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ksnip vs ShareX
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| Fact | ksnip | ShareX |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | C# |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 3.3k | 40k |
| Latest | v1.10.1 | v21.0.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 181 days between releases | about 16 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 2 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 →
PartialksnipScreenshots with annotation and upload, on Linux, Windows and macOS; no video recording.
Full replacementShareXScreenshots, screen recording, annotation and upload, on Windows.
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)
ksnip
unsigned The latest release, v1.10.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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ShareX
unsigned The latest release, v21.0.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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