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wayshot vs Flameshot: catalog facts
wayshot	Flameshot
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source; no paid version.
Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Works natively on wlroots Wayland compositors Command-line interface suits keybindings and scripts	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
Limited to wlroots-based Wayland compositors No graphical interface or built-in annotation	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 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026

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