ShareX
ShareX: A flexible Windows capture toolkit with scrolling screenshots, OCR, recording and upload workflows. Ranked #2 of 61 in Screen Capture Software by our editors (9.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for power users wanting free open-source Windows capture.
At a glance
- Editor score9.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forPower users wanting free open-source Windows capture
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Annotation toolsYes
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on ShareX
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, documentation, support or file-sharing workflows rather than rely on a minimal capture utility. Its range of capture modes includes fullscreen, active window, monitor, region and scrolling capture, with the latter combining multiple screenshots.
The defining strength is breadth within a desktop capture workflow. After-capture tasks and hotkeys can be configured, and upload automation covers images, files, folders, text and URLs. That makes ShareX relevant to users who repeatedly capture, process and share material. Annotation, image effects, a color picker, QR-code scanning, a metadata viewer and clipboard tools extend the utility beyond taking screenshots. Cloud storage integrations include Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage and Cloudflare R2.
ShareX is presented as free forever and open source, with no paid plan tiers described. That makes it a fit for Windows power users seeking a flexible capture and sharing tool without a subscription. The trade-off is platform scope: the supported platform is Windows, so teams standardizing on other desktop systems should look elsewhere. Buyers who need a straightforward screenshot tool may also find its configurable workflows and broad utility set unnecessary; it makes more sense when scrolling captures, OCR, recording or automation are part of the job.
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ShareX pricing
ShareX fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Scrolling capture | Yes |
| Annotation tools | Yes |
| OCR | Yes |
| Browser extension | Yes |
| Desktop platforms | Windows |
| Cloud sharing | Yes |
| Export formats | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, Cloudflare R2 |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | getsharex.com |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
ShareX integrations
ShareX lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- Amazon S3
- Google Cloud Storage
- Cloudflare R2
Alternatives to ShareX
- SnagitA polished capture and editing toolkit for teams that can budget for an annual subscription.9.3
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- GyazoA cross-platform capture tool with fast sharing, scrolling capture, OCR, and team controls.8.9
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