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grim vs wayshot: catalog facts
grim	wayshot
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Linux, Command line	Linux, Command line
Small and scriptable Captures outputs, regions or windows	Works natively on wlroots Wayland compositors Command-line interface suits keybindings and scripts
Wayland only No graphical interface or annotation	Limited to wlroots-based Wayland compositors No graphical interface or built-in annotation
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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