The ShareX Alternative
for Linux
ShareX is an excellent free Windows capture tool with deep automation. Screenix is the native Linux choice when you want screenshot editing plus polished recording, transcription, and video share links in one workflow.
Why Screenix is the better value
One Linux app. $39/year or $59 once.
Record, polish, edit, transcribe, and share without stacking separate tools or giving up local ownership.
Native Linux
Direct X11 and portal-based capture on supported Wayland desktops
One complete workflow
Record, polish, edit, transcribe, and share
Your files, your choice
Keep recordings local, use hosted sharing, or bring your own storage
Simple pricing
$39/yr with hosted sharing or $59 lifetime with your own storage
Screenix vs ShareX
See why Linux creators choose Screenix for polished recordings.
When to Pick Which
A practical breakdown for Linux recording workflows.
Pick Screenix when the recording matters most
If your goal is polished Linux tutorials, demos, or walkthroughs with zooms and cursor emphasis, Screenix replaces the recording and screenshot editing side of ShareX natively on Linux.
- Portal-based Wayland capture and direct X11 capture on documented desktops
- Automatic zooms generated from your clicks in the editor
- Cursor styling and click emphasis in the recording workflow
- Built-in screenshot capture and annotation editor
Choose ShareX for deep capture automation
ShareX remains stronger for OCR, scrolling capture, live GIF recording, and custom actions across a large list of upload destinations. It is the better choice for those jobs if you use Windows.
- Custom uploaders for many destinations and cloud services
- Built-in OCR, QR scanning, and scrolling capture
- Dedicated GIF recording mode
- 18 years of mature, free, open-source development
Why Linux Users Move Off ShareX
Three reasons developers and creators choose Screenix
No Wine, No Workarounds
ShareX officially targets Windows and has no native Linux capture path. Screenix provides native Linux packages and integrates with direct X11 capture or the Wayland screencast portal on documented desktops.
Recording-First, Not Screenshot-First
ShareX is a screenshot and sharing tool that also records. Screenix is a recorder first, with zooms auto-generated from your clicks, cursor styling, camera overlay, and a built-in editor built around producing a finished tutorial, not a quick clip.
Wayland Out of the Box
ShareX's Windows capture pipeline does not provide native Wayland support. Screenix uses the Linux screencast portal and PipeWire for supported Wayland sessions.
Built for Linux
Screenix runs natively on Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, Arch, Manjaro, Linux Mint, and CachyOS, no Wine, no workarounds, just native performance.
- Ubuntu 22.04+
- Fedora
- Debian
- Arch Linux KDE
- Manjaro Linux
- Linux Mint
- CachyOS
- Direct X11 and documented Wayland support
- Native .deb, .rpm, and AUR packages
Native Linux App
8GB RAM minimum
Local recording and editing
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Screenix and ShareX
Current Sources
The complete Linux workflow
Record and Edit Natively on Linux
Try one native Linux app for screenshots and polished video for 7 days with no credit card. Instant video shares have no watermark, while editable exports include a small trial watermark.