Xnip AlternativesScreenshot Capture Tools and other similar apps like Xnip

Xnip is described as 'Handy Screenshot App for Mac' and is a screenshot capture tool in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Xnip for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Snapcraft apps. The best Xnip alternative is ShareX, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Xnip are Flameshot, Greenshot, Ksnip and Snipping Tool.

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  1. ShareX icon
     791 likes

    Open-source screen capture and file sharing tool with recording, editing, and annotation features. Supports 4K, dark mode, theming, offline use, and offers a lightweight, ad-free experience without tracking user data.

    253 ShareX alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
     
    • ShareX is the most popular Windows alternative to Xnip.

    • ShareX is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Xnip.

    • ShareX is Free and Open SourceXnip is Freemium and Proprietary
    • ShareX is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedXnip is not according to our users
  2. Flameshot icon
     250 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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
     
    • Flameshot is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Xnip.

    • Flameshot is Free and Open SourceXnip is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Flameshot is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedXnip is not according to our users
  3. Greenshot icon
     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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  4. Ksnip icon
     65 likes

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

    59 Ksnip alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
     
  5. Lightshot icon
     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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning
    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Wine
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  6. Spectacle icon
     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

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
     
  7. Pixsnip icon
     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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  8. Capty icon
     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

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • Capty is the most popular commercial alternative to Xnip.

    • Capty is Paid and ProprietaryXnip is Freemium and Proprietary
  9. Capture full and partial screenshots, record screen or webcam videos with extensive editing tools, including annotations, video conversion to gif/mp4, and sharing options. Create step-by-step guides enhanced by AI, save in multiple formats, and utilize cloud storage integration.

    160 FuseBase Capture alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
    • FuseBase Capture is the most popular Web-based alternative to Xnip.

    • FuseBase Capture is Freemium and ProprietaryXnip is also Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Gyazo icon
     30 likes

    Gyazo lets you instantly grab the screen and upload the image to the web. You can easily share on Chat, Social, Email, or anywhere!

    100 Gyazo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
  11. puush icon
     37 likes

    puush is a super-quick way to share screenshots and files. Quickly capture any portion of your screen, upload any file, and share them with a short URL automatically placed in your clipboard. Share them with the world or make them private, for your eyes only.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
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