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Greenshot vs ksnip
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| Fact | Greenshot | ksnip |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C# | C++ |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 5.1k | 3.3k |
| Latest | v1.3.315 | v1.10.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-01 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 181 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 14 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Snagit. Alternatives to Snagit →
PartialGreenshotScreenshots with an annotation editor and export to files, the clipboard or other apps on Windows, without screen recording.
PartialksnipScreenshots with annotation and upload, on Linux, Windows and macOS; no video recording.
Greenshot
- v1.4.297-g5acddeab522026-10-06Greenshot 1.4.297-g5acddeab52 (continuous build)pre-release
- v1.4.284-gea6e246e6c2026-10-02Greenshot 1.4.284-gea6e246e6c (continuous build)pre-release
- v1.3.3192026-09-16Greenshot 1.3.319 (continuous build)pre-release
- v1.3.3152026-03-20Greenshot 1.3.315
- v1.3.3142026-03-20Greenshot 1.3.314 (continuous build)pre-release
ksnip
- continuous2026-10-01Continuous buildpre-release
- v1.10.12023-03-15Fixed: DragAndDrop not working with snaps. (#898)
- v1.10.02022-05-22New: Set image save location on command line. (#666)
- v1.9.22021-11-22Fixed: Version Qt_5.15' not found (required by /usr/bin/ksnip). (#712)
- v1.9.12021-09-13Fixed: MacOS package damaged and not starting. (#653)
Greenshot
unsigned The latest release, v1.3.315, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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ksnip
unsigned The latest release, v1.10.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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