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Flameshot vs Snipaste: catalog facts
Flameshot	Snipaste
Free Free and open source; no paid version.	Freemium Free to use, with a paid version unlocking extra features.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux
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	Pinning snips as floating windows is a distinctive workflow for comparing references Available free across Windows, macOS, and Linux
On Wayland it needs the right portal or compositor support, which varies by desktop No built-in video or GIF recording	Advanced features require the paid version Primarily a snip and pin tool rather than a full screen recorder
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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