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Head-to-head · Screen Capture Software

Screenpresso vs ApexShot

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Screenpresso #8 in Screen Capture Software 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Screenpresso
ApexShot #24 in Screen Capture Software 5.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ApexShot

Screenpresso leads on 0 checks, ApexShot 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 scoreScreenpresso · 8.1/10
  • Free planboth

Screenpresso scores higher on our rubric for screen capture software: 8.1 against 5.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #24.

Screenpresso is the better fit for windows users needing deep capture workflows. ApexShot is the better fit for linux users wanting an extensible capture tool.

  • Screenpresso fits best

    Windows users needing deep capture workflows

  • ApexShot fits best

    Linux users wanting an extensible capture tool

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Side by side

Feature Screenpresso 8.1/10 Visit ↗ ApexShot 5.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.1 5.9
Ranking #8 in Screen Capture Software #24 in Screen Capture Software
Best for Windows users needing deep capture workflows Linux users wanting an extensible capture tool
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $5/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Browser extension Desktop, Browser extension
Platforms Windows, Chrome extension Linux, Chrome extension
Integrations 13 integrations 3 integrations
Features Screenpresso 5/5 · ApexShot 5/5
Scrolling capture ✓ ✓
Annotation tools ✓ ✓
OCR ✓ ✓
Browser extension ✓ ✓
Cloud sharing ✓ ✓
Specs
Desktop platforms Windows Not checked yet
Export formats PNG, JPEG, GIF, TIFF, BMP, WebP, JPEG XL, PDF, DOCX, HTML, GIF, MP4, WMV PNG, JPEG
Our review
Pros
  • 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.
  • Captures screenshots and scrolling webpages, with detailed annotation tools
  • Adds OCR, QR-code detection, and MP4 or GIF screen recording
  • Supports hotkeys, CLI, cloud sharing, and XBackBone self-hosting
Cons
  • 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.
  • Public beta software may change as development continues
  • Free cloud storage has 2 GB, 20 monthly uploads, and 7-day retention
  • Video recording is not supported on Fedora
Our verdict

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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ApexShot is an open-source Linux application for screenshots, screen recording, image annotation, OCR, QR-code detection, and sharing. It suits Linux users who want capture options beyond a basic screenshot utility, including people who…

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  1. ScreenpressoScreen Capture Software 8.1Free plan
  2. ApexShotScreen Capture Software 5.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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.

  • ApexShot — where it wins

    • Captures screenshots and scrolling webpages, with detailed annotation tools
    • Adds OCR, QR-code detection, and MP4 or GIF screen recording
    • Supports hotkeys, CLI, cloud sharing, and XBackBone self-hosting

    Where it doesn't

    • Public beta software may change as development continues
    • Free cloud storage has 2 GB, 20 monthly uploads, and 7-day retention
    • Video recording is not supported on Fedora

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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