Open Source
ShareX
by ShareX
ShareX is a free and open-source application that enables users to capture or record any area of their screen with a single keystroke.
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About ShareX
ShareX is a free and open-source screen capture and recording tool built in C#. It allows users to capture or record any screen area with a single keystroke and supports uploading images, text, and various file types to many destinations.
Best for
Windows users needing a versatile, free screen capture and upload tool
Use cases
- Capture screenshots or screen recordings for documentation
- Upload files or images directly to cloud services or custom endpoints
- Automate repetitive capture and upload workflows with custom workflows
Notes
40,506 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-29. Licensed GPL-3.0.
Pros
- Free and open-source with a large community (40k+ stars)
- Extensive upload destination support
- Lightweight and highly customizable via hotkeys and workflows
Cons
- Windows-only (no native macOS or Linux support)
- Steep learning curve for advanced features
- Requires manual setup for some upload destinations
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest version
- 22.4.0 (released 8 Nov 2026)
- Days since the last commit
- 0
- GitHub forks
- 4,038
- GitHub stars
- 40,735
- Days to a first reply on issues
- 0
- Open issues
- 615
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 4
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Stars and usage
How ShareX is growing
40,543 to 40,735
Health and security
Is ShareX looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
100 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Recent activity | 30 of 30 | Last push 0 days ago |
| Releases | 15 of 15 | 4 releases in 90 days |
| Issue replies | 20 of 20 | First reply in 0 days (median) |
| Maintainer | 15 of 15 | Owned by an organisation |
| Official source | Not counted | MCP servers only |
Alternatives
Alternatives to ShareX
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen StudioThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub |
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Sources
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Changelog
What changed
Released 22.4.0
Released 22.3.0
Released 22.2.0
Released 22.1.0
Released 22.0.0
Released 21.0.0
Released 20.2.0
Released 20.1.0
Released 20.0.4
Released 20.0.2
Released 19.0.2
Released 19.0.1
Released 18.0.1
Released 18.0.0
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