Flameshot
Open-source screenshot tool with annotation. Linux and Mac friendly, no Snagit.
Quick facts
- Price model
- Open source
- Starting price
- Free
- Best for
- Annotated screenshots · Linux desktop capture · Bug reports
- Replaces
- Snagit, Monosnap, Cloud screenshot APIs
- Platforms
- LinuxMacWindows
- Last verified
- 2026-06-22
Why it's listed
Instant markup without uploading your screen to a third party.
Flameshot captures regions with arrows, blur, and text overlays in a lightweight overlay UI. Free cross-platform alternative when ShareX isn't available on your OS.
The catch
Fewer automation hooks than ShareX on Windows.
Good fit for
- Linux users
- Developers
Not ideal for
- Scrolling capture power users on Mac
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