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ShareX
ShareX is a free and open-source screen capture, file sharing, and productivity tool designed for Windows.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Capture, annotate, and share screenshots and files with extensive customization options.
Who should look elsewhere
Only available for Windows.
Pros
- +Completely free and open source with no advertisements.
- +Highly customizable workflow and extensive features for power users.
- +Supports a wide variety of capture methods and upload destinations.
- +Lightweight and actively developed for over 18 years.
- +Includes many useful productivity tools beyond just screen capture.
Cons
- −Only available for Windows.
- −Can be overwhelming for new users due to the sheer number of options.
- −User interface might not be as modern as some paid alternatives.
Key features
- ✓Multiple screen capture methods (fullscreen, active window, region, scrolling capture)
- ✓Screen recording with GIF support
- ✓Comprehensive annotation tools (rectangle, ellipse, text, arrows, blur, pixelate)
- ✓Customizable after-capture tasks (save, copy, upload, edit, beautify)
- ✓Wide range of upload destinations and custom uploader support
- ✓Productivity tools (color picker, screen ruler, image editor, video converter, OCR, QR code)
- ✓Drag and drop upload functionality
- ✓Watch folder for automatic uploads
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | — | month | Completely free; Open source; No advertisements |