Best Grim Alternatives in 2026

Updated October 2026

20 apps from screen capture software ranked against Grim on the same published basis.

Grim alternatives compared

#	App	Score	Free plan	From	Runs on
1	ShareX	7.8	Free plan	Free	Windows
2	Gyazo	6.8	Free plan	—	Android, Browser, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
3	Microsoft Edge	6.8	Free plan	Free	Android, Browser, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
4	Monosnap	6.7	Free plan	—	Browser, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
5	Awesome Screenshot	6.6	Free plan	$5/mo	Browser, iOS, Mac, Web, Windows
6	Flameshot	6.5	Free plan	Free	Linux, Mac, Windows
7	Markup Hero	6.5	Free plan	—	Browser, Mac, Windows
8	Zight	6.5	Free plan	—	iOS, Mac, Windows
9	FeatherShot	6.4	Free plan	Free	Browser, Linux, Mac, Windows
10	Greenshot	6.4	Free plan	Free	Windows
11	PicPick	6.4	Free plan	—	Windows
12	Screenpresso	6.4	Free plan	Free	Browser, Windows
13	Shottr	6.4	Free plan	$12/mo	Mac
14	Shutter	6.4	Free plan	Free	Linux
15	Adobe Express QR Code Generator	6.3	Free plan	Free	Android, iOS, Web
16	ApexShot	6.3	Free plan	$5/mo	Linux
17	Lightshot	6.3	Free plan	Free	Windows, Mac
18	Maxisnap	6.3	Free plan	$1.50/mo	Windows
19	Pixtel	6.3	Free plan	$2.08/mo	Windows
20	Spectacle	6.3	Free plan	Free	Linux

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What is the best alternative to Grim?

ShareX, number 1 in screen capture software with a score of 7.8 out of 10. The others here: Gyazo, Microsoft Edge, Monosnap and 16 more.

What is the best free alternative to Grim?

ShareX is the best-ranked alternative with a free plan. 20 of the 20 alternatives here publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.

Is there an open-source alternative to Grim?

Yes: ShareX.

How are these alternatives ranked?

Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation.