Ranked 5 of 6 in best screenshot tools
A light-weight, free, open-source screenshot tool for Windows under GPL-3.0. Its Mac version is a separate App Store product under a proprietary license, and it does not cover Linux.
Best for Small free capture tool on Windows
About Greenshot
Greenshot is a lightweight screenshot tool for Windows. Its site describes it as completely free and open source, and the code is hosted on GitHub under GPL-3.0. The site describes it as a light-weight screenshot software tool for Windows.
Greenshot's Mac version is available from Apple's App Store under a proprietary license, which is separate from the open-source Windows code. Because the open-source project targets Windows, Mac and Linux users need a different screenshot tool. Greenshot is a good match for Windows users who want a small, free capture tool.
Key features
- Light-weight capture tool
- Free and open source
- Windows focus
- GPL-3.0 license
- Mac version on the App Store
Strengths
- Free and GPL-3.0 licensed
- Lightweight Windows app
Limits
- Open-source edition is for Windows only
- Mac version is a separate App Store product
Where Greenshot ranks
| List | Rank | Score | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Screenshot tools | 5 of 6 | 85.0 | Small free capture tool on Windows |
Questions about Greenshot
- Is Greenshot free?
- Greenshot can be used without paying: Free and open source under GPL-3.0; Mac version is separate. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Greenshot open source?
- Yes. Greenshot publishes its source code under the GPL-3.0 license.
- Which platforms does Greenshot support?
- Greenshot is available on: Windows.
- What is Greenshot best for?
- Small free capture tool on Windows. In our ranking of screenshot tools it is number 5 of 6 with a score of 85.0.
- What are the best alternatives to Greenshot?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are ShareX, Snagit, CleanShot X, Flameshot.