Best Screenshot Annotation Software in 2026
Updated
In short: ShareX is ranked #1 of 76 as of 7 October 2026, ahead of Awesome Screenshot and Screenpresso. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Awesome Screenshot. The lowest first paid tier on this page is QuickSnip at $0.42/mo.
When a capture needs explanation, emphasis, or concealment, annotation tools can help you prepare it for sharing. Compared on export formats, measurement tools, and redaction tools, these options also vary in maximum file size and team collaboration. A browser extension may suit the way you capture or mark up screenshots; free plans and paid-from pricing provide cost details to weigh. ShareX, Awesome Screenshot, and Screenpresso are among the entries. Consider whether you need to measure, hide details, or work with teammates, and which export formats fit where your screenshots will go.
76 screenshot annotation software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
24 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 1 has open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ShareXWindows | Three bars | 1 of 6 | Free | 9.3 | ||
| 2 | Awesome ScreenshotWeb · Windows · Mac · iPhone · Extension | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $5/mo | 8.0 | |
| 3 | ScreenpressoWindows · Extension | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 7.9 | |
| 4 | GreenshotWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 7.9 | |
| 5 | FlameshotWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 7.9 | |
| 6 | PicPickWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 7.8 | |
| 7 | MonosnapWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Extension | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 7.8 | |
| 8 | Markup HeroWindows · Mac · Extension | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 7.7 | |
| 9 | ShottrMac | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $12/mo | 7.4 | |
| 10 | ApexShotLinux · Self-hosted · Extension | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $5/mo | 7.3 | |
| 11 | OpenScreenShotExtension | Two bars | — | 0 of 6 | Free | 7.3 | |
| 12 | ScreenCapMac | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 7.3 | |
| 13 | ScreenAIWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $7/mo | 7.2 | |
| 14 | PixelCopyNo platforms listed | Two bars | — | 0 of 6 | $8/mo | 7.2 | |
| 15 | ShotnixMac | One bar | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 7.2 | |
| 16 | CaptureWebPageWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 7.2 | |
| 17 | ShotmeshWeb · Mac · Extension | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 7.2 | |
| 18 | RuttlWeb · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $18/mo | 7.0 | |
| 19 | SavvyshotNo platforms listed | Two bars | — | 0 of 6 | Free | 7.0 | |
| 20 | Pizazoo Screenshot EditorWeb · Mac | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | $15/mo | 7.0 | |
| 21 | QuickSnipWindows · Mac | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | $0.42/mo | 7.0 | |
| 22 | ScreentionNo platforms listed | Two bars | — | 0 of 6 | Free | 6.9 | |
| 23 | SnipasteWindows · Mac · Linux | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $8.99/mo | 6.8 |
| 24 | PixtelWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $2.08/mo | 6.8 | |
| 25 | GrabbitNo platforms listed | Two bars | — | 0 of 6 | Free | 6.7 |
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Redaction tools | Measurement tools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ShareX | 9.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | Awesome Screenshot | 8.0 | Free plan | $5/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 3 | Screenpresso | 7.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 4 | Greenshot | 7.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | Flameshot | 7.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 6 | PicPick | 7.8 | Free plan | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 7 | Monosnap | 7.8 | Free plan | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 8 | Markup Hero | 7.7 | Free plan | — | Yes | $3/user/mo | — | — |
| 9 | Shottr | 7.4 | Free plan | $12/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 10 | ApexShot | 7.3 | Free plan | $5/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 11 | OpenScreenShot | 7.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | No |
| 12 | ScreenCap | 7.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 13 | ScreenAI | 7.2 | Free plan | $7/mo | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 14 | PixelCopy | 7.2 | Free plan | $8/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 15 | Shotnix | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 16 | CaptureWebPage | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 17 | Shotmesh | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | No |
| 18 | Ruttl | 7.0 | Free plan | $18/mo | Yes | $18/user/mo | — | — |
| 19 | Savvyshot | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | No |
| 20 | Pizazoo Screenshot Editor | 7.0 | Free plan | $15/mo | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 21 | QuickSnip | 7.0 | Free plan | $0.42/mo | Yes | $5/user/mo | Yes | — |
| 22 | Screention | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 23 | Snipaste | 6.8 | No | $8.99/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 24 | Pixtel | 6.8 | Free plan | $2.08/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 25 | Grabbit | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | No |
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Questions about this list
Which screenshot annotation software is ranked first on Freedom251?
ShareX is ranked #1 of 76 with a score of 9.3. Awesome Screenshot is second and Screenpresso third.
How many of these have a free plan?
24 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, QuickSnip has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.42/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation.