Why People Look for a ShareX Alternative
ShareX is a remarkable free tool for Windows power users. But several hard limits push teams toward a ShareX alternative.
Windows Only — No Mac
ShareX is a .NET Windows application with no macOS version. Any team with Mac users can't standardize on ShareX. Zight works natively on Mac, Windows, and Chrome.
No Cloud Hosting or Instant Shareable Links
ShareX saves to local files only. Sharing means manually uploading to Imgur, Google Drive, or FTP. Zight auto-uploads and copies a shareable link in one click.
No Team Features or AI
ShareX has no team workspace, no shared library, no AI agent, and no Request Video. It's a solo desktop tool — not a team communication platform.
Zight vs ShareX: The Scorecard
Updated April 2026
A brutally honest, feature-by-feature scorecard. Pricing pulled from public pages in April 2026.
Last updated April 2026. ShareX is free and open-source (Windows only). Zight’s free plan covers most ShareX use cases cross-platform.
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AI Agent: Smarter Than a Summary
ShareX’s AI has no AI features — it’s a raw capture tool with no content intelligence, search, or summaries. Zight’s AI agent works across everything: screen recordings, screenshots, GIFs, and webcam video.
- Auto-generated titles, descriptions, and transcripts
- Smart search — find any content with a plain-English query
- Works on screenshots, GIFs, and video alike
All included at $9.95/month.
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Request Video: The Feature ShareX Doesn't Have
Send a link. Anyone records a video response in their browser — no app download, no account required.
Use it for customer testimonials, bug reports from non-technical users, async interview responses, and stakeholder feedback — all without the recipient needing a Zight account.
See Request VideoThe Real Cost of ShareX vs Zight
Here's the math for teams evaluating ShareX and Zight.
Zight — Free or $9.95/month
Recordings, screenshots, GIFs, annotation, AI agent, instant cloud links, team workspace — on Mac + Windows + Chrome.
ShareX — Free (Windows only)
Powerful screenshot and GIF tool — but Windows-only, no cloud hosting, no AI, no team features. Mac users cannot use it.
Switch From ShareX in Under 5 Minutes
Your ShareX content stays on ShareX. Start recording in Zight right away.
1. Download Zight
Get the app for Mac or Windows, or install the Chrome extension. Sign up free — no credit card needed.
2. Take Your First Recording
Hit your capture shortcut and record. Share the auto-generated link instantly via Slack, Jira, or email.
3. Invite Your Team
Share a team invite link or import your user list. Teams of 5+ get a free onboarding call.
4. Cancel What You No Longer Need
Most teams cancel their old screenshot tool, video tool, or GIF maker within the first 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Zight is the best ShareX alternative for Mac users — it covers all of ShareX’s core features (screenshot, screen recording, GIF) with native macOS support, instant cloud links, and an AI agent.
Yes. Zight’s free plan includes screen recording (no time limit), screenshots, GIF creation, and instant cloud links — on Mac, Windows, and Chrome.
macOS support, a Chrome extension, instant cloud sharing (no manual upload), an AI agent for transcripts and search, Request Video, and a team workspace with shared libraries.
Yes — Zight matches ShareX on screenshot and GIF quality, and adds instant cloud links (no manual upload), annotation tools that work on both, and an AI agent that makes content searchable.
If you’re on Mac, Zight is the only option. If you need instant shareable links, AI, or team features — ShareX can’t do any of those. Zight’s free plan covers casual use; $9.95/month unlocks AI and team features.
Download Zight for Mac or Windows (or install the Chrome extension) and sign up free. Your ShareX captures stay on your local machine. Zight takes over with instant cloud sharing from the first capture.
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All of ShareX's capture power plus instant cloud sharing, AI agent, and Mac support — start free.
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