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Head-to-head · Screen Capture Software

Greenshot vs Screenpresso

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Greenshot #5 in Screen Capture Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Greenshot
Screenpresso #8 in Screen Capture Software 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Screenpresso

Greenshot leads on 0 checks, Screenpresso on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGreenshot · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresScreenpresso · 5 of 5

Greenshot scores higher on our rubric for screen capture software: 8.8 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

On desktop platforms, Greenshot gives you Both where Screenpresso offers Windows.

Greenshot is the better fit for free basic capture on Windows and macOS. Screenpresso is the better fit for windows users needing deep capture workflows.

  • Greenshot fits best

    Free basic capture on Windows and macOS

  • Screenpresso fits best

    Windows users needing deep capture workflows

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Side by side

Feature Greenshot 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Screenpresso 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.1
Ranking #5 in Screen Capture Software #8 in Screen Capture Software
Best for Free basic capture on Windows and macOS Windows users needing deep capture workflows
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop, Browser extension
Platforms Windows, macOS Windows, Chrome extension
Integrations 7 integrations 13 integrations
Features Greenshot 4/5 · Screenpresso 5/5
Scrolling capture ✓ ✓
Annotation tools ✓ ✓
OCR ✓ ✓
Browser extension Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Cloud sharing ✓ ✓
Specs
Desktop platforms Both Windows
Export formats PNG, JPEG PNG, JPEG, GIF, TIFF, BMP, WebP, JPEG XL, PDF, DOCX, HTML, GIF, MP4, WMV
Our review
Pros
  • Captures regions, windows, and full screens on Windows and macOS
  • Adds text, shapes, highlights, blur, and pixelation to screenshots
  • Exports to files, clipboard, printers, email, and supported integrations
  • Captures scrolling windows, full screens, regions, and screen video.
  • PRO adds OCR, a full image editor, document generation, and multiple workspaces.
  • Exports documents and shares through connected services such as Google Drive and Dropbox.
Cons
  • Scrolling web-page capture is limited to Internet Explorer
  • The Mac app costs a one-time fee and has fewer features than the PC version
  • OCR requires a plug-in with Microsoft MODI
  • The Free plan brands HD video capture and sharing.
  • The Chrome extension is for scrolling-page capture, not a separate desktop platform.
  • ENTERPRISE is required for Citrix, RDS, VMware VDI, or large deployments.
Our verdict

Greenshot is a desktop screenshot tool for people creating documentation, tutorials, bug reports, and other visual materials. On Windows, it captures a selected region, active window, full screen, or complete scrolling web pages in…

Read the review →

Screenpresso is Windows screen-capture software for individuals, educators, support teams, and businesses that need more than a basic screenshot. It captures full screens, regions, windows, and scrolling windows, and can record HD or 4K…

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  1. GreenshotScreen Capture Software 8.8Free plan
  2. ScreenpressoScreen Capture Software 8.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Greenshot — where it wins

    • Captures regions, windows, and full screens on Windows and macOS
    • Adds text, shapes, highlights, blur, and pixelation to screenshots
    • Exports to files, clipboard, printers, email, and supported integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Scrolling web-page capture is limited to Internet Explorer
    • The Mac app costs a one-time fee and has fewer features than the PC version
    • OCR requires a plug-in with Microsoft MODI

  • Screenpresso — where it wins

    • Captures scrolling windows, full screens, regions, and screen video.
    • PRO adds OCR, a full image editor, document generation, and multiple workspaces.
    • Exports documents and shares through connected services such as Google Drive and Dropbox.

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan brands HD video capture and sharing.
    • The Chrome extension is for scrolling-page capture, not a separate desktop platform.
    • ENTERPRISE is required for Citrix, RDS, VMware VDI, or large deployments.
  • Greenshot8.8/10 · Free plan

    A focused desktop capture tool with useful annotation and export options; Mac is paid and less feature-rich.

    Visit GreenshotFull verdict →
  • Screenpresso8.1/10 · Free plan

    A Windows capture toolkit that pairs screenshots and video with editing, OCR, and exports.

    Visit ScreenpressoFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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