Alternatives
The free, in-browser screenshot studio.
Most screenshot tools stop at a frame and a background, or ask for a subscription to do more. Glint does the whole pipeline, free and open source, without an account or a download.
How it compares.
A quick look at where Glint lands next to other popular screenshot and mockup tools.
| Capability | Glint | Screely | Shots.so | CleanShot X | Screenshot.rocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Freemium | Freemium | Paid | Free |
| Runs in the browser | Yes | Yes | Yes | macOS app | Yes |
| No account needed | Yes | Yes | Partial | n/a | Yes |
| Device and 3D mockups | Yes | 2D frames | Yes | No | 2D frames |
| AI design tools | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Video and motion export | Yes | No | Yes | Screen recording | No |
| App Store screenshot sets | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Open source | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
Comparisons reflect each tool's publicly described features as of June 2026 and are summarized for orientation, not endorsement. Screenshot.rocks is also open source, and Shots.so and CleanShot X support their own forms of motion or recording. Other tools are trademarks of their owners. Check each product's site for the current details.
Why people switch.
The reasons come up again and again when someone moves their screenshot workflow here.
Nothing to pay or install
Open a tab and start. No trial clock, no per-seat pricing, no app to keep updated.
One tool, the whole job
Frames, backgrounds, annotations, color, AI, store sets, and video all live in the same canvas.
Private by default
Editing runs on your machine. Your images never leave unless you reach for a cloud feature.
Yours to inspect
The source is public. You can read how it works, file an issue, or fork it for your team.
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