Overall Winner
ShareX
beats ScreenPal by 39 points
ShareX 🏆 79/100
ScreenPal 40/100
ShareX
Free
VS
ScreenPal
From $4/mo
The verdict
ShareX scores 79/100 against ScreenPal's 40/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
ShareX
ScreenPal
Price & Value
★★★★★ wins
★★★★☆
Features
★★★★☆ wins
★★★☆☆
Ease of Use
★★★☆☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Reviews
★★★★☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
ShareX
"Most feature-rich free screenshot tool for Windows power users"
Pros
Free open-source with extreme feature depth Screen capture recording OCR file upload ruler QR code Automated upload to 30+ destinations
ScreenPal
"Budget screen recorder with hosting for educational content"
Pros
Screen recording hosting and sharing in one platform Free tier with basic features Affordable pro at $3/mo unlimited at $5/mo
Pricing & value
| Metric | ShareX | ScreenPal | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | From $4/mo | ShareX |
Our pick