Screenshot Tools Without Subscriptions: Current Options
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“No subscription” can mean open-source software, a free operating-system utility, or a perpetual license whose optional updates are sold separately. Cloud hosting can still create recurring costs even when the desktop application itself is free.
Free and open-source options
ShareX (Windows — Free, Open Source)
ShareX is a free and open source screenshot tool for Windows that combines screen capture, screen recording, file sharing and productivity tools.
getsharex.com · Maxisnap vs ShareX
Greenshot (Windows — Free, Open Source)
Greenshot is a free and open source, light-weight screenshot tool for Windows for capturing, annotating and exporting screenshots.
getgreenshot.org · Maxisnap vs Greenshot
Windows Snipping Tool (Built-In — Free)
Snipping Tool is Microsoft's screenshot and screen recording app included with Windows, with annotation tools and text extraction.
Flameshot (Cross-Platform — Free, Open Source)
Flameshot is a free and open-source, cross-platform screenshot tool with in-app editing, a customizable interface and a command-line interface.
One-time-purchase options
Maxisnap Studio
Maxisnap Free includes the capture and annotation workflow plus published Cloud limits.
Pro is $18/year for 10 GB of Maxisnap Cloud storage, or $59/year for Pro Plus with 50 GB. Configurable SFTP, FTP, S3-compatible, and HTTP destinations require the $29 one-time Studio add-on.
Studio can be paired with Free; Pro is not required. See the complete current plan table.
CleanShot X (macOS)
CleanShot X is a Mac app from MTW for screenshots and screen recording, with built-in annotation, scrolling capture and CleanShot Cloud sharing.
CleanShot X is sold as a paid license (a one-time purchase with a year of updates) or as a subscription plan, and is also offered through Setapp.
cleanshot.com · Maxisnap vs CleanShot X
Maxisnap pricing
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Free | $0 |
| Pro | $18/year |
| Pro Plus | $59/year |
| Studio | $29 once |
How to choose
Choose based on operating system, required capture modes, annotation tools, storage control, and whether you need hosted sharing. Open-source tools avoid an app subscription; self-hosting still has infrastructure and administration costs. A perpetual license may cover only the version purchased, not every future update.
For Maxisnap, use Free for local capture and the published free Cloud allowance, Pro or Pro Plus for more Maxisnap Cloud storage, or Studio when you need destinations under your control.
Maxisnap is not affiliated with the other products named on this page. They are described as their official sites presented them in October 2026; check each official site for current features, pricing and platforms.