FastStone Capture vs PicPick

FastStone Capture8.7Visit PicPick8.5Visit

Higher score FastStone Capture #5 in Screenshot Annotation Software 8.7/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit FastStone

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PicPick #7 in Screenshot Annotation Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit PicPick

• FastStone Capture fits best

  Windows users wanting a low-cost lifetime license

• PicPick fits best

  Windows users needing capture integrations

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Side by side

Feature	FastStone Capture 8.7/10 Visit ↗	PicPick 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.5
Ranking	#5 in Screenshot Annotation Software	#7 in Screenshot Annotation Software
Best for	Windows users wanting a low-cost lifetime license	Windows users needing capture integrations
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$29.95 one-time	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Integrations	5 integrations	12 integrations
Features FastStone Capture 0/4 · PicPick 0/4
Redaction tools	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Measurement tools	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Team collaboration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Browser extension	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Export formats	BMP, GIF, JPEG, PCX, PNG, TGA, TIFF, WEBP, FSC, PDF, MP4, WMV	PNG, JPEG, BMP, GIF, PDF
Maximum file size	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Captures scrolling pages, regions, windows and menus Combines OCR, annotations, image editing and screen recording Lifetime licenses start at $29.95, with free upgrades	Broad capture options include scrolling, region, window, and multi-monitor support Detailed annotation tools, effects, and built-in measurement utilities Direct sharing to cloud storage, FTP, email, Office, and social platforms
Cons	Available only for Windows No free plan; the 30-day trial is time-limited No verified cloud-sharing option	Windows-only platform limits use across other desktop operating systems The free Home plan is limited to personal, non-commercial use Commercial use requires the Professional plan at $36 per user per year
Our verdict	FastStone Capture is a Windows desktop application for people who need to capture, mark up and export screen content. It handles windows, objects, menus, full screens, selected regions and scrolling web pages. Alongside screenshots, it can… Read the review →	PicPick is a Windows application for capturing screenshots and recording screens, then editing, annotating, saving, and sharing the results. It suits Windows users who need more than basic screen grabs, including people documenting… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• FastStone Capture — where it wins

  • Captures scrolling pages, regions, windows and menus
  • Combines OCR, annotations, image editing and screen recording
  • Lifetime licenses start at $29.95, with free upgrades

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only for Windows
  • No free plan; the 30-day trial is time-limited
  • No verified cloud-sharing option

• PicPick — where it wins

  • Broad capture options include scrolling, region, window, and multi-monitor support
  • Detailed annotation tools, effects, and built-in measurement utilities
  • Direct sharing to cloud storage, FTP, email, Office, and social platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows-only platform limits use across other desktop operating systems
  • The free Home plan is limited to personal, non-commercial use
  • Commercial use requires the Professional plan at $36 per user per year

• FastStone Capture8.7/10 · 30-day trial

  A Windows-only capture and editing toolkit with a one-time lifetime license.

  Visit FastStoneFull verdict →
• PicPick8.5/10 · Free plan

  A feature-rich Windows capture tool with broad sharing and a paid business tier.

  Visit PicPickFull verdict →