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ksnip vs Snipping Tool: catalog facts
ksnip	Snipping Tool
Free Free and open source under the GPL 3.0.	Free Free and included with Windows 11.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows
Works on Wayland as well as X11 Numbered markers, blur and pixelate for writing instructions safely	Included with Windows 11 Annotate with mouse, touch or pen
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	Current version is Windows 11 only Fewer editing options than dedicated screenshot tools
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed 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 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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