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Flameshot vs swappy: catalog facts
Flameshot	swappy
Free Free and open source; no paid version.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	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	Native Wayland tool Pairs well with grim, slurp and sway
On Wayland it needs the right portal or compositor support, which varies by desktop No built-in video or GIF recording	Does not capture the screen by itself Linux and Wayland only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
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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