ShareX
Power-user screenshot and screen recording for Windows, free, no Snagit subscription.
Quick facts
- Price model
- Open source
- Starting price
- Free
- Best for
- Screenshot workflows · GIF capture · Power users on Windows
- Replaces
- Snagit, CleanShot cloud plans on Windows, Greenshot with paid extras
- Platforms
- Windows
- Last verified
- 2026-06-22
Why it's listed
Does more than most $60 capture tools, and it's been trustworthy for years.
ShareX captures regions, scrolling pages, and GIFs, then uploads or saves locally with customizable workflows. Open source and endlessly extensible. The tool Reddit power users recommend instead of paid screen capture SaaS.
The catch
Windows only; overwhelming options until you trim the menu.
Good fit for
- Developers
- Support staff documenting bugs
Not ideal for
- Mac users
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