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Flameshot vs Greenshot

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FlameshotGreenshot
LanguageC++C#
LicenceGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
Stars31k5.1k
Latestv14.0.0v1.3.315
Last push2026-10-032026-10-06
Release cadencetoo few releasestoo few releases
Active contributors17 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days14 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Snagit. Alternatives to Snagit →

    PartialFlameshotScreenshots with in-place annotation on Linux, macOS and Windows, without screen recording.

    PartialGreenshotScreenshots with an annotation editor and export to files, the clipboard or other apps on Windows, without screen recording.