Flameshot vs PicPick

Flameshot is free, open-source screenshot software for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Its workflow is to select part of the screen, add annotations if needed, and save the image to a computer. Editing tools include arrows, text, highlighting, drawing, shapes, counters, solid color boxes, and blur or pixelation. Users can customize the interface color, button selection, keyboard shortcuts, and image-saving behavior. Export formats include PNG, TIFF, WebP, and additional Qt image formats. The command-line interface can run commands without opening the graphical interface and supports scripting and key bindings. Flameshot can upload images to Imgur, alerts users before upload, and allows deletion afterward. The project warns that an uploaded image is no longer under the user's control and recommends pixelation or a filled rectangle rather than blur for privacy protection. Downloads include 64-bit Windows installer and portable versions, macOS installation through Homebrew or a DMG, and Linux AppImage, package manager, Snapcraft, or Flathub options. Official documentation covers installation, troubleshooting, configuration, platform help, command-line options, and privacy.

PicPick combines screen capture and recording with image editing, color picking, pixel measurement, and annotation tools in a Windows application. Capture options include full screens, active windows, scrolling windows, fixed or freehand regions, and multiple monitors, with hotkeys and auto-save. Recordings can cover a screen, window, or selected region, include system audio and microphone input, and be saved locally. The editor supports drawing, shapes, callouts, stamps, cropping, resizing, erasing, and retouching. Design tools include a color picker and palette, pixel ruler, magnifier, crosshair, protractor, and whiteboard. Images can be exported as PNG, JPEG, BMP, GIF, or PDF. Sharing destinations include cloud drives, FTP, email, social platforms, and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. The maker says the application runs locally, does not collect usage data, and does not require an internet connection to function. Home is for personal, non-commercial use and has manual updates and no technical support. Professional costs $3,630 a year and permits business use, with automatic updates and priority technical support. PicPick is for Windows; Mac and Linux builds are not planned.