ApexShot
ApexShot: A flexible Linux capture tool with annotation, OCR, recording, and optional cloud sharing. Ranked #24 of 61 in Screen Capture Software by our editors (5.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for linux users wanting an extensible capture tool.
At a glance
- Editor score5.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forLinux users wanting an extensible capture tool
- Free planYes
- Paid from$5/mo
- Annotation toolsYes
- Founded2026
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on ApexShot
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 prefer hotkeys or CLI commands. Capture works locally without cloud services, and the app supports GNOME, Hyprland, Sway, and other Wayland compositors. A Chrome or Chromium extension adds full-page scrolling capture; the product is also available as a browser extension.
The capture and editing toolkit is broad: users can take area, full-screen, or crosshair screenshots, then add arrows, shapes, text, numbers, highlights, or freehand marks. Blur, pixelation, blackout, crop, and focus tools are also included. OCR extracts text, QR-code detection handles codes, and recording can save to MP4 or GIF with optional audio. History covers screenshots, recordings, and cloud uploads. These features make ApexShot a fit for people who need an extensible Linux workflow; those looking for a simple capture-only tool may find its range unnecessary. Video recording is not supported on Fedora.
Cloud use is optional. The Free plan costs nothing and includes 2 GB of storage, 20 uploads per month, 7-day retention, and public share links. Pro costs $5 per month and adds 100 GB, unlimited uploads, 90-day retention, unlisted and private links, and device linking. Team lists 500 GB, unlimited uploads, 365-day retention, shared libraries and workspaces, and admin and seat management; it is not yet for sale. For private infrastructure, ApexShot supports self-hosted uploads through XBackBone. Since the product is in public beta, users who require mature software may prefer to wait; Linux users who value local capture, flexible controls, and optional sharing should find the feature set relevant.
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ApexShot fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $5/mo |
| Scrolling capture | Yes |
| Annotation tools | Yes |
| OCR | Yes |
| Browser extension | Yes |
| Desktop platforms | Not verified |
| Cloud sharing | Yes |
| Export formats | PNG, JPEG |
| Deployment | Desktop, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Linux, Chrome extension |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: Chrome, Chromium, XBackBone |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | apexshot.org |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
ApexShot integrations
ApexShot lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- Chrome
- Chromium
- XBackBone
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