Overall Winner
ShareX
beats ScreenPal by 23 points
ShareX 🏆 73/100
ScreenPal 50/100
ShareX
Free
VS
ScreenPal
From $4/mo
The verdict
ShareX scores 73/100 against ScreenPal's 50/100. 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
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Reviews
★★★★☆ wins
★★★☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
ShareX
"Most powerful free screenshot tool for Windows"
Pros
Completely free and open-source 20+ capture modes including scrolling and OCR 80+ upload destinations and custom workflows
ScreenPal
"Best for screen recording with screenshot capabilities"
Pros
PCMag Editor's Choice for free captures Screenshots with screen recording combined AI captioning for educational content
Pricing & value
| Metric | ShareX | ScreenPal | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | From $4/mo | ShareX |
Our pick