flameshot
The premium Open Source alternative to Lightshot
🎯 Best for:Quick screen captures with markup
What is flameshot?
A privacy-focused alternative to Lightshot that runs entirely locally without automatic cloud uploads. It features a robust in-app editor allowing users to blur sensitive info, add arrows, and highlight text immediately after capture.
Tech Stack
C++OS & Utilities
Why flameshot?
- • Built-in blur tool
- • Imgur upload integration
- • Command line interface
Limitations
- • No scrolling capture
- • No video recording
- • UI scaling issues on 4k
1/14/2026
Last Update
1,830
Forks
744
Issues
GPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Lightshot)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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