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Shutter vs Flameshot: catalog facts
Shutter	Flameshot
Free Free and open source under the GPL v3.	Free Free and open source; no paid version.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Captures regions, windows, menus, tooltips and websites Built-in editor for effects and annotations	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
Linux only Screenshots only, no video recording	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
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: GPL-3.0
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026

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