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maim vs Flameshot: catalog facts
maim	Flameshot
Free Free to use, with source code published on GitHub.	Free Free and open source; no paid version.
Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Captures full screen, windows or selected regions Saves png, jpg or bmp	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
X11 only, does not work on Wayland Interactive selection depends on slop	On Wayland it needs the right portal or compositor support, which varies by desktop No built-in video or GIF recording
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed 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 20, 2026

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