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Snipaste vs Shutter: catalog facts
Snipaste	Shutter
Freemium Free to use, with a paid version unlocking extra features.	Free Free and open source under the GPL v3.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Linux
Pinning snips as floating windows is a distinctive workflow for comparing references Available free across Windows, macOS, and Linux	Captures regions, windows, menus, tooltips and websites Built-in editor for effects and annotations
Advanced features require the paid version Primarily a snip and pin tool rather than a full screen recorder	Linux only Screenshots only, no video 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 23, 2026

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