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🖼️ screenshots · 2 paid apps · 5 free alternatives

Free alternatives to
screenshots software.

We indexed 2 paid screenshots subscriptions costing $10/mo ($120/yr) combined and mapped them to 5 genuinely free and open-source alternatives.

Paid screenshots Apps vs Top Free Alternatives

2 SaaS bills you can cancel

Paid SaaS AppMonthly PriceVibe-Code VerdictTop Free / Open-Source Replacements
Lightshot$5/moweekend build
Shots.so$5/moweekend build

Top Free & Open-Source screenshots Tools

5 distinct tools · sorted by coverage & stars

ShareX
open sourcecm0zfiowb00pj94snnh6jzvs0Self-host★ 40.6k

Free, open-source screen capture and file sharing tool.

Replaces: Lightshot
Greenshot
open sourcecm0zfiowb00pj94snnh6jzvs0Self-host★ 5.2k

Light-weight screenshot software for Windows.

Replaces: Lightshot
macshot
open sourceGPL-3.0Local★ 2.8k

Gradients, padding, rounded corners and shadows in a native Mac app that also takes the screenshot.

Replaces: Shots.so
BrandBird Screenshot Beautifier
freeproprietary, freeHosted★ $0 forever

Gradients, padding and rounded corners for free; batch work is where the bill starts.

Replaces: Shots.so
ScreenCharm
freeproprietary, freeLocal★ $0 forever

The Shots.so recipe, free forever and done entirely in your browser.

Replaces: Shots.so

screenshots Open-Source FAQ

What are the best free alternatives to screenshots paid tools?+

The top free alternatives to screenshots software are ShareX, Greenshot, macshot, BrandBird Screenshot Beautifier. Across this category, there are 5 verified free tools (3 open source) that replace 2 paid SaaS products.

Which paid screenshots apps can be replaced with free alternatives?+

You can replace Lightshot, Shots.so using free and self-hostable alternatives, saving up to $10/mo ($120/yr) in combined subscription fees.

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