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ksnip vs Snipaste: catalog facts
ksnip	Snipaste
Free Free and open source under the GPL 3.0.	Freemium Free to use, with a paid version unlocking extra features.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Works on Wayland as well as X11 Numbered markers, blur and pixelate for writing instructions safely	Pinning snips as floating windows is a distinctive workflow for comparing references Available free across Windows, macOS, and Linux
The author has asked for a co-maintainer, so the future is uncertain Releases are slow; 1.10.1 on GitHub dates from March 2023	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 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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