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scrot vs wayshot: catalog facts
scrot	wayshot
Free Free and open source with no paid tier.	Free Free and open source.
Linux, Command line	Linux, Command line
Lightweight and easy to script Simple to bind to a key in any window manager	Works natively on wlroots Wayland compositors Command-line interface suits keybindings and scripts
X11 only, not for Wayland sessions No built-in annotation or video recording	Limited to wlroots-based Wayland compositors No graphical interface or built-in annotation
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
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 24, 2026

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