

    ScreenRec

     68 likes

    If you spend too much time on email and chat, try sending instant video messages and screenshots with ScreenRec. You'll get your point across faster and save precious hours.

    152 ScreenRec alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. 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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  8. 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.

    117 Screenpresso alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    Workspace
     
  10. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Ashampoo Snap screenshot 1
     
  12. ScreenSnap Pro icon

    ScreenSnap Pro

     4 likes

    Beautiful screenshots with stunning backgrounds and powerful annotation tools. Create, edit, and share professional-quality screenshots with ease.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  13. Capty icon

    Capty

     4 likes

    Capture your screen, windows, or regions on macOS, record with audio, edit screenshots and videos using built-in tools like shapes, blur, and redaction, export in various formats with multiple quality presets, enjoy ad-free usage, offline access, and no registration.

    62 Capty alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  14. Movavi Screenshot icon

    Movavi Screenshot

     1 like

    Movavi ScreenShot is a screenshot extension for Chrome and Firefox that lets you grab full and partial screen captures as well as save screenshots in multiple formats.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    Movavi Screenshot screenshot 1
     
  15. Swappy icon

    Swappy

     2 likes

    Swappy is a Wayland screenshot editing tool featuring brushes, text, shapes, arrows, and blur. Images can be saved locally or copied directly to the clipboard.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Swappy screenshot editor
     
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