ApexShot
apexshot.org
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- ApexShot is an open-source Linux app for capturing screenshots, annotating images, recording the screen, extracting text with OCR, and detecting QR codes.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apexshot.org
- Intended users
- The maker says ApexShot is built for Linux users and describes its team pilot research as aimed at Linux-heavy companies and open-source organizations.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apexshot.org
- Free plan
- YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · apexshot.org
- Integrations
- The GNOME Shell extension is installed automatically when applicable and provides preview windows and recording overlays.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apexshot.org
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says captures remain on the device unless users choose to share them, and that screenshots, recordings, clipboard content, keystrokes, and captured media are not collected.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apexshot.org
- Support
- The download page directs users to Discord for installation help, bug reports, and feature requests, and also links to GitHub issues.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apexshot.org
- Founded
- 2026Read 28 Sep 2026 · apexshot.org
- Annotation
- Its editor supports arrows, shapes, text, numbers, highlighters, freehand drawing, focus, blur, crop, and image backgrounds.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apexshot.org
- Browser extension
- YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · apexshot.org
- Cloud links
- Pro includes unlisted and private share links and device linking between the desktop app and Cloud.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apexshot.org
- Export formats
- PNG, JPEGRead 19 Sep 2026 · apexshot.org
- License and status
- ApexShot is GPL-3.0 licensed and listed as public beta, version v0.2.35.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apexshot.org
- Native app
- The app is built with Rust and GTK4, with a C++/Qt capture overlay.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apexshot.org
- Platform limitation
- Video recording is not supported on Fedora; the download page says recording actions show a notification and exit.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apexshot.org
- Recording
- Screen recordings can be saved as MP4 or GIF with optional audio, a countdown, and cursor capture.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apexshot.org
- Sharing
- Users can upload to ApexShot Cloud or their own XBackBone server, or keep captures local.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apexshot.org
- Supported systems
- The download page lists Ubuntu 24.04+, Debian 12+, Arch Linux, and Fedora, with GNOME 45–50, Hyprland, and Fedora KDE Plasma Wayland listed for desktop compatibility.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apexshot.org
- Telemetry
- Anonymous aggregated usage statistics and optional crash reports can be disabled in the app settings.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apexshot.org
Plans and prices
Free Free $0 forever · Free Cloud: 2 GB · 20/mo uploads · 7 days 2 GB storage · 20 uploads/mo · 250 MB max file size · 7-day retention Read 7 Oct 2026 · apexshot.org
Pro $5 a month Billed monthly · cancel anytime 100 GB storage · Unlimited uploads · 5 GB max file size · 90-day retention Read 7 Oct 2026 · apexshot.org
Team $15 a month ~$15 per seat / month hypothesis — not for sale yet 500 GB storage · Unlimited uploads · 10 GB max file size · 365-day retention Read 7 Oct 2026 · apexshot.org
Where Specifiction places it
- Screen Capture Software#3 of 618.8
- Screenshot Annotation Software#5 of 768.6
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