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Best Screen Capture Software in 2026

Screen capture software can help you save on-screen content for reference, review or sharing. Compared on scrolling capture, OCR, annotation tools and export formats, the entries differ in how you capture and work with the result. Cloud sharing and browser-extension availability may fit particular workflows, while desktop platforms indicate where a tool is available. ShareX, Gyazo and Microsoft Edge are among the options shown. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing round out the comparison. Think about whether you need to capture beyond a visible screen, add notes, recognize text or share captures in the cloud.

61 apps
Research read 23 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

ShareX

Free plan Open source Windows

ShareX brings capture, recording, OCR, editing, and link-sharing options together in a free Windows tool. Its platform limitation is clear: it is available for Windows only.

8.3 Free plan Visit site
2

Awesome Screenshot

Free plan ExtensioniPhoneMac+2

Awesome Screenshot combines capture, annotation, OCR, and recording across browser extensions and listed apps.

7.6 Free plan Visit site
3

ApexShot
by ApexShot
Free plan ExtensionLinuxSelf-hosted

ApexShot brings screenshot markup, recording, OCR, and sharing options to Linux.

7.5 Free plan · paid from $5/mo Visit site
4

FeatherShot

Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+1

FeatherShot provides capture, annotation and save-or-copy tools for desktop and browser workflows.

7.5 Open source Visit site
5

FireShot

Free plan APIExtensionLinux+2

FireShot offers broad capture, editing, OCR, and export options across desktop systems and a browser extension.

7.5 Free plan · paid from $39.95/yr · 10-day trial Visit site
6

Flameshot

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Flameshot combines screen-area capture, annotation, local saving, and optional Imgur uploads across three desktop platforms.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
7

Gyazo

Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+4

Gyazo combines capture, OCR search, sharing and access controls across a wide range of platforms.

7.4 Free plan · paid from $6.99/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
8

Lightshot

Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+1

Choose Lightshot if you want a free way to capture, annotate, save, and share selected screen areas.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
9

CaptureWebPage

Free plan ExtensionWeb

Choose CaptureWebPage if you want a free way to capture, edit and export web pages without creating an account.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
10

Ksnip

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Ksnip offers varied screenshot capture and annotation options across Linux, macOS, and Windows. Check its documented platform limits, particularly if you rely on global hotkeys or OCR.

7.3 Open source Visit site
11

Microsoft Edge
by Microsoft Edge
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+4

Edge combines a free Chromium browser with extension support, tracking controls, security features, and Copilot tools.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
12

Monosnap
by Monosnap
Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+2

Monosnap combines capture, editing, recording, and sharing, with a browser extension as well as desktop options.

7.3 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
13

Ashampoo Snap Pro 26
by Ashampoo Snap Pro 26
Free plan Windows

Ashampoo Snap Pro 26 combines screenshot capture, screen recording, editing, OCR, and sharing in one Windows application.

7.2 From $40 · 30-day trial Visit site
14

Markup Hero

Free plan ExtensionMacWindows

Choose Markup Hero if you want to annotate captures or imported files and use its sharing and export tools.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $3/mo (annual) Visit site
15

Easy Screen OCR

Free plan Mac

Choose Easy Screen OCR if you use a compatible Mac and want quick OCR from screen selections, with translation and offline processing.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
16

GoFullPage
by GoFullPage
Free plan Extension

GoFullPage provides full-page captures and several export formats, with added editing tools on Premium. Its browser-storage approach and available permission details are worth reviewing before use.

7.0 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
17

Greenshot

Free plan Windows

Greenshot covers common screenshot capture, markup, OCR, and export needs at no charge. Note that its listed scrolling capture is for Internet Explorer, and the software is for Windows.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
18

HyperSnap

Free plan Windows

HyperSnap combines detailed screen capture, OCR, image editing, and MP4 tools in one Windows application.

7.0 Visit site
19

Lenscap

Free plan Mac

Lenscap offers broad capture, editing, OCR, and export tools without a hosted service requirement.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
20

PixelCopy
by PixelCopy
Free plan WebWindows

Choose PixelCopy if you need a Windows capture tool that combines annotation, recording, offline OCR and searchable history.

7.0 Free plan · paid from $8/mo Visit site
21

Screention

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Choose Screention if you want a desktop capture tool with local storage, annotation, and screenshot styling across Windows, macOS, or Linux.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
22

OpenCapture

Free plan Extension

OpenCapture provides free browser-based capture, editing, and export tools, with a paid tiled watermark as its sole paid feature.

6.9 Free plan · paid from $5 Visit site
23

PicPick
by PicPick
Free plan Windows

PicPick combines screen capture and recording with editing and design tools in one Windows application.

6.9 Free plan · paid from $36/user/yr Visit site
24

Screenpresso
by Screenpresso
Free plan ExtensionWindows

Screenpresso combines screen capture, editing, and sharing in a Windows-focused tool. The free plan covers basic capture, while OCR and document generation are among the PRO features.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
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SnapTray

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Choose SnapTray for free screenshot capture and annotation across Linux, macOS, and Windows, or for desktop recording and OCR on macOS and Windows.

6.9 Free plan Visit site

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