Comparison

Maxisnap vs Greenshot

Two lightweight Windows screenshot tools with different strengths. Greenshot is free forever with Office integration. Maxisnap adds cloud upload and a modern annotation editor.

The Short Version

Choose Maxisnap if you want cloud upload, more annotation tools (blur, numbering, bold text), and an actively developed product with modern UI.
Choose Greenshot if you want a free, open-source tool with Microsoft Office integration and do not need cloud upload.
Feature Comparison

Side-by-Side Breakdown

Feature Maxisnap Greenshot
Price Free / Pro $2.50–3/mo Free (open source)
Open source No Yes (GPL-3.0)
Platform Windows Windows
Annotation tools 11 tools ~7 tools
Blur / Redact Yes Yes (obfuscate)
Numbering tool Yes No
Bold text tool Yes No
Highlighter Yes Yes
Undo / Redo 50 levels Limited
Cloud upload 5 protocols + Cloud No cloud upload
SFTP / FTP Yes (Pro) No
Office integration No Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Clipboard paste to apps Yes Yes + direct Office insert
Active development Active (2025–present) Slow (last major update years ago)
Dark UI Native dark Classic Windows UI
Memory usage ~50 MB ~20–40 MB
Maxisnap Advantages

Why Choose Maxisnap Over Greenshot

Cloud Upload

Maxisnap uploads to SFTP, FTP/FTPS, S3-compatible storage, HTTP POST endpoints, and Maxisnap Cloud. Greenshot saves locally or sends to clipboard — no built-in cloud upload at all.

More Annotation Tools

Maxisnap's 11 tools include numbering, bold text, and crop in addition to the standard arrows, shapes, and text. Greenshot's editor covers the basics but lacks these specialized tools.

Active Development

Maxisnap is under active development with regular updates and feature additions. Greenshot's Windows version has seen minimal updates in recent years, with the development team's focus shifting to macOS.

Full Transparency

Where Greenshot Wins

Greenshot has been a trusted tool for over a decade. Here is where it still excels.

Free forever — Greenshot is completely free and open-source. No paid tiers, no feature gates. Maxisnap's upload features require the Pro plan.
Office integration — Greenshot sends screenshots directly to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Maxisnap uses the system clipboard, requiring manual paste.
Open source — Greenshot's source code is publicly available. Maxisnap is proprietary software.
Lighter memory — Greenshot uses only 20–40 MB of RAM. Maxisnap uses ~50 MB. Both are lightweight compared to most alternatives.
Verdict

Which Tool Is Right for You?

Maxisnap

Best For

  • Anyone who needs cloud upload or SFTP/S3 integration
  • Users wanting a modern UI and active development
  • Annotation-heavy workflows needing numbering and bold text
Greenshot

Best For

  • Users who need a completely free tool with no paid tiers
  • Heavy Microsoft Office workflows needing direct integration
  • Open-source advocates

Modern Screenshots, Lightweight

Cloud upload, 11 annotation tools, and a dark UI. Free to start.

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Maxisnap is not affiliated with Greenshot. Greenshot is an open-source project licensed under GPL-3.0. All comparisons are based on publicly available information as of April 2026.