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Flameshot vs grim: catalog facts
Flameshot	grim
Free Free and open source; no paid version.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Linux, Command line
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	Small and scriptable Captures outputs, regions or windows
On Wayland it needs the right portal or compositor support, which varies by desktop No built-in video or GIF recording	Wayland only No graphical interface or annotation
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: MIT
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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