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maim vs grim: catalog facts
maim	grim
Free Free to use, with source code published on GitHub.	Free Free and open source.
Linux, Command line	Linux, Command line
Captures full screen, windows or selected regions Saves png, jpg or bmp	Small and scriptable Captures outputs, regions or windows
X11 only, does not work on Wayland Interactive selection depends on slop	Wayland only No graphical interface or annotation
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
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

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