ApexShot vs Shutter
ApexShot
apexshot.orgShutter
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| Figure | ApexShot | Shutter |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Spec score · Screen Capture Software | 8.8 (#3) | 7.6 (#37) |
| Spec score · Screenshot Annotation Software | 8.6 (#5) | 7.7 (#51) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platform limitation | Video recording is not supported on Fedora; the download page says recording actions show a notification and exit. | The FAQ explains that Shutter depends on Linux-specific components and does not describe a Windows or macOS version. |
| Sharing | Users can upload to ApexShot Cloud or their own XBackBone server, or keep captures local. | Shutter can upload screenshots and format generated links for posting in forums, wikis, and similar places. |
| Support | The download page directs users to Discord for installation help, bug reports, and feature requests, and also links to GitHub issues. | The project recommends GitHub for bug reports, feature requests, and questions, and also lists IRC and a contact form. |
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