ScreenshotEdits vs ShareX (2026)
Two very different tools for two very different users. ShareX is a Windows power tool that does everything. ScreenshotEdits is a Mac app that does one thing well: make screenshots look good, fast.
Quick verdict
ShareX does everything. Too much, really. Region capture, OCR, screen recording, GIF creation, 80+ upload destinations, custom workflows — it's a Swiss Army knife for Windows screenshots. If you're on Windows and want maximum control, use ShareX. If you're on Mac and just want beautiful screenshots fast, that's us.
Feature comparison
Side by side — what each tool actually offers.
| Feature | ScreenshotEdits | ShareX |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | macOS | Windows only |
| Price | Free (€19 to remove watermark) | Free, open source |
| Screenshot capture | Built-in + paste from clipboard | Region, window, fullscreen, scrolling, OCR |
| Screen recording | No | Yes (GIF + video) |
| Image editing | Full editor (blur, crop, annotate, beautify) | Basic editor (arrows, blur, highlights) |
| Background beautification | Gradients, shadows, padding, rounded corners | No |
| Upload destinations | Local only (clipboard + file export) | 80+ (Imgur, S3, FTP, Dropbox, custom) |
| Workflow automation | No | Yes (custom actions, hotkeys, scripting) |
| OCR / text extraction | No | Yes |
| Privacy | 100% local — nothing uploaded | Local by default, optional cloud upload |
| Setup complexity | Download and open | Moderate (many settings to configure) |
Capture capabilities
ShareX
ShareX's capture options are genuinely impressive. Region, window, fullscreen, scrolling capture, auto-capture on a timer, and even OCR text extraction straight from the screen. You can set up custom hotkeys for each mode. After capture, ShareX can automatically run a chain of actions — annotate, upload to Imgur, copy the link, and show a toast notification. All without you touching anything.
ScreenshotEdits
We keep it simple. Capture with the built-in tool, paste from clipboard with Command+V, or drag a file in. No scrolling capture, no OCR, no automated workflows. The point isn't to capture — macOS already handles that well. The point is what happens after: editing the screenshot to look professional in seconds.
Editing experience
ShareX
ShareX has a built-in image editor called Greenshot (forked). You can add arrows, text, highlights, blur regions, and basic shapes. It works. But it feels like an afterthought compared to the capture and upload features. The editor UI is dated and the tools are functional rather than polished.
ScreenshotEdits
Editing is the whole product. Blur, crop, annotate, add gradient backgrounds, drop shadows, rounded corners, smart padding. Everything opens instantly — paste a screenshot and you're editing within 0.3 seconds. The interface is native macOS, so it feels like it belongs on your Mac.
Upload and sharing
ShareX
This is where ShareX truly shines. 80+ upload destinations out of the box — Imgur, Amazon S3, Google Drive, FTP, Dropbox, custom HTTP endpoints. You can chain uploads with URL shortening. For teams that need screenshots uploaded to a specific server automatically, nothing else comes close.
ScreenshotEdits
We don't upload anything. Your screenshots stay on your Mac — save to disk or copy to clipboard. That's it. For most people, Command+C then pasting into Slack, email, or Notion is the fastest sharing workflow anyway.
Who should use ShareX?
Who should use ScreenshotEdits?
Verdict
ShareX and ScreenshotEdits don't really compete. They're on different platforms solving different problems. ShareX is a power user's dream on Windows — capture anything, process it automatically, upload it anywhere. It has more features than most people will ever discover.
ScreenshotEdits is the opposite approach. One platform, one job: take a screenshot on your Mac and make it look great before you share it. No automation, no upload destinations, no settings maze. Open, edit, done.
If you're on Windows, use ShareX. It's free, open source, and nothing else on Windows even comes close. If you're on Mac and want your screenshots to look polished without fiddling with complex tools, that's what we built ScreenshotEdits for.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ShareX available on Mac?
No. ShareX is Windows-only. It relies on .NET Framework and Windows-specific APIs. There's no official Mac port and no announced plans for one.
Is ShareX really free?
Yes. ShareX is completely free and open source under the GPL license. No premium tier, no watermarks, no limits. It's funded by donations and optional sponsors.
Can ShareX edit screenshots like ScreenshotEdits?
ShareX has a built-in image editor with annotations, arrows, blur, and highlights. It's functional but not its primary focus. ScreenshotEdits is built specifically for screenshot editing with features like beautification, gradient backgrounds, and smart padding.
Does ScreenshotEdits support screen recording?
No. ScreenshotEdits focuses on screenshot editing — blur, crop, annotate, beautify. For screen recording on Mac, you'd use a separate tool. ShareX includes recording on Windows.
Which tool is better for developers?
On Windows, ShareX wins hands down — custom workflows, scripting, automated uploads to any destination. On Mac, ScreenshotEdits is faster for the edit-and-share loop that most developers actually do day-to-day.
Can I switch from ShareX to ScreenshotEdits?
Only if you're also switching from Windows to Mac. The two tools don't compete on the same platform. If you just got a Mac and miss ShareX, ScreenshotEdits covers the editing side. You'll need separate tools for recording and automated uploads.
Does ShareX have a portable version?
Yes. ShareX offers a portable version you can run from a USB drive without installing. ScreenshotEdits is a standard Mac .dmg install — drag to Applications and you're done.
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