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Flameshot vs wayshot: catalog facts
Flameshot	wayshot
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	Works natively on wlroots Wayland compositors Command-line interface suits keybindings and scripts
On Wayland it needs the right portal or compositor support, which varies by desktop No built-in video or GIF recording	Limited to wlroots-based Wayland compositors No graphical interface or built-in annotation
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 24, 2026

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