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Screenpresso vs ShareX
Both stand on screenshot annotation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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.
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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.
Visit ShareXThe facts
| Screenpresso | ShareX | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Extension, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Screenpresso | Not published |
| Website | screenpresso.com | getsharex.com |
| On screenshot annotation software | #5 of 76 | #1 of 76 |
Screenpresso: what it does well
- Captures full screens, regions, windows, and scrolling windows.
- Records MP4 video with sound and webcam support.
- Creates PDF, DOCX, and HTML documents from captures.
- Free plan includes image and HD video capture.
What to know first
- Free video captures carry branding.
- macOS, iOS, and Android are unsupported.
- PRO license applies to one person and cannot be transferred.
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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