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Flameshot ranks #7 of 8 in Screenshot tools, with an Alt Score of 50. It is licensed under GPL-3.0, free from Free and available on Windows, macOS and Linux. 8 of 9 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Linux, Windows, and macOS users who need a fast way to capture and mark up screenshots, from casual users to developers who want CLI/scripting control over screenshot workflows.
An open-source (GPL v3) screenshot tool with a built-in editor for arrows, highlighting, blur, text, freehand drawing, shapes, an incrementing counter, and solid color boxes. It includes a configuration dialog for customizing colors, buttons, keyboard shortcuts, and save behavior, plus a command-line interface for scriptable, GUI-less captures.
Launch Flameshot, drag a selection box around the area to capture, annotate it directly in the popup toolbar, then save, copy, or upload the result.
Where Flameshot stands out
Verified capabilities most alternatives don't have.
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Ranked alternatives
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Feature comparison
Rows come from the Screenshot tools checklist (13 rows). Human-verified cells only. ? means the value has not been verified.
| Screenshot tools checklist | Flameshot | Shottr | CleanShot X | Greenshot | ksnip | Monosnap |
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Every fact and feature listed for Flameshot is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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License GPL-3.0 verified 2026-07-10
GitHub API license metadata: spdx_id GPL-3.0.
GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 3, 29 June 2007
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/flameshot-org/flameshot/master/LICENSE -
Starts at Free verified 2026-07-10
No paid tier; free OSS.
GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 3, 29 June 2007
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/flameshot-org/flameshot/master/LICENSE -
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux verified 2026-07-10
Install on Linux → Install on macOS → Install on Windows
https://flameshot.org/docs/installation/ -
Pricing model Free verified 2026-07-10
Free/libre GPL-3.0; no pricing page or paid tier (homepage tagline: 'Free & open source screenshot software').
GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 3, 29 June 2007
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/flameshot-org/flameshot/master/LICENSE -
Status active verified 2026-07-10
archived": false, ... "pushed_at": "2026-07-10T06:29:33Z""
https://api.github.com/repos/flameshot-org/flameshot -
Region / window / scrolling capture Partial verified 2026-07-10
Region + full-screen/per-monitor capture documented; no window or scrolling/long-page capture.
--region <WxH+X+Y or string> Screenshot region to select
https://flameshot.org/docs/advanced/commandline-options/ -
Annotations Yes verified 2026-07-10
In-app screenshot editing.
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/flameshot-org/flameshot/master/README.md -
OCR text extraction No verified 2026-07-10
Feature list has no OCR.
Customizable appearance. Easy to use. In-app screenshot editing. DBus interface. Upload to Imgur.
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/flameshot-org/flameshot/master/README.md -
Cloud upload Yes verified 2026-07-10
Upload to Imgur.
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/flameshot-org/flameshot/master/README.md -
Pixel measure & color picker Partial verified 2026-07-10
Color picker only; no pixel-measurement/ruler tool.
Starts the color picker
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/flameshot-org/flameshot/master/README.md -
Self-hosted upload target No verified 2026-07-10
Only Imgur upload documented; no custom/self-hosted uploader.
In Flameshot we have provided our users with a common Client ID with which they can upload their screenshots without creating their own accounts on Imgur
https://flameshot.org/docs/guide/imgur-help/ -
One-time purchase option No verified 2026-07-10
Free OSS; no purchase.
GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 3, 29 June 2007
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/flameshot-org/flameshot/master/LICENSE -
Open source Yes verified 2026-07-10
GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 3, 29 June 2007
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/flameshot-org/flameshot/master/LICENSE
FAQ
Yes. Shottr, Greenshot and ksnip have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
Greenshot and ksnip — every license claim links its source.