Best Screenshot Software in 2026
Updated
In short: FireShot is ranked #1 of 37 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of ShareX and Browshot. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Browshot. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Browshot at $1/mo.
Whether you need a quick capture or a long view of a page, screenshot software can vary in the ways it saves and shares what you collect. Compare scrolling capture and OCR text extraction with export formats, shareable links, and cloud storage. Supported platforms can help you assess device fit, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing offer useful context on access. FireShot and ShareX lead the ranked entries, with Browshot and ApiFlash also near the top. The listed features give you a way to focus on the capture, text, and sharing options that matter for your work.
37 screenshot software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Scrolling capture | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FireShot | 8.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $3.33/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 2 |  ShareX | 8.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 3 |  Browshot | 7.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $1/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 4 | ApiFlash | 7.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $7/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 5 | Awesome Screenshot | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $5/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 6 | Monosnap | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 7 |  Gyazo | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 8 | Screenpresso | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 9 | Zight | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | 9.95 /user/mo | — | View |
| 10 | PicPick | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 11 | Shottr | 6.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $12/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 12 | Snagit | 6.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $3.25/mo | No | — | Yes | View |
| 13 |  Snipaste | 6.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $8.99/mo | Yes | — | No | View |
| 14 | Greenshot | 6.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 15 |  FastStone Capture | 6.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $29.95/mo | No | — | Yes | View |
| 16 | GoFullPage | 6.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 17 | Apowersoft Free Screen Capture | 6.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 18 |  Shutter | 6.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 19 | CleanShot X | 6.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $10/mo | No | — | Yes | View |
| 20 |  Capto | 6.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $29.99/mo | No | — | Yes | View |
| 21 |  SmartShot | 6.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 22 | Screenshot Captor | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 23 | Droplr | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $6/mo | No | — | Yes | View |
| 24 |  Screely | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 25 | Ashampoo Snap Pro 26 | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $40/mo | — | — | — | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which screenshot software is ranked first on Inferse?
FireShot is ranked #1 of 37 with a score of 8.2. ShareX is second and Browshot third.
How many of these have a free plan?
11 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Browshot has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.