Flameshot vs Snipping Tool: catalog facts
 Flameshot |  Snipping Tool |
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Free Free and open source; no paid version. |
Free Free and included with Windows 11. |
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Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line |
Windows |
- 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
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- Included with Windows 11
- Annotate with mouse, touch or pen
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- On Wayland it needs the right portal or compositor support, which varies by desktop
- No built-in video or GIF recording
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- Current version is Windows 11 only
- Fewer editing options than dedicated screenshot tools
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Closed source |
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License: GPL-3.0 |
License not stated |
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No account needed |
No account needed |
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Works offline |
Works offline |
Checked September 20, 2026 | Checked October 1, 2026 |
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