Compare software

LXImage-Qt vs Shutter: catalog facts
LXImage-Qt	Shutter
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the GPL v3.
Linux	Linux
Lightweight and fast Exif panel and thumbnail bar	Captures regions, windows, menus, tooltips and websites Built-in editor for effects and annotations
Linux only Basic editing compared with a full image editor	Linux only Screenshots only, no video recording
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.