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screen recorder · ShareX Team

ShareX

Free, open-source screenshot and screen recording tool for Windows that uploads captures and copies a share link.

57/100

#7 of 9 screen recorders
Facts checked 8 Oct 2026

In short

ShareX suits Windows users who want a free recorder that uploads a clip and hands back a link1. It is open source, has no ads and adds no paid tier1,2. The catch: the recorder takes one audio source at a time, there is no published webcam overlay or caption tool, and there is no Mac or Linux version1,6.

Best for: Windows users who want quick, free recordings they can upload and share.

Where the points come from

Capture6 of 30
Editing and sharing16 of 25
Systems5 of 15
Price and licence30 of 30

Capture 6 of 30 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Webcam overlayNot published0 / 6
System sound and microphoneNot publishedThe recorder's settings take a single audio source6.0 / 6
4K recordingNot published0 / 6
60 frames a secondYesThe screen recording frame-rate setting goes up to 607.6 / 6
Draw while recordingNot publishedThe mouse highlighter marks the pointer and clicks while recording, but no drawing tool is listed5.0 / 6

Editing and sharing 16 of 25 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Built-in editorYesThe Video trimmer removes unwanted footage from the start or end of a video4.8 / 8
Share by linkYesAfter upload ShareX can copy, shorten or share the URL; a YouTube uploader is included1,3.8 / 8
Automatic captionsNot published0 / 9

Systems 5 of 15 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Desktop systemsWindowsA Windows app only1,2.5 / 15

Price and licence 30 of 30 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Free without watermark or time limitYesCompletely free, with no ads and no paid edition to unlock1.12 / 12
First-year price$0Entirely free1.10 / 10
Open sourceYesSource code is public under GPL-3.02.8 / 8

The rule behind each line: how we score screen recorders.

Plans and prices

As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.

PlanPrice as listedPer monthNotes
ShareXAnyoneFree1,2$0Open source, no ads

Strengths

  • Completely free and open source under GPL-3.01,2.
  • Uploads recordings and copies or shares the URL afterwards1.
  • Records video or animated GIFs at up to 60 frames a second1,7.
  • Includes a video trimmer and a video converter1,4.
  • A mouse highlighter can mark the pointer and clicks during recording5.

Limits

  • Windows only1,2.
  • The recorder's settings take one audio device at a time6.
  • The trimmer only removes footage from the start or end of a video4.
  • No webcam overlay or automatic captions are listed on its pages1.

What ShareX Team says

Vendor claims. We show them, but they earn no points.

  • ShareX says it has more than 33 million downloads worldwide1.

Other screen recorders

  1. 1
    BandicamGamers and tutorial makers who would rather pay once
    75/100
    $33.26/yrfirst-year price
  2. 2
    ScreenPalTeachers and teams who share short how-to videos by link
    74/100
    $48/yrfirst-year price
  3. 3
    OBS StudioPeople who want a free recorder with full control over sources and quality
    69/100
    $0first-year price
  4. 4
    SnagitPeople who mix screenshots and short screen videos for guides and feedback
    66/100
    $44.25/yrfirst-year price

All 9 screen recorders

Sources

  1. ShareX - The best free and open source screenshot tool for Windows, ShareX. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  2. ShareX/ShareX, GitHub. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  3. Changelog, ShareX. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  4. Video Trimmer - ShareX, ShareX. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  5. Mouse Highlighter - ShareX, ShareX. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  6. FFmpegOptions.cs (ShareX 21.0.0 source), ShareX on GitHub. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  7. TaskSettingsForm.Designer.cs (ShareX 21.0.0 source), ShareX on GitHub. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.

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