ApexShot vs OpenScreenShot
ApexShot
apexshot.orgOpenScreenShot
openscreenshot.appSide by side
| Figure | ApexShot | OpenScreenShot |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Screenshot Annotation Software | 8.6 (#5) | 8.4 (#19) |
| Annotation | Its editor supports arrows, shapes, text, numbers, highlighters, freehand drawing, focus, blur, crop, and image backgrounds. | Its editor supports arrows, rectangles, text, blur, mosaic, opaque redaction, spotlight, crop, pen, highlighter, and numbered step badges. |
| Browser extension | Yes | Yes |
| Export formats | PNG, JPEG | The editor exports PNG, JPEG, WebP, and PDF files. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| 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. | The extension has no servers, accounts, analytics, telemetry, or third-party data-processing services, and processing runs locally in the browser. |
| Support | The download page directs users to Discord for installation help, bug reports, and feature requests, and also links to GitHub issues. | Bug reports, feature requests, and help requests are handled through GitHub issues, with Chrome Web Store reviews also accepted. |
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OpenScreenShot
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