Flameshot vs Snagit
Flameshot
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| Figure | Flameshot | Snagit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $3.25/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Screenshot tools | 8.1 (#13) | 8.1 (#12) |
| Spec score · Screen Capture Software | 8.0 (#21) | 7.4 (#44) |
| Spec score · Screenshot Annotation Software | 8.1 (#29) | 8.1 (#28) |
| Spec score · Screenshot Software | 7.9 (#18) | 7.4 (#32) |
| Export formats | PNG, TIFF, WebP, and additional Qt image formats | Snagx, PNG, JPG, HEIF, TIFF, GIF, BMP, WEBP, PDF, MP4 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
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In their own words
Flameshot
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.