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ScreenToGif vs ShareX
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| Fact | ScreenToGif | ShareX |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C# | C# |
| Licence | MS-PL | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 28k | 40k |
| Latest | 2.43.2 | v21.0.0 |
| Last push | 2026-07-28 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 68 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 →
PartialScreenToGifRecords the screen, the webcam or a sketchboard on Windows and edits frame by frame, exported as GIF, video or images.
Full replacementShareXScreenshots, screen recording, annotation and upload, on Windows.
ScreenToGif
ScreenToGif
unsigned The latest release, 2.43.2, 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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