Comparison · Screen recorders
ScreenFlow vs ShareX: which is better in 2026?
ScreenFlow ranks higher in our list of screen recorders (#3 against #5, score 87.0 against 84.0).
Choose ScreenFlow if you want
Tutorials edited on a Mac.
Screen recording and timeline editing in one Mac app. It is Mac only and starts at $199, with a free trial available.
Choose ShareX if you want
Windows screenshots and area recordings.
A free, open-source Windows tool for screenshots and area recordings, licensed under GPL-3.0. Its many capture modes take time to learn.
The main differences
- Only ShareX runs on Windows.
- Only ScreenFlow runs on macOS.
- ShareX is open source; ScreenFlow is not.
- ShareX can be used for free; ScreenFlow requires payment.
Side by side
 ScreenFlow |  ShareX | |
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| Score | 87.0 | 84.0 |
| Rank in list | #3 of 6 | #5 of 6 |
| Price | PaidPaid license starting at $199; free trial on the vendor site | Free and open sourceFree, open source and without advertisements |
| Free to use | No | Yes |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Platforms | macOSmacOS | WindowsWindows |
| Made by | Telestream | Not stated |
| Best for | Tutorials edited on a Mac | Windows screenshots and area recordings |
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| Links | Visit site | Visit site |
Questions about ScreenFlow vs ShareX
- Is ScreenFlow better than ShareX?
- ScreenFlow ranks higher in our list of screen recorders (#3 against #5, score 87.0 against 84.0). ScreenFlow is best for: tutorials edited on a Mac. ShareX is best for: windows screenshots and area recordings.
- Which is cheaper, ScreenFlow or ShareX?
- ScreenFlow: Paid license starting at $199; free trial on the vendor site. ShareX: Free, open source and without advertisements.
- Do ScreenFlow and ShareX run on the same platforms?
- ScreenFlow supports macOS. ShareX supports Windows.