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The best ShareX alternatives

Free, open-source Windows screenshot and screen recording tool with annotation, automation and uploads to many services. If it is not working for you, here are 8 apps that do the same job, closest match first.

Built from official pricing pages and app store listings, prices checked 2026-11-01. Not paid to be here.

At a glance

AppPricePlatformsPick it if
ShareX (the app you have)Free and open sourceWindows-
OBS StudioFree and open sourceMac, Windows, Linuxyou need it on Mac and Linux
Screen StudioPaid licenceAppleyou need it on Mac
VIDEOSHOW Screen Recorder,Video RecorderFreeAppleyou need it on iPhone
CleanShot XCleanShot Basic $35 one-timeAppleyou need it on Mac
ShottrFree to use with most featuresAppleyou need it on Mac
Record it! :Free downloadAppleyou need it on iPhone
DU RecorderFree downloadAppleyou need it on iPhone
App Screen RecorderFree downloadAppleyou need it on iPhone
1

OBS Studio

Free and open source

Free, open-source recording and live streaming.

Pick it if you need it on Mac and Linux and you make content.

FreeMacWindowsLinux
2

Screen Studio

Paid licence

Screen recordings that look professionally edited, automatically.

Pick it if you need it on Mac, you want something simpler and you make content.

PaidMac
4

CleanShot X

CleanShot Basic $35 one-time

Mac screenshot and screen recording app with annotation, scrolling capture, OCR and instant cloud sharing links.

Pick it if you need it on Mac, you would rather not pay a subscription and you make content.

Pay onceMac
5

Shottr

Free to use with most features

Lightweight Mac screenshot tool with annotation, scrolling capture, OCR, pixel measuring and colour picking; free to use.

Pick it if you need it on Mac.

Free planMac

We matched these apps to ShareX by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.

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