# Greenshot

- **Canonical URI:** https://www.vioscale.ai/software/greenshot
- **Category:** Screenshot Tools
- **Homepage:** https://getgreenshot.org
- **Also known as:** greenshot
- **Profile claimed by vendor:** no
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26T19:28:54.155Z

## Vioscale score

**28.7 / 100**, confidence 28% (low). Computed 2026-09-01. _(updating — computed under an earlier model version or past its freshness window.)_

Composite of weighted, independently-sourced signals (no user reviews, no vendor payment).

| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence present |
|---|--:|--:|--:|:--:|
| capabilities | 0 | 0.07844444444444446 | 0 | - |
| repo_stars | 69.9 | 0.026 | 1.8 | ✓ |
| integrations | 20.1 | 0.07033333333333334 | 1.4 | ✓ |
| dependent_projects | 0 | 0.063 | 0 | ✓ |
| dev_activity | 0 | 0.094 | 0 | ✓ |
| release_cadence | 98.9 | 0.052 | 5.1 | ✓ |
| security_posture | 0 | 0.073 | 0 | - |
| package_downloads | 0 | 0.136 | 0 | - |
| security_score | 38 | 0.042 | 1.6 | ✓ |
| community_qa_activity | 0 | 0.063 | 0 | - |

## Pricing

_As of 2026-08-20, [verify at source](https://getgreenshot.org). Independently observed._

Free · Free tier

> Completely free and open source

## About

Free Windows software for capturing screenshots of selected areas, windows, or full screens, with built-in annotation and editing capabilities. Supports multiple export formats including file save, printing, clipboard, email attachment, and upload to photo sharing services.

_Independently observed._

## Platform & deployment

- **Platforms:** Windows

## Integrations (4)

_Independently observed._

- Internet Explorer
- Microsoft Office
- Flickr
- Picasa

## Release history

| Version | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| [v1.4.193-g8495966551](https://github.com/greenshot/greenshot/releases/tag/v1.4.193-g8495966551) | 2026-07-06 | prerelease |
| [v1.4.192-g1aa2febb69](https://github.com/greenshot/greenshot/releases/tag/v1.4.192-g1aa2febb69) | 2026-06-21 | prerelease |
| [v1.4.191-g3c179082fa](https://github.com/greenshot/greenshot/releases/tag/v1.4.191-g3c179082fa) | 2026-05-14 | prerelease |
| [v1.4.190-gd4c4235871](https://github.com/greenshot/greenshot/releases/tag/v1.4.190-gd4c4235871) | 2026-05-14 | prerelease |
| [v1.4.189-ga8b09d34e6](https://github.com/greenshot/greenshot/releases/tag/v1.4.189-ga8b09d34e6) | 2026-05-14 | prerelease |
| [v1.4.188-g8e08d39096](https://github.com/greenshot/greenshot/releases/tag/v1.4.188-g8e08d39096) | 2026-05-13 | prerelease |
| [v1.4.187-g39dd064ba6](https://github.com/greenshot/greenshot/releases/tag/v1.4.187-g39dd064ba6) | 2026-05-13 | prerelease |
| [v1.4.186-g285074ec27](https://github.com/greenshot/greenshot/releases/tag/v1.4.186-g285074ec27) | 2026-04-22 | prerelease |
| [v1.4.185-g4824ad24c2](https://github.com/greenshot/greenshot/releases/tag/v1.4.185-g4824ad24c2) | 2026-04-20 | prerelease |
| [v1.4.184-g4d0ed9f927](https://github.com/greenshot/greenshot/releases/tag/v1.4.184-g4d0ed9f927) | 2026-04-17 | prerelease |
| [v1.4.181-gcbdc7bc43d](https://github.com/greenshot/greenshot/releases/tag/v1.4.181-gcbdc7bc43d) | 2026-04-14 | prerelease |
| [v1.4.176-gfc249403cb](https://github.com/greenshot/greenshot/releases/tag/v1.4.176-gfc249403cb) | 2026-04-13 | prerelease |
| [v1.4.173-g10aac9301d](https://github.com/greenshot/greenshot/releases/tag/v1.4.173-g10aac9301d) | 2026-04-08 | prerelease |
| [v1.4.171-gd83dc0ffd7](https://github.com/greenshot/greenshot/releases/tag/v1.4.171-gd83dc0ffd7) | 2026-04-05 | prerelease |
| [v1.4.170-gb6a2456517](https://github.com/greenshot/greenshot/releases/tag/v1.4.170-gb6a2456517) | 2026-04-01 | prerelease |

_… and 5 earlier release(s)._

## Security & compliance


Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) ([source](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fgreenshot%2Fgreenshot&per_page=100)). A count reflects scale and disclosure, not quality.

## Facts

Every value below carries its source and our confidence. Facts are re-crawled on a freshness schedule.

### integrations

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| integrations.count | 4 | [link](https://getgreenshot.org) | 2026-08-20 | 60% (medium) |

### pricing

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pricing.free_tier | yes | [link](https://getgreenshot.org) | 2026-08-20 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.model | free | [link](https://getgreenshot.org) | 2026-08-20 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.price_level | free | [link](https://getgreenshot.org) | 2026-08-20 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.transparent | yes | [link](https://getgreenshot.org) | 2026-08-20 | 60% (medium) |

### activity

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| activity.commits_last_30d | 0 | [link](https://github.com/greenshot/greenshot/pulse) | 2026-08-24 | 65% (medium) |

### adoption

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adoption.github_stars | 5,092 | [link](https://github.com/greenshot/greenshot) | 2026-08-26 | 90% (high) |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | [link](https://packages.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/packages/lookup?repository_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Fgreenshot%2Fgreenshot) | 2026-08-26 | 85% (high) |

### language

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| language.primary | C# | [link](https://github.com/greenshot/greenshot) | 2026-08-26 | 90% (high) |

### license

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| license.spdx | GPL-3.0 | [link](https://github.com/greenshot/greenshot) | 2026-08-26 | 95% (high) |

### release

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| release.cadence_days | 2 | [link](https://github.com/greenshot/greenshot/releases) | 2026-08-26 | 70% (medium) |

### security

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| security.scorecard | 3.8 | [link](https://api.securityscorecards.dev/projects/github.com/greenshot/greenshot) | 2026-08-26 | 90% (high) |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fgreenshot%2Fgreenshot&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | [link](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fgreenshot%2Fgreenshot&per_page=100) | 2026-08-26 | 90% (high) |

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