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Flameshot vs Shottr

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Flameshot

8.0
Media & Design

Screenshot software with built-in annotation tools

Shottr

8.0
Media & Design

Screenshot measurement and annotation tool

Metric Flameshot Shottr
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 1.7K 2.8K
90-day Installs 5.3K 7.3K
365-day Installs 24.3K 21.1K
Version 13.3.0 1.9.1
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 29.5K 21
GitHub Forks 1.9K -
Open Issues 669 1
License GPL-3.0 GPL-3.0
Language C++
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1y ago
First Seen Apr 22, 2021 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Flameshot

Flameshot is a powerful yet simple screenshot tool with built-in annotation features, making it ideal for users who need precise and customizable screenshots. Its open-source nature and active community support contribute to its reliability and continuous improvement.

Flameshot captures screenshots and allows users to annotate them directly within the app.

Pros

  • + Open-source and community-driven
  • + Rich annotation and customization features
  • + Active development and bug fixes
  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Free and lightweight

Cons

  • - Manual updates required
  • - Occasional platform-specific bugs

Shottr

Shottr is a screenshot measurement and annotation tool designed for precision and ease of use. It offers features like pixel-perfect measurements, customizable annotations, and integration with Alfred for workflow efficiency. Ideal for designers, developers, and anyone needing detailed screenshot analysis.

Shottr allows users to take screenshots, measure pixel distances, and annotate images with precision.

Pros

  • + Integration with Alfred for efficient workflow
  • + Active development and regular updates
  • + Precise measurement and annotation features
  • + User-friendly interface for screenshot management

Cons

  • - Limited community discussion outside of Hacker News
  • - Niche appeal may limit broad adoption