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ApexShot vs ShareX
Both stand on screen capture software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan ExtensionLinuxSelf-hosted
ApexShot brings screenshot markup, recording, OCR, and sharing options to Linux. Fedora users should note the recording limitation, and all users should consider the listed beta status and plan limits.
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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.
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| ApexShot | ShareX | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Extension, Linux, Self-hosted | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $5 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | ApexShot | Not published |
| Website | apexshot.org | getsharex.com |
| On screen capture software | #3 of 61 | #1 of 61 |
ApexShot: what it does well
- Open-source and GPL-3.0 licensed
- Includes annotation, OCR, and QR code detection
- Recordings can be saved as MP4 or GIF
- Captures can stay local or use a chosen server
- Free plan includes 2 GB storage
What to know first
- Video recording is not supported on Fedora
- Listed as public beta, version v0.2.35
- Pro costs $5 a month
ShareX: what it does well
- Captures full screen, regions, windows, pages, and monitors.
- Records both video and GIFs.
- Image editor includes annotation and redaction tools.
- OCR can recognize text in images.
- Free, open-source, and requires no account.
What to know first
- Available for Windows only.
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