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Snipaste vs Flameshot: catalog facts
Snipaste	Flameshot
Freemium Free to use, with a paid version unlocking extra features.	Free Free and open source; no paid version.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Pinning snips as floating windows is a distinctive workflow for comparing references Available free across Windows, macOS, and Linux	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
Advanced features require the paid version Primarily a snip and pin tool rather than a full screen recorder	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
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026

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