ApexShot
7.3#17 in screenshot annotation softwareFrom $5 a monthFree planExtensionLinuxSelf-hosted
VisitApexShot vs Awesome Screenshot
Awesome Screenshot
8.3#1 in screenshot annotation softwareFrom $5 a monthFree planiOSWebExtensionmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | ApexShot | Awesome Screenshot |
|---|---|---|
| Annotation | Its editor supports arrows, shapes, text, numbers, highlighters, freehand drawing, focus, blur, crop, and image backgrounds. | Screenshots can be annotated with various editing options. |
| Browser extension | Yes | Yes |
| Export formats | PNG, JPEG | PNG, JPG, PDF |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The GNOME Shell extension is installed automatically when applicable and provides preview windows and recording overlays. | The homepage lists Trello, Slack, Asana and Jira as connected tools. |
| Sharing | Users can upload to ApexShot Cloud or their own XBackBone server, or keep captures local. | It supports sharing screenshots through Facebook, Twitter or Gmail and feedback through Google Drive, Trello, Slack or Asana. |
| Support | The download page directs users to Discord for installation help, bug reports, and feature requests, and also links to GitHub issues. | The homepage provides a Help/FAQ link and the email address [email protected]. |
ApexShot plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$5 a month
- Team$15 a month
Awesome Screenshot plans
- FreeFree
- Basic$5 a month
- Professional$6 a month
Pick ApexShot if…
ApexShot suits Linux users who want screenshot capture, annotation, OCR, and cloud sharing in one application. Its Team plan may suit groups needing shared libraries and workspace administration.
Pick Awesome Screenshot if…
Awesome Screenshot suits people who need screenshots, screen recordings, annotation, or OCR across browsers and desktop platforms. Its free plan may fit users whose capture and recording needs stay within the stated limits.