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Flameshot vs CleanShot X: catalog facts
Flameshot	CleanShot X
Free Free and open source; no paid version.	Paid Paid Mac application.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	macOS
In-place editing: arrows, highlight, blur or pixelate, text, shapes and counters on the selection itself Customisable interface colour, button selection, shortcuts and save behaviour	Scrolling capture handles long pages in one shot Built-in annotation avoids needing a separate editor
On Wayland it needs the right portal or compositor support, which varies by desktop No built-in video or GIF recording	Mac only Paid app rather than free
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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