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swappy vs Flameshot: catalog facts
swappy	Flameshot
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source; no paid version.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Native Wayland tool Pairs well with grim, slurp and sway	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
Does not capture the screen by itself Linux and Wayland only	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 not stated	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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