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Head-to-head · Screen Capture Software

ShareX vs Screenpresso

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score ShareX #2 in Screen Capture Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ShareX
Screenpresso #8 in Screen Capture Software 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Screenpresso

ShareX 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 scoreShareX · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth

ShareX scores higher on our rubric for screen capture software: 9.1 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

ShareX is the better fit for power users wanting free open-source Windows capture. Screenpresso is the better fit for windows users needing deep capture workflows.

  • ShareX fits best

    Power users wanting free open-source Windows capture

  • Screenpresso fits best

    Windows users needing deep capture workflows

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Side by side

Feature ShareX 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Screenpresso 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.1
Ranking #2 in Screen Capture Software #8 in Screen Capture Software
Best for Power users wanting free open-source Windows capture Windows users needing deep capture workflows
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop, Browser extension
Platforms Windows Windows, Chrome extension
Integrations 3 integrations 13 integrations
Features ShareX 5/5 · Screenpresso 5/5
Scrolling capture ✓ ✓
Annotation tools ✓ ✓
OCR ✓ ✓
Browser extension ✓ ✓
Cloud sharing ✓ ✓
Specs
Desktop platforms Windows Windows
Export formats Not checked yet PNG, JPEG, GIF, TIFF, BMP, WebP, JPEG XL, PDF, DOCX, HTML, GIF, MP4, WMV
Our review
Pros
  • Captures regions, windows, monitors, full screens and scrolling pages
  • Combines screen recording, GIFs, annotation, image editing and OCR
  • Configurable hotkeys and upload workflows support repeatable tasks
  • 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
  • Windows-only, so it does not suit macOS or Linux workflows
  • Its wide range of tools may be more than basic capture needs require
  • Custom workflows may take more configuration than simple screenshot tools
  • 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

ShareX is a free, open-source Windows application for capturing screenshots, recording screens and GIFs, editing and annotating images, extracting text with OCR, and sharing files. It is aimed at people who want to tailor screenshot,…

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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. ShareXScreen Capture Software 9.1Free plan
  2. ScreenpressoScreen Capture Software 8.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ShareX — where it wins

    • Captures regions, windows, monitors, full screens and scrolling pages
    • Combines screen recording, GIFs, annotation, image editing and OCR
    • Configurable hotkeys and upload workflows support repeatable tasks

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only, so it does not suit macOS or Linux workflows
    • Its wide range of tools may be more than basic capture needs require
    • Custom workflows may take more configuration than simple screenshot tools

  • 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.
  • ShareX9.1/10 · Free plan

    A flexible Windows capture toolkit with scrolling screenshots, OCR, recording and upload workflows.

    Visit ShareXFull 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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