ShareX Reviews

ShareX

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design 4 out of 5 stars
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Description

ShareX is an open-source application that enables users to capture or record any part of their screen effortlessly with just a keystroke. Additionally, it provides the capability to upload various file types, including images and text, to a wide array of supported platforms. Whenever a screenshot is taken, ShareX automatically applies image effects to enhance the visual output. Developed in C# and utilizing the .NET Framework, the current technologies employed are limited to Windows, hindering the possibility of making the software cross-platform. While there is a method to run applications created with the .NET Framework on Linux and Mac using Mono, ShareX cannot be executed in this environment due to numerous native calls, user interface complexities, external libraries, and a multitude of unsupported features. Consequently, users on other operating systems must look for alternative solutions to achieve similar screen capturing functionalities.

Description

SimplyShot is a macOS application designed for taking screenshots and recording the screen with a variety of features. It allows users to capture specific areas, entire windows, full screens, and even scrolling pages, while providing tools for annotation, highlighting important information, redacting sensitive content, and adding visual enhancements like backgrounds, padding, and shadows. The application's on-device text recognition functionality enables users to easily copy or select text from their captures, and its searchable local history alongside editable projects streamlines the process of finding and continuing previous work. When it comes to video recording, users can include audio from both the system and microphone, as well as incorporate a camera bubble, click effects, and keystrokes, with the ability to export their recordings as either video files or GIFs. The built-in Studio feature enhances the editing experience by allowing users to make cuts, apply automatic zooms, add backgrounds, create captions locally, and export SRT files for subtitles. Additionally, users have the option to pin screenshots above other windows or to upload their captures to personal S3-compatible storage solutions. This versatile app is tailored for Mac users who are involved in creating annotated images, tutorials, demonstrations, and walkthroughs, making it an invaluable tool for both personal and professional projects, and it requires macOS version 14.6 or later to function efficiently. Furthermore, the seamless integration of these features into a single application enhances productivity and creativity for its users.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

Screenshots View All

Screenshots View All

Integrations

Amazon S3 Yes 
Backblaze Yes 
Box Yes 
Cloudflare R2 No 
DreamObjects Yes 
Dropbox Yes 
Flickr Yes 
GitHub Yes 
Google Cloud Storage Yes 
Google Drive Yes 
Google Photos Yes 
Jira Yes 
Microsoft OneDrive Yes 
Pushbullet Yes 
Seafile Yes 
X (Twitter) Yes 
storage.to Yes 

Integrations

Amazon S3 Yes 
Backblaze No 
Box No 
Cloudflare R2 Yes 
DreamObjects No 
Dropbox No 
Flickr No 
GitHub No 
Google Cloud Storage No 
Google Drive No 
Google Photos No 
Jira No 
Microsoft OneDrive No 
Pushbullet No 
Seafile No 
X (Twitter) No 
storage.to No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$29 one-time
A $29 one-time purchase includes one year of updates, with no subscription. A free trial provides 7 days of use.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

ShareX

Founded

2007

Website

getsharex.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

16motion

Founded

2026

Country

Poland

Website

simplyshot.app/

Product Features

File Sharing

Audit Trail No 
Chat / Messaging No 
Collaboration No 
Document Management No 
Drag & Drop No 
Electronic Signature No 
Encryption No 
File Synchronization No 
Search No 
User Management No 
Version Control No 
Workflow Management No 

Screen Recording

Annotations / Drawing No 
Audio Capture No 
Backup No 
Collaboration Tools No 
File Sharing No 
Multi-Screen Recording No 
Screen Capture No 
Speech-to-Text No 
Video Editing No 
YouTube Uploading No 

Product Features

Screen Recording

Annotations / Drawing No 
Audio Capture No 
Backup No 
Collaboration Tools No 
File Sharing No 
Multi-Screen Recording No 
Screen Capture No 
Speech-to-Text No 
Video Editing No 
YouTube Uploading No 

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